A Mixed Bag
Craig Constantine, Supervising Producer for Discovery Studios, is a producer working on a potential new series for the Discovery Channel that will show one-on-one competitions with machine teams building a variety devices. The show will document the building of the machines against the clock, the troubleshooting of them and then revealing them in action with the worked scored by a panel of celebrity judges.
A Mixed Bag The series is looking to go beyond the typical engineers or robotics specialists to people who are experts at making intricate, fine mechanisms. That is why gunsmiths are one of the professions that Mr. Constantine and Discovery is interested in. Gunsmiths, machinists and similar folks skilled at building and fixing mechanical devices who are up for showcasing their craft on national TV are urged to try out.
While candidates located on the West Coast are preferred to avoid logistical nightmares and costs, but the show will consider any person that is a good fit for the program regardless of distance. This is a great opportunity for gunsmiths to get positive exposure in the mass media. If you are interested call or email zenweasel@ sbcglobal.net. AGA Customer Service Changes American Gunsmith has changed the location of our Customer Service and Subscription Department.
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