tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549621648467760514.post6285627013036426831..comments2023-04-10T00:44:23.872-06:00Comments on Old Gunkie in WY: On Making ThingsOld Gunkie in Wyominghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09361207827364887045noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549621648467760514.post-21165435641244497822010-03-15T09:12:29.793-06:002010-03-15T09:12:29.793-06:00Hi Hank, I'm not really building rifles from s...Hi Hank, I'm not really building rifles from scratch -- some minor metal work, shaping and checkering stocks is challenge enough for now. Aside from being hunting tools, rifles and shotguns carry their own extraordinarily rich traditions of fine craftsmanship -- and that is mostly disappearing. A few makers like Nate Heineke carry on. <br /><br />I'm getting ready for some salami making myself.<br /><br />Best,<br />JimOld Gunkie in Wyominghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09361207827364887045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549621648467760514.post-34007433153031235522010-03-13T09:14:14.361-07:002010-03-13T09:14:14.361-07:00Pretty cool stuff. People call me crazy for making...Pretty cool stuff. People call me crazy for making wine, cheese, salami etc. But I am pretty sure I would never think to try to make my own rifle from scratch. You have hit on the charm of making, however: Making something brings a pleasure unlike anything else. It's yours and yours alone. And that's pretty cool.Hunter Angler Gardener Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01996285578001308125noreply@blogger.com