LE Wilson is pretty well known here in the Pacific NW where he lived. His shop was in Cashmere, Wa. (home of Aplets and Cotlets!) and his shooting, and tool making started before or at the same time as his gunsmithing work. I've always guessed his tool sales alone weren't maybe enough to make a living, so gunsmithing for others was part of his business.

Here's a little history from the company:

https://lewilson.com/about