Bench Metal Work

Catalog description

This course is a study of the care and use of common bench tools as they apply to the field of gunsmithing. The use of the sensitive drill press, the basics of forging, heat treatment, non-fusion bonding techniques (i.e. brazing, silver soldering and soft soldering), semi-precision layout and the use of the oxyacetylene torch will also be covered. The student will develop skills with common hand tools and gunsmithing bench techniques through the construction of common gunsmithing tools.