Sonoran Desert Institute Smithing School

Rizzlecrack · May 22, 2009, 09:32 AM

Has anyone heard/trained from this school? I am looking for a good Smithing School in the Phoenix area with hands on training and am curious if anyone could assist me in finding a creditable school so I don't waste my time/money.

Thanks

George R · May 25, 2009, 10:57 AM

Hi. First, despite all the naysayers, gunsmithing is a great trade. There's plenty of work, customers are mostly appreciative, and you can make a good living if you're honest and have a strong work ethic. I don't think SDI can give you hands on experience as they are a correspondence school. Closest real school to you is Yavapei, and I loved it there. Alternative is the AGI DVD course and I recommend it highly. Who wouldn't want to learn from Bob Dunlap?
You'll get a lot conflicting information, so do your homework and then go for it!

May 22, 2009, 09:32 AM	#1
Rizzlecrack Junior Member Join Date: December 27, 2008 Posts: 9	Sonoran Desert Institute Smithing School Has anyone heard/trained from this school? I am looking for a good Smithing School in the Phoenix area with hands on training and am curious if anyone could assist me in finding a creditable school so I don't waste my time/money. Thanks

May 25, 2009, 10:57 AM	#2
George R Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 151	Sonoran Desert Institute Hi. First, despite all the naysayers, gunsmithing is a great trade. There's plenty of work, customers are mostly appreciative, and you can make a good living if you're honest and have a strong work ethic. I don't think SDI can give you hands on experience as they are a correspondence school. Closest real school to you is Yavapei, and I loved it there. Alternative is the AGI DVD course and I recommend it highly. Who wouldn't want to learn from Bob Dunlap? You'll get a lot conflicting information, so do your homework and then go for it! __________________ http://www.gunblue.homestead.com Last edited by George R; May 25, 2009 at 11:08 AM. Reason: typo