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Tool Section Vote. - Yeah or Nay?

Should there be a new tool section?

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BobM

Hellcat
Just a thought is all. Who all's in favor of a tool section being included in The Armory life? It could include any tool or tip involved in firearms repair, cleaning, maintenance or technique involved with firearms. - New gadgets too. Ideas are more than welcome.

RE: "Tools? - There almost should be a permanent tool section or column in/on the Armory Life for different tools, new tools, specialty tools, tips, ideas, pointers and other info for bench topping firearms. Call it "Benchtop Corner" - or something similar? There's likely more other tools available to work on firearms as there is firearms? Fair warning: Collecting almost any kind of tool can be addictive." :)
 
TEXASforLIFE said:
I think most of that has been in Reloading? Tools can be many things not Reloading related also.
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Good idea TL,
Some of the tools can easily be used in either way and cross over to that section. But, many people aren't into reloading and may miss out on something tool or tip wise by not reading or glossing over the reloading section too? Especially with some specialty tools a tool section could be useful having in one spot.
 
Wannabewoodsman said:
I think maintenance and even small scale manufacturing may become very important over the next few years. Understanding what tools work for the job would be invaluable
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Yes it would and is Wannabe,
Some specialty tools are invaluable in specific uses in either making a task easier or sometimes even possible. The right tools for any job make it less of a headache, the simple tricks and tips with some of them can be almost priceless. Some people have said "The right tool makes the man.) It sometimes does.

On top of it, there's likely tons of new firearms tools, their uses and advice every year. Many times it's hidden in odd places, spaces and wherever it'll fit in advertising or articles. Like for example at TAL, some is posted in the Lounge, Reloading or elsewhere at times? Helpful hints on how to use some of those tools can come in handy too. Plus, if someone finds a good or not so good tool or tip it could be placed there in a new section as well making it easier to find? Posted links in that area of the items could be really helpful too.
 
Agreed. This is a good idea. And it can include all manner of "tools", not just gunsmithing tools.

For example, cleaning and lubricating products.

Perhaps it could be "Tools, supplies, and parts", because in some cases you will want to replace a defective factory part with a good aftermarket part, or maybe a good part with a better part (e.g. the trigger spring).
 
HansGruber said:
I think it could easily go under gear.

Too many sub forums makes things clunky, imho.
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Can understand that to a degree HG,
But, gear to many people can and usually means clothing, holsters, slings, scopes and other accessories and not usually tools to work on and or maintain firearms. Tools aren't usually considered accessories to many people although they sometimes accompany a part or a firearm. For example, a wrench with a red dot is fairly normal.

Sorting out everything in Gear section can also be a cumbersome maze. Had thought in that direction too for awhile. Some things can end up in Gear or elsewhere too right now. For example is like grocery shopping and looking for steak and finding it hidden in veggie isle instead of the meat section, while they're both still groceries?
 
BobM said:
Yes it would and is Wannabe,
Some specialty tools are invaluable in specific uses in either making a task easier or sometimes even possible. The right tools for any job make it less of a headache, the simple tricks and tips with some of them can be almost priceless. Some people have said "The right tool makes the man.) It sometimes does.

On top of it, there's likely tons of new firearms tools, their uses and advice every year. Many times it's hidden in odd places, spaces and wherever it'll fit in advertising or articles. Like for example at TAL, some is posted in the Lounge, Reloading or elsewhere at times? Helpful hints on how to use some of those tools can come in handy too. Plus, if someone finds a good or not so good tool or tip it could be placed there in a new section as well making it easier to find? Posted links in that area of the items could be really helpful too.
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I know it's hard to keep track of what everyone does in their personal lives but I'm a gunsmithing student and I'm all for it. I share articles and resources here Al the time that I think folk would find useful. No need to convince me.
 
Jimbo said:
Agreed. This is a good idea. And it can include all manner of "tools", not just gunsmithing tools.

For example, cleaning and lubricating products.

Perhaps it could be "Tools, supplies, and parts", because in some cases you will want to replace a defective factory part with a good aftermarket part, or maybe a good part with a better part (e.g. the trigger spring).
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What about a manufacturing/maintenance category as opposed to a tool section? This way that can include tools as well. Just a thought.
 
Roadrunner said:
Good idea,there's always posts about "how do I?" To put it all in 1 place would be easier to find answers,as already said sometimes posts are strung out over different sections
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As is, some makes some sense about tools on the how to's if it's pertaining to a gun or firearm. Like how to adjust or mount a scope or zero in sights for example? But, what tool is best used is sometimes neglected or skipped over?
 
Wannabewoodsman said:
What about a manufacturing/maintenance category as opposed to a tool section? This way that can include tools as well. Just a thought.
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I think there should be some separation between "advanced" and "beginner", "advanced" referring to what a gunsmith does, and "beginner" referring to what a non-gunsmith does.

For example, I would never attempt to diagnose or replace the retention spring on my safety - a gunsmith did that. But I might very well swap out the trigger or trigger spring on my revolver.

You could make it for "regular folks" (non-gunsmiths), with a little advanced stuff thrown in from time to time.
 
Jimbo said:
I think there should be some separation between "advanced" and "beginner", "advanced" referring to what a gunsmith does, and "beginner" referring to what a non-gunsmith does.

For example, I would never attempt to diagnose or replace the retention spring on my safety - a gunsmith did that. But I might very well swap out the trigger or trigger spring on my revolver.

You could make it for "regular folks" (non-gunsmiths), with a little advanced stuff thrown in from time to time.
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i like this concept. as it is, i have to google/you tube some things i want to do myself, such as disassemble a slide for deep cleaning, and parts replacements. as far as say a sear replacement, that would be beyond my current capabilities, but in line with someone much more advanced than me.

in fact, stickys with youtube links can be used for this.

the most important part however, is for people to use the "search" feature, before flooding the board(s) with the same ole, same ole questions. it may have to fall on a mod or admin to then merge the repetitive questions into the proper thread, and that can be time consuming, for anyone to maintain.
 
Jimbo said:
I think there should be some separation between "advanced" and "beginner", "advanced" referring to what a gunsmith does, and "beginner" referring to what a non-gunsmith does.

For example, I would never attempt to diagnose or replace the retention spring on my safety - a gunsmith did that. But I might very well swap out the trigger or trigger spring on my revolver.

You could make it for "regular folks" (non-gunsmiths), with a little advanced stuff thrown in from time to time.
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In some ways yes and in some ways no because some are not familiar with some tools or have facilities to put them all or the desire or will to do something either. On the other hand, to know what's needed where, why and how may be a good thing to know when someone else is doing the work for them so they can understand what all is involved with something? Reading is one thing, applying it can be another and being able to do it is yet another thing?
 
Old_Me said:
i like this concept. as it is, i have to google/you tube some things i want to do myself, such as disassemble a slide for deep cleaning, and parts replacements. as far as say a sear replacement, that would be beyond my current capabilities, but in line with someone much more advanced than me.

in fact, stickys with youtube links can be used for this.

the most important part however, is for people to use the "search" feature, before flooding the board(s) with the same ole, same ole questions. it may have to fall on a mod or admin to then merge the repetitive questions into the proper thread, and that can be time consuming, for anyone to maintain.
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"the most important part however, is for people to use the "search" feature, before flooding the board(s) with the same ole, same ole questions. it may have to fall on a mod or admin to then merge the repetitive questions into the proper thread, and that can be time consuming, for anyone to maintain."

- Agree with trying to use search before repetitively posting the same thing. I do a search before posting. Have also seen where posts that are very similar being posted almost simultaneously too. But, on the other hand, the search engine here can be a bit qwerky from time to time too. Some of those are merged. Plus, some people are not totally familiar with the site layout yet?
 
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