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originally posted by: thov420
While interesting, this machine is not going to replace gunsmiths any time soon. All this machine does can be done by anybody with a drill press or even a hand drill provided enough time/determination. And the Ghost Gunner is only good for the AR-15 receiver. Somebody is still going to have to install the rest of the parts, check clearances and headspace, and do repair work for existing guns.
originally posted by: yuppa
originally posted by: thov420
While interesting, this machine is not going to replace gunsmiths any time soon. All this machine does can be done by anybody with a drill press or even a hand drill provided enough time/determination. And the Ghost Gunner is only good for the AR-15 receiver. Somebody is still going to have to install the rest of the parts, check clearances and headspace, and do repair work for existing guns.
FOR NOW. it can only do AR-15 receivers. there is no real restriction for future expansions really. All the parts are open source and as such can be RESIZED with soem CAD and the money to produce them.
originally posted by: thov420
a reply to: yuppa
You're right and I guess I should have been more forward thinking. Going off what Answer said, $1k tabletop CNC machine is awesome, and open source is even better. At the same time though, this machine only does about 25% of the total work to actually end up with a working firearm. You still need to have or buy a part kit to build a gun. I've never built an AR but it looks super simple from that vid and others I've watched. My AK was way more involved.
My main point of contention I guess would be the reduced need for gunsmiths, which would actually make sense in a way. People who can and do work on their own cars reduce the business of repair shops. But conversely, more people end up knowing how to fix cars which I see as a benefit to society as a whole. No matter what, there are always going to be those that would rather pay somebody to do something than learn to do it themselves.
originally posted by: pauljs75
Of course these guys are focused on guns and include template files with their automated mill because that causes drama and will get them the most attention.