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April 18th, 2020, 06:15 PM #21
Re: Keeping myself busy during the shutdown, grips and leather
I finished out 2 80% lowers, just have to abrasive blast them to get them ready for Cerakoting (don't know what color(s) I'm going to do yet, or even what I'm going to build.
Ron USAF Ret E-8 FFL01/SOT3 NRA Benefactor Member
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April 21st, 2020, 08:35 PM #22
Re: Keeping myself busy during the shutdown, grips and leather
I haven't yet, been sticking to factory style hardware
There you go! Fill a need with a little work, and save yourself some money. I wouldn't be able to afford a lot of the stuff I have if I couldn't make it myself.
An 80% lower is still on my list of things to do, along with a couple of the polymer 80s. I'd actually like to do a complete build out of a billet of aluminum. Have to wait till after this shutdown to check on availability of a chunk big enough from my suppliers.Last edited by Lucas; April 21st, 2020 at 08:37 PM. Reason: spelling
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May 8th, 2020, 11:43 AM #23
Re: Keeping myself busy during the shutdown, grips and leather
Oooh!!! I thought of something I can do!
I need to find the metal ferule that goes on the wood hand guard and the push button release that goes in the top cover on that AK pictured above!
I do have both parts around here somewhere. I just need to find them.
Plus, I've been eyeing up some rifles looking for a willing volunteer for my first camo paint job.I called to check my ZIP CODE!....DY-NO-MITE!!!
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May 8th, 2020, 04:40 PM #24
Re: Keeping myself busy during the shutdown, grips and leather
Here's what I ended up doing during the Dictators "Ist Verboten to _______________ (fill in the blank as you see fit)" Built these:
Top to bottom:
.300 Blackout w/ KAW Valley compensator Color is Jesse James Cold War Blue Cerakote
5.56 14.5" pencil barrel w/ pinned and welded 1.5" flash hider Color is Copper Brown
Ruger 10/22 using a Brownells 10/22 receiver w/ laser on forearm Kryptek gray stock
Ruger 10/22 using Brownells 10/22 receiver Stainless barrel HiViz FO sights
Ron USAF Ret E-8 FFL01/SOT3 NRA Benefactor Member
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May 10th, 2020, 07:55 PM #25
Re: Keeping myself busy during the shutdown, grips and leather
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May 10th, 2020, 08:04 PM #26
Re: Keeping myself busy during the shutdown, grips and leather
Made some leather sheaths for my WW2 theater knife collection. 4 on the right were completed over the last month. The 2 on the left are originals from the 40s. When I make these I try to antique them in the end. Lots of oils and leather aging.
Attachment 132303
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May 10th, 2020, 08:09 PM #27
Re: Keeping myself busy during the shutdown, grips and leather
My favorite knife that I found over the years has this etched on the blade.
Last edited by Tin Soldier; May 10th, 2020 at 10:11 PM.
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May 10th, 2020, 10:06 PM #28
Re: Keeping myself busy during the shutdown, grips and leather
My first boss held me to high standards, taught me welding and machining. Second boss was close friends with first boss, had equally high standards. Second boss taught me how to do leather work, make knives, and forge damascus. Been lucky to have good teachers both in work and hobbies.
I made a pair out of birdseye maple a few years ago. Can't find the pictures now. Might have to add another set to the list of things to do.
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