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tmlynch · October 3, 2012, 07:46 PM

Dfariswheel:

I enjoy reading your posts. I used to have an acquaintance who was a jeweler with an interest in guns. I always thought that his skills at putting small bits of metal together, and putting fine finishes on metal, would translate well to gun work. Your experience as both a watchmaker and a gunsmith seems to confirm that you can definitely apply skills with metal in tight spaces, and with small turning parts, in both directions.

I think your point about being a business man first, and a gunsmith second is very important.

Regards,
Tom Lynch

PS I have this Omega of my dad's...

October 3, 2012, 07:46 PM	#8
tmlynch Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 197	Dfariswheel: I enjoy reading your posts. I used to have an acquaintance who was a jeweler with an interest in guns. I always thought that his skills at putting small bits of metal together, and putting fine finishes on metal, would translate well to gun work. Your experience as both a watchmaker and a gunsmith seems to confirm that you can definitely apply skills with metal in tight spaces, and with small turning parts, in both directions. I think your point about being a business man first, and a gunsmith second is very important. Regards, Tom Lynch PS I have this Omega of my dad's...