I would say it is about a 80/20 split in my shop hand work to modern CNC milling. I embrace new technology but also vigorously research and use traditional methodology. I can make form cutters by hand, file out leaf springs, inlet from a blank and am starting damascus refinishing. I also have a shop built pantograph but the last fore end I made from a blank was inlet on the CNC mill to very close tolerances. My personal feeling is that for me, the best way forward is a combination of new and old. The power of CAD/CAM is really amazing. It certainly does not fit every application, especially in a gunshop where most set ups are one offs, but it does have its place. I still very much enjoy making tools by hand and reading posts like Steve's. I agree that it is very important to pass along these skills. It is good to see the strong interest Steve has had in his instructional seminars.

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