doublegunshop.com - home Forums General Discussion DoubleGun BBS @ doublegunshop.com DIY Sub-Forum Interest Survey Thread.

I've been corresponding with Dave, and he has agreed to consider the creation of a DIY sub-forum, as long as there is enough interest in it. The purpose of this thread, which will be open for around 30 days, is to judge the degree of interest. Positive as well as negative comments are welcome.

I'll start out by giving my opinion on the subject.

A DIY sub-forum would provide a consolidated source of information for those considering this route. It would save a great amount of time for individuals researching these projects, as information is not only spread out all across the web on these subjects, but much of the specific information discussed previously on this board has gone beyond the one year search limitation.

Not only would a forum provide information on the specific processes, it would also provide a realistic expectation on the degree of expertise of the work involved, allowing people to make a rational decision on whether or not to take the work to a Professional.

I myself, as an amateur restorer had somewhat grandiose plans about performing a wide range of restoration processes. Now, after being a member of this board, I have realized that this is not realistic for an amateur, and have consequentially formed a relationship with a Smith who specializes in doubles. So, an additional purpose of the forum would be to allow professionals to showcase their work as well, allowing the rest of us to truly understand and appreciate the high degree of skill and knowledge required for their work.

This new sub-forum could easily become the "Go To" place for information on restoration of Double Guns. It's my view that accurately performing restoration processes, either as a DIY project or by a professional, will assist to keep our sport alive, and be helpful to pass the appreciation of it on to future generations.

Have at it, all comments are welcome.

Regards
Ken

I would be in favor of that. Most threads are interesting, but a lot of it is from the perspective of the consumer and not that of the workman. It could be a good resource. MKII

In favor here.

Only comment is that I'd like to see more than just doubleguns.

Thanks,
Hoot

sounds like a good idea- but fraught with capacity for negative comments

if it stays on track - it could be educational

I think it sounds like a great idea..over the years there must have been several books worth of interesting reading on stock finishes & bluing/browning formulas alone.
It would be great to have them all organized & in the same place....
go for it!!!
franc

Great idea. I agree with OH - keep the comments positive and constructive. I suspect many of us have guns of little collector value that we'd like to "spruce up" and/or keep them shooting. I'd much rather shoot a tidy old gun than one that wears all of its scars for originality purposes.

yes, yes, and yes!

In agreement think its a good idea.

- Help us recognize who has specialisms within the forum.

- Showcase work.

- Make links within the trade.

- Shows how different people solve different problems.

- Shows vast difference of approach to restorations.

- Shows what an patient amateur might achieve vs a professional.

- What gets put up is entirely up to you, as in you could show before and after and list what you did, or give a full pictorial walk through to a specific process.

Some people might argue loss of business through it.. i would argue that the information to do anything is already out there, some guns don't warrant the expense of professional work but an amateur would probably have a go anyway.

Good call i think.

Sounds like a good idea to me!

Ken, it really needs doing and may help organize this library known as the BBS. I think Dave should appoint someone as Moderator (you?) to keep it tidy and on point.