by Amber Jenkins on March 17, 2010
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Okay, admit it. When you think about a home based business, gunsmithing is probably not in your top 5 ideas. Heck, it probably isn’t in your top 20, if it makes your list at all! You probably don’t lose any sleep at all wondering how to become a gunsmith. But the fact is, many of the nation’s top gunsmiths work from home. They’ve either converted their Garage to a gunsmith shop or have added a small shop on their property.
Becoming a gunsmith is one of those careers that sound cool at first, but ends up being a labor of love. To many, it’s a romantic notion and a cool “Guy Thing” to be a gunsmith. The reality is that there is a lot of learning needed before someone will trust you to repair or modify their guns!
If you’re dead set on starting a gunsmith business from your home, here are a few things you’ll need to consider.
Obviously number one is location. If you are surrounded by nosy neighbors or if you live across the street from a school, the chances of you opening a successful gunsmith shop has just dropped like a rock! On the other hand, if you live in a rural area or in a neighborhood where the lots are larger and you’re in a conservative neighborhood, chances are much better for you.
You’ll also have to deal with the issue of security. You can’t just throw your tools and your customers guns into a closet! You’ll need to think about state of the art security as well as safes to protect your tools and your customers guns while they are on your property.
You’ll also need to take into account the cost of actually starting up. A good general gunsmith will need a lathe, drill press, mill, grinders and other machines. You may find out rather quickly that your Garage or storage building won’t hold all of these machines. This is why it’s important to thoroughly research the career of becoming a gunsmith!
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by Amber Jenkins on March 13, 2010
The boss is rarely around to answer questions, hardly anyone around to talk with, and sun is coming up at the end of the work day. A segment of society consider these examples of the attributes of working night jobs. Although it may not be an option for some, most adapt and learn to appreciate the aspects of working what is commonly known as graveyard shift. These workers keep the heart of the city pumping while it sleeps.
Another benefit to working second or third shift is the differential that it pays. Employers usually offer a shift premium
for those who work the toughest hours of the day. The average rate is 7%-10% depending on whether the worker works 2nd or 3rd shift. It is the law in most states and unions such as The Teamsters reinforce it.
The body begins to produce melatonin at sundown to signal the end of the waking day. The reistence causes added stress on the body. The body does adapt after a while. Lighting plays a heavy role in adaptation. Hats off to these workers who can be found manning their posts while the world sleeps:
- manufacturers
- security guards
- police officers
- fire fighters
- janitorial services
- medical staff
- postal workers
- airlines
Many restaurant workers and chefs qualify as well. These are clearly the obvious, but there are many more. Young people can absorb the shock of sleep resistence. As age takes over it becomes harder to maintain. Eventually health ramifications follow years of resisting the body’s natural sleep pattern. High blood pressure, and thyroid imbalances can result in years of working this shift. Doctors during their residencies devote many hours to graveyard. Ultimately it subsides into a sense of normalcy.
Working graveyard is are a great way to pad the pockets with extra income. As long as the worker is getting proper rest and exercise, there is no harm in performing it termorarily. in sporatic and short term problems. It is a way to have quiet, concentrate and get paid while doing so.
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