New Video – Essential Tools to Get You Started in Gunsmithing

[The Hobby Gunsmith]

Hey everyone!

I just dropped a new video on my YouTube channel, The Hobby Gunsmith, where I go over some of the basic tools you’ll want to have on hand when getting into gunsmithing — especially if you're doing general maintenance or simple repairs.

I’ll be the first to admit: talking on camera is a whole different beast lol — I definitely stumbled a few times while speaking, but I’m working on improving that with each video. The goal here was to pack in as much useful info as possible for anyone curious about which tools are worth picking up first.

While it’s not a full list of every single tool you’ll ever need (we all know the collection grows over time with more specific jobs), I think it’s a solid foundation to get started with.

I’d really appreciate it if you could check it out, maybe drop a comment, and let me know what tools you think are must-haves — or even what you'd like to see covered in a future video. I'm trying to build up some traction on the channel and your support would mean a lot

 

[DR_2297]

Not sure if you were speaking more to the guy or girl just wanting to clean and do some minor stuff at home or someone in the business of smithing (and all that entails).

For the hobbiest just wanting to assemble their own stuff or mounting scopes, etc.

1. Torque wrench - for all those bits.
2. Stainless / brass / nylon brushes
3. Borescope
4. Nylon and urethane soft jaws for the vises
5. 6” dial calipers

The list goes on.

For someone getting into the business of smithing… a solid $50k-$100k to spend on tools, equipment, supplies, place to work, insurance, licenses, accountants, utilities, inventory… to start.

 

[Sniperhandle]

Opti-Visor

 

[Will Henry]

Well, I liked your presentation enough that I subscribed. You talk better than I do! While the content wasn't super interesting to me, the presentation was pretty good.
When I started out, I had a set of Bonanza screwdrivers, a whole bunch of files, hammers and punches, a good vise, caliper (vernier) and micrometers (1 and 2") I didn't need no opti-visor, until suddenly, I did!
Anyway, your video is OK and I'll give it a "like". WH

 

[The Hobby Gunsmith]

Well, I liked your presentation enough that I subscribed. You talk better than I do! While the content wasn't super interesting to me, the presentation was pretty good.
When I started out, I had a set of Bonanza screwdrivers, a whole bunch of files, hammers and punches, a good vise, caliper (vernier) and micrometers (1 and 2") I didn't need no opti-visor, until suddenly, I did!
Anyway, your video is OK and I'll give it a "like". WH

Thank you my friend, always trying to improve wherever I can.