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Gunsmith KinksA(R) Volume Ii
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Overview
This volume is aimed at gunsmiths and hobbyists who want a practical reference for shop work, with a focus on problem-solving ideas, jigs, fixtures, and drawings gathered from years of Brownells newsletters and catalogs. It presents the material in the same original format as it appeared over time, making it useful as a working shop companion rather than a polished technical manual. The book also includes shop suggestions, jokes, cartoons, and cures to common problems, so it serves as both a resource and a record of ideas from the field. For anyone building a bench library around gunsmithing tasks, it offers a broad collection of hands-on information in one place.
Why Hunters Choose the Brownells
Brings Together
Shop suggestions, jokes, cartoons, and
Includes Many
Hands-on fixes for common shop
Useful Jigs,
Fixtures, and drawings for shop
Compiles Material
Originally published across newsletters and
Designed As
Practical reference for gunsmiths and
Key Features
- Second book in the Gunsmith Kinks series
- Collects shop suggestions, jokes, cartoons, and cures to problems
- Includes many hands-on cures for shop problems
- Features useful jigs, fixtures, and drawings
- Compiled from Newsletter and catalog content over a 14-year span
Best Used For
- Gunsmiths needing practical shop fixes, jigs, and fixtures for recurring workbench problems
- Hobbyists looking for hands-on cures and time-saving ideas gathered from shop experience
- Users who want a reference for shop suggestions, drawings, and problem-solving notes
- Readers interested in a compiled volume of gunsmithing tips, cartoons, and newsletter material
Specifications
| Content Highlights | Compiled from newsletter and catalog content spanning a 14-year period between the first and second books. |
|---|---|
| Series | Gunsmith Kinks(R) Series |
Pros
- Brings together shop suggestions, jokes, cartoons, and cures in one volume
- Includes many hands-on fixes for common shop problems
- Offers useful jigs, fixtures, and drawings for shop work
- Compiles material originally published across newsletters and catalogs
- Designed as a practical reference for gunsmiths and hobbyists
Considerations & Trade-offs
- This is a reference-style shop book, so its value depends on whether the reader needs gunsmithing fixes, jigs, and fixtures rather than a general hunting or field-use guide.
- The content is compiled from newsletter and catalog material over a long span, so it may read as a collection of short entries instead of a single, step-by-step manual.
- Some material is presented in the original form it appeared in print, which can make the organization less uniform than a modern how-to book.
- The title and description emphasize shop problem-solving; buyers looking for product specifications or equipment reviews will not find that here.
Suggested Comparisons
- Gunsmithing reference books
- Shop problem-solving manuals
- Hobbyist workshop guides
- Jigs and fixture reference books
Suggested Accessories
- Gunsmithing bench tools
- Shop fixtures
- Reference books
- Jigs and templates
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gunsmith Kinks Volume II?
It is the second book in the Gunsmith Kinks series from Brownells, presented as a collection of shop ideas, cures to problems, jigs, fixtures, drawings, jokes, and cartoons.
Who is this book intended for?
The short description identifies it as a "Third Hand" for gunsmiths and hobbyists, so it is aimed at people working on gunsmithing and shop projects.
What kind of content does it include?
According to the description, it brings together Kinks, shop suggestions, jokes, cartoons, and cures to problems that appeared in the newsletter and catalogs, along with many more hands-on fixes and useful shop aids.
Is this a standalone reference or part of a series?
It is part of the Gunsmith Kinks series and is described as the second book in that series.
Does the product description specify the book’s format or page count?
No. The provided data does not include page count, binding, or other physical specifications.