Wanting to learn in the Scranton, PA area

[mustangpalmer1911]

Looking to build my first rifle and looking for someone to learn from. Live just north of Scranton, PA.

[Hungry Horse]

 My advice is to buy a Jim Chambers kit. Definitely not one of his severely complicated models, and then, get Jack Brooks's video discs, on the various phases of building a longrifle. Go slow, and remember, you can't weld up wood, and rework it. Also, remember when you think you have taken off too much wood, you probably haven't taken off enough.

                                Hungry Horse

[billm]

Contact the jacobsburg historical society in  Nazareth ,They offer a class that is on saturdays and they have it 2 or 3 times a year its 8 weeks long .I took it and it was good.Also I found a great builder close to my house who has been mentoring me in building for the last 2 yrs. Check the shoot schedals in muzzleblasts and attend a local shoot.I am sure you will find a local builder who will help you.

[mustangpalmer1911]

HH Thank for the info.  Have a link for the Jack Brooks vids? Only one I can find one on carving.

Bill Thank you. Going send out the registration form ASAP. Found a couple builders not to far from me and am planing on getting some help from them.

[fm tim]

The Jacobsburg class is tremendous.

Knowledgable builders and collectors as instructors commenting as you build a rifle.

You can not beat that.