First Time Hunting Guide: Planning Your First Hunting Trip If it’s your first time hunting, or you’re just trying to create a positive experience for a first-timer friend or family member, you’ve come to the right place. While there’s more to know than can ever be found is a single article, this blog will point…
Building a Workbench On-The-Go A proper workbench is solid enough to support a vise. Sometimes, however, work calls to field locations, like ranges. With no guarantee of finding a suitable surface, a portable workbench may be required. What goes into such a thing? The Essentials By definition, a portable bench must be man-portable, or at…
Workbench Safety + The Four Cardinal Rules Working with firearms is an amazing career and a satisfying hobby. It is an excellent way to meet like-minded people and learn a host of new skills. But like many careers, it is not without some danger. It is of the utmost importance that safety is a number one…
Organization Hacks for a Clutter-Free Workbench If you’re looking to optimize your workbench and keep it as clean and productive as possible, it can feel like a losing battle. Workbenches are inherently messy, and time spent cleaning can be a huge opportunity cost if you’ve got other tasks that need your attention. Rest assured; a…
Figuring Out What Tools Work for You This month I want to touch on customizing your workbench. First and foremost, you need to take your time customizing your bench because these tools are expensive, and you don’t want to buy tools just to never use them. I’ve heard a couple stories of freshly graduated gunsmiths…
End of the Year Gunsmithing Checklist: 7 Important Projects to Finish Up The new year is all about starting with a fresh slate. How can gunsmiths prepare for the new year to help improve success and overall organization? Most gunsmiths are artists first. Business acumen, accounting skills, marketing, and advertising are all supporting skills that…
How to Best Care for Your Firearms This Winter This month I am going to talk about taking care of your customers’ firearms for colder weather. I will also provide information that you can pass on to your customers so they can keep their firearms free from rust. If you are a gunowner, nothing strikes…
Shooting for Accuracy in Gunsmithing This month I am going to talk about shooting accuracy and how you, as a gunsmith, can help your customers. Being a gunsmith will open the door to many questions from customers and since you are considered the expert on all firearm related items, expect a wide variety of questions.…
Why ‘Real-World’ Practice is Essential for Gunsmithing Starting a hobby like gunsmithing will allow you to blend an interest in firearms with a love of working with wood and metal. There are many different aspects to choose from, including repairing guns, creating custom firearms or custom parts, and adding decorative patterns through engraving. While a…
3 Reasons Why Hands-On Experience Matters in Gunsmithing The way we learn is changing. During the pandemic, it was quite common to see articles bemoaning the difficulty students had with online classes. Fast forward to today, you’ll find articles praising the more personalized instruction students can get online. If you’re not close to your school…