We grew up poor but we had plenty because I had a wonderful step-dad who despite having only a sixth grade education - was the smartest man I've ever known. He always said you could do anything you wanted if you just put your mind to it. I was a grown man before I realized that sometimes it takes a bit more BUT he really could do anything, build anything, fix anything - because he believed it. He also said that if somebody else was able to build one - then he should be able to as well...and always did. This site is the perfect place for me to continue that tradition. I'm an old CNC machine tool rebuilder/retrofitter/repair guy who loves gun, car, and furniture building. With a knee mill, 2 lathes, MIG/TIG/Arc/Oxy-Ace/Plasma cutter staion, press, anodizing and cerakoting set up... I can do anything I set my mind too... that and some help and ideas from others who blazed the trail before me. I hope I can impart some of what I've learned to others. It makes life worth living!