Gunsmithing
Gunsmithing is the hands-on craft of maintaining, repairing, and understanding firearms. It blends mechanical knowledge, precision tooling, and a strong safety culture.
3D Printing
3D printing enables rapid prototyping and customization through digital design. Additive manufacturing expands what’s possible in tooling, fixtures, and non‑critical components.
Traditional craftsmanship meets modern fabrication. This site highlights the skills, tools, and responsible innovation shaping today’s gunsmithing and additive manufacturing spaces.
Highlighted Topics
Workshop organization and printed tools
Designing for strength and durability
Traditional vs. digital fabrication methods
Ethics, safety, and responsibility
Future trends in manufacturing
Where they Intersect
When combined responsibly, gunsmithing and 3D printing support innovation through better ergonomics, organization, prototyping, and workflow improvements.
Understanding material limits, mechanical stress, and legal boundaries is essential when applying digital fabrication to real‑world tools.
