may thanks to dpcd and speerchucker less brooks duane weide jim kobe and before them many others we here are quite bless by these guys sharing their knowledge. knowledge like they share is gained over year of experience and the sharing of it is priceless

Wow, what a compliment coming from a good guy!.But realize that I am not qualified to sweep the chips from those other guy's lathes.
I just have done a lot of weird stuff; those guys are the real artists.

Don't sell yourself short Mr. Tom!

You guys have done wonders for me with all the shared knowledge you post here!

Many thanks.

Seriously guys I'm not paying them.
Don't forget Jim Wisner.

Yes, I appreciate your help - amazed you have the time to give it.

Hey guys,

I don't want to carry all my experiences with me as some of us are getting one step closer to the hole in the ground. I got started in gunsmithing after I couldn't find anyone to help me back in the 1950's. I always said that there is room for anyone the can do the work better than I can.

I may not do work as you, but I have made a good living and fed the kids. The DVD that I offer is not a money making project, but it pays some of the expense of cameras, printers, PC's, and gives me something to do in my old age.

Les Brooks

I could not agree more!

Tom is a very talented gunsmith, but what I like about him is his willingness and maybe love of the challenge to take on oddball projects, big or small.

He put together what was likely the first 11.2x60 made in a 100 years, for me.