Author Topic: Most Overlooked Gunbuilding Tools (Read 12844 times)

DB · « **on:** July 28, 2012, 11:10:46 AM »

What are the most overlooked/underused tools that are handy in building that most people don't even know about?

cmac · « **Reply #1 on:** July 28, 2012, 11:38:51 AM »

A candle: lamp black

heinz · « **Reply #2 on:** July 28, 2012, 01:05:26 PM »

small block plane

alex e. · « **Reply #3 on:** July 28, 2012, 03:34:35 PM »

I use both frequently..

DaveL · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2012, 04:20:57 PM »

A pencil and an eraser to correct all the caving design flaws!

mattdog · « **Reply #5 on:** July 28, 2012, 05:05:09 PM »

GOOD LIGHT

four foot shop lights (excuse the expression) suck. Go get an eight foot double lamp floourescent fixture and be done with it.

and a magnavisor

Hungry Horse · « **Reply #6 on:** July 28, 2012, 05:30:38 PM »

A good supply of broken chunks of window glass. This is the best scraper you can get. You can't sharpen a tool, or roll on a bur, that will compare. It works great on powder horns, and ivory as well. unfortunately it is usually recycled today, so you really have to jump on the neighbors, when they break a window.

Hungry Horse

Dr. Tim-Boone · « **Reply #7 on:** July 28, 2012, 05:58:18 PM »

Mason jars and glass coke bottles or beer bottles as well!

mjm46@bellsouth.net · « **Reply #8 on:** July 28, 2012, 06:04:05 PM »

Quote from: Dr. Tim-Boone on July 28, 2012, 05:58:18 PM

beer bottles as well!

Yes Sir. especially unopened ones!!

Habu · « **Reply #9 on:** July 28, 2012, 06:05:19 PM »

A good knife, kept well sharpened. It gets used for layout, striking lines, scraping, etc.

David Rase · « **Reply #10 on:** July 28, 2012, 06:17:40 PM »

A 4 1/2" Milwaukee grinder with a chain saw carving wheel.

Dave

dannybb55 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 28, 2012, 06:45:23 PM »

A rocking chair to sit in and contemplate on how to fix that last mistake.

Cory Joe Stewart · « **Reply #12 on:** July 28, 2012, 06:52:55 PM »

I have a whittling knife someone gave me years ago. It has a one inch blade and a long handle. I am going to make a sheath for it that attaches to my apron because no matter what I am working on, I am reaching for it constantly.

Coryjoe

smokinbuck · « **Reply #13 on:** July 28, 2012, 07:01:41 PM »

A good friend and mentor, willing to share their knowledge.
Mark

James · « **Reply #14 on:** July 28, 2012, 08:07:23 PM »

Quote from: smokinbuck on July 28, 2012, 07:01:41 PM

A good friend and mentor, willing to share their knowledge.
Mark

Yes

Cory Joe Stewart · « **Reply #15 on:** July 28, 2012, 09:04:22 PM »

Quote from: smokinbuck on July 28, 2012, 07:01:41 PM

A good friend and mentor, willing to share their knowledge.
Mark

And that is where the American Longrifles Forum comes in.

Coryjoe

TMerkley · « **Reply #16 on:** July 29, 2012, 01:19:51 AM »

Working in direct sunlight. No bills to pay for that one!

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #17 on:** July 29, 2012, 02:31:27 AM »

Coryjoe, I agree that the ALR is a priceless gift, but having an actual live body to show you the way is much better. The seminars at Dixon's is a wonderful reference too, and much better than the simple printed word. But if you live near someone whose work you admire, that's the best teacher. I'm lucky enough to live near Cody Tetachuck - and though we only see each other every couple of years, I think we glean a lot of knowledge in technique and inspiration from each other. You folks on the eastern seaboard have no excuse not to be able to find someone like Cody. I pray that Dave and Gail Rase can come to Heffley again this year...that'd be a treat.

Overlooked building tool..perhaps an indirect glancing light source, to see ripples and waves, and confirm straight lines.

mountainman70 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 29, 2012, 03:13:56 AM »

Have to amen the having mentor close.I have had,since 1976,Bob Walden of Poca,Wva,to show this pilgrim the way,from safe shooting,'skinnin,fire starting,and building the rifle guns we all hold dear.
I have helped him on his vehicles,as my training and work was auto/truck mechanic for too many years.It has been a very good trade.In addition,we help each other out when the need arises.
Kudos for all y'all here on the forum,too.I have learned much here.Dont know what I could contribute to the info pool,but I like it here.Thanks for lettin a ol mountaineer ramble.Dave

dannybb55 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 29, 2012, 03:08:53 PM »

The only problem with the seminars is they are always 300 mile from my house.

KLMoors · « **Reply #20 on:** July 29, 2012, 03:27:30 PM »

For those of us without a bandsaw- Bosch jigsaw.

Eric Krewson · « **Reply #21 on:** July 29, 2012, 04:01:23 PM »

OPTIVISOR!

Osprey · « **Reply #22 on:** July 29, 2012, 05:01:59 PM »

May not be historically correct, and I know it comes from my decoy carving roots, but a dremel and a variable temp woodburner get used as much as anything on my bench.

I'll agree with mentors, too. Lucky enough that we've got a skilled group that meets every week and it's invaluable, espceially when getting started.

aflo · « **Reply #23 on:** July 29, 2012, 06:27:13 PM »

A metal contour gauge is great for inleting, checking symetry, etc.
http://www.jackstoolshed.com/p-111-woodworkers-5-contour-gauge-for-copying-patterns.aspx

Habu · « **Reply #24 on:** July 29, 2012, 06:40:55 PM »

There are plastic contour gauges that work as well and don't scratch the wood. (Says the man who didn't realize the scratches were there til the stain went on . . . . )

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Author Topic: Most Overlooked Gunbuilding Tools (Read 12844 times)

DB

mattdog

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dannybb55

dannybb55

aflo