Recomended reading.

[early cuyler]

Looking at gun kits, a noober comes to realize that he is going to invest a significant sum in to the project. The noober would do good to read and understand as much about the process as possible so when they complete there project they end up happy with the end product. So I ask you guys, if I gave you $100.00 and a gun kit of your choice, what books would you get to help you compleat the gun you want.

 

[WyomingWhitetail]

hmm very interested in this topic as im a newb working on my first build. I ordered recreating the American long rifle the other day and can't wait to read it.

 

[Vaino]

"Recreating the American Longrifle" by Buchele, Alexander and Shumway is what I started w/ in 1978. For a beginner it's probably the best because it enumerates the order of the building procedure which most don't do. Dixon's book doesn't do this and besides has some misinformation on stock shapes, etc. It's a good book for a slightly advanced builder. Most of the parts sets {"kits"} are fairly close in the work that needs to be done and are a lot more work than the factory "sand, finish and assemble kits". The parts set will teach the beginner much more than the factory kits, although at times, will be a challenge....Good luck....Fred

 

[wayne1967]

I second that. Good book.

 

[ApprenticeBuilder]

I agree, very good reference material

 

[Old Salt]

I like Chuck Dixon's book. I follow the building sequence in the order the book is layed out. It works for me. I'm working on my fourth parts set now.

Leo

 

[early cuyler]

Thanks all.

 

Since not all of us learn the same way, I would recommend both books. Different aspects of building are approached slightly different. One may fit you better than the other. I would also recommend going to www.americanpioneervideo.com and check out some of their building videos. You can never have too many resources. I would also google scary sharp. Good info, and unless you tools are make you bleed by just looking at them, they're not sharp enough.

Bill