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poppavein
Location: Redmond Joined: Tue Mar 17, 2020 Posts: 2
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Are there any gunsmithing classes conducted in the Seattle area? I haven't found any by Googling.
Anyone have any experience with online classes? Not ideal, but better than nothing.
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Mon Mar 16, 2020 4:56 pm |
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MadPick
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Location: Renton, WA Joined: Sun Mar 13, 2011 Posts: 52030
Real Name: Steve
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Welcome to WaGuns! I love the username.
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Mon Mar 16, 2020 4:59 pm |
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Rutilate
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Location: Enumclaw Joined: Fri Sep 19, 2014 Posts: 1121
Real Name: Curtis
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Look at Cerberus Training on here. He’s in Goldendale wa and offers some armorers courses
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Mon Mar 16, 2020 8:46 pm |
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survivor
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Location: Kent Joined: Wed Mar 13, 2013 Posts: 1659
Real Name: Andy
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Here is my advice: Books. Lots of books. A good place to look for them is at second hand book stores like Half Price Books. Then start buying cheap broken firearms. And do what it takes to fix them.
Last edited by survivor on Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:39 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Tue Mar 17, 2020 5:54 am |
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TINCANBANDIT
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Location: Mohave Valley Arizona Joined: Fri May 20, 2011 Posts: 13371
Real Name: Casey
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^^^THIS
I got my certificate in gunsmithing years ago and learned 10x as much by actually working on guns. There are plenty of online videos showing tips and tricks, but really there is no replacement for hands on training.
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Tue Mar 17, 2020 5:58 am |
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Stokes
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Location: Oly Joined: Thu Oct 4, 2012 Posts: 1340
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I think a lot of people use the term 'gunsmith' in different ways, so you might want to think about exactly what you want to do.
If you're going to make a career out of it, it's a whole different idea than someone that just wants to assemble ARs and tinker with Glocks.
If being a Gunsmith to you means that you're going to go full bore, I'd strongly suggest you learn to use manual machine tools first. Take some classes at a local community college and learn to use a lathe, milling machine, and surface grinder. Once you can operate those proficiently, the gunplumbing part becomes a lot easier.
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Tue Mar 17, 2020 7:31 am |
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TINCANBANDIT
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Location: Mohave Valley Arizona Joined: Fri May 20, 2011 Posts: 13371
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Stokes wrote: I think a lot of people use the term 'gunsmith' in different ways, so you might want to think about exactly what you want to do.
If you're going to make a career out of it, it's a whole different idea than someone that just wants to assemble ARs and tinker with Glocks.
If being a Gunsmith to you means that you're going to go full bore, I'd strongly suggest you learn to use manual machine tools first. Take some classes at a local community college and learn to use a lathe, milling machine, and surface grinder. Once you can operate those proficiently, the gunplumbing part becomes a lot easier. good point, a reason I don't call myself a gunsmith, I am more of a gun mechanic or gun restorer. A real gunsmith is a machinist who builds guns or gun parts
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Tue Mar 17, 2020 7:41 am |
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Guntrader
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Location: Mukilteoish Joined: Sat Mar 26, 2011 Posts: 11595
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I agree with TCB and others above. I was a GMG (Gunners Mate, Guns) in the Navy, worked in an armory, was considered a small arms expert, have a full machine shop and still don't consider myself a gunsmith. There are a lot of tasks I am capable of doing, but don't do it for other people, money, or on a regular basis. Bought a Jerry Kuhnhausen Smith and Wesson service manual and totally rebuilt a M-29 to factory specs, but that was my personal gun. Wouldn't consider selling my services to others, but have repaired guns for friends.
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Tue Mar 17, 2020 8:04 am |
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poppavein
Location: Redmond Joined: Tue Mar 17, 2020 Posts: 2
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Thanks guys, for your excellent advice.
I'm almost retired, so I'm not looking for a career change, but wanted to improve my skills on my own guns (or for friends). I've always wanted to learn machining and welding, and it's a good idea to go to the local community college for that.
I would like to be able to properly tune a 1911; I'll take a look at books and videos. I can make mistakes on my own guns.
'poppavein' is a nick I got when I was a bartender in Alaska. A felt something pop while I was with a girlfriend. I discreetly asked the head bartender about it since I was concerned about the purple bruising. He empathized quietly, and then yells out "Hey Girls! Listen to this!" ...
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Tue Mar 17, 2020 2:01 pm |
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MadPick
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Location: Renton, WA Joined: Sun Mar 13, 2011 Posts: 52030
Real Name: Steve
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poppavein wrote: 'poppavein' is a nick I got when I was a bartender in Alaska. A felt something pop while I was with a girlfriend. I discreetly asked the head bartender about it since I was concerned about the purple bruising. He empathized quietly, and then yells out "Hey Girls! Listen to this!" ...
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