Gunsmithing vs Johnsmithing - TheFiringLine Forums

Gunsmithing vs Johnsmithing - TheFiringLine Forums: "Rules gunsmiths live by:
1- Put your hammers and big files in a drawer and lock it. You probably won't need them.
2- If you have to force it, you're doing it wrong.
3- If the customer disassembled it then brought it in, it should be charged by the hour.
4- Cold blue is not bluing.
5- Cleaning guns must be very difficult, because a lot of people bring the job to a pro.
6- Household chemicals and guns often do not mix.
7- WD40 and guns do not mix.
8- Drop in parts don't.
9- Parts with no fitting required will require fitting.
10- Customers who perform their own trigger jobs keep gunsmiths and lawyers in business.
11- Hot reloads ruin more guns than mild reloads.
12- Fixing customer repairs usually costs more than the original repair would have.

and so on."