I'm always concerned about amateur gunsmiths who don't know their own limitations and screw up guns worse than they were before their well intended repair or restoration, but you'll always have that.
Amen to that one!
This forum saved me from making what I'd now consider obvious mistakes. I had to dig here and across the web, but I had the patience to do it. Other's may not, so consolidation of information here would hopefully result in old doubles not being "Buggered" by a lack of knowledge.
I can imagine threads like: "I'm considering buying an Old Double, what condition points should I look at?" and "Now I've bought my first Old Double, what should I do?".
Take the example of proper Screwdrivers/Turnscrews. Understanding their necessity and proper use is paramount, something a newbie may not realize. Think of all the guns out there that have been damaged by using improper tools.
Thanks, SDH, your method of making'em is awesome. I haven't bought your book YET, I'm waiting for when I meet you in person. I consider myself obligated to do so.
Keith, I've got the first "Gunsmith Kinks" book on the way..
