codyadams
Well-Known Member
So I am a Deputy for the County I live in, I love my job, and plan on doing it until I retire, but I spend most of my off time tinkering with firearms, loading, and shooting. I can think of nothing better that I would love to do in my off time than Gunsmithing, it has been a dream of mine for a long time. I have taken machining and welding classes in high school, but that was quite a while ago. I am thinking about doing online classes, as being a full time Deputy, I doubt I could attend one of the tech schools. I have looked at lathes, and have a good idea of the large investment it would take just to get the tools of the trade, and I am willing to invest my hard earned money in that. After my schooling, I would start out mostly doing work for myself or my friends and family, at little or no profit, mainly to learn the ropes. After a few years of working, I may start doing work for a profit, but it would be on the side, and then after I retire, this would be my retirement job to benefit my retirement income (granted there isn't a zombie apocalypse....)
My question is, do any of you guys have any suggestions, lessons you have learned, things you would have done different, or suggestions in where I should search to get the schooling to do this? I love working with my hands, and I am very patient when I'm doing something I'm passionate about, and this certainly is something that I am passionate about, and truly want to do it, and not just do it, but be good at it. If you don't do it right, it's not worth doing. That's just my perspective.
So thank you guys very much for anything you may have to say, I appreciate any and all input, as it could help my attain my dream, in time. Again, thank you.
My question is, do any of you guys have any suggestions, lessons you have learned, things you would have done different, or suggestions in where I should search to get the schooling to do this? I love working with my hands, and I am very patient when I'm doing something I'm passionate about, and this certainly is something that I am passionate about, and truly want to do it, and not just do it, but be good at it. If you don't do it right, it's not worth doing. That's just my perspective.
So thank you guys very much for anything you may have to say, I appreciate any and all input, as it could help my attain my dream, in time. Again, thank you.