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November 18th, 2022, 12:18 AM #11
Re: Another 80% Lower finished.
My first one was rough, i used one of those $35 2 axis rigs with a regular drill press and end mill. It took about 12 hours. Then I spent money on a proper mill, a wen mini mill, looks like the xd2. Still have the 450w motor, but I haven't stalled it once. Infinitely easier and under 2 hours and much better quality, just a matter of methodology and practice. Have experimented with different things, made up some nice mounts and various other pieces. I swear it goes through mild steel the same way it goes through 6061.
I'm a hobbist machinist, among other things. I have probably every tool known to man, and love making things. Tractors, cars, guns, etc. I love to learn and love my projects.
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November 18th, 2022, 12:38 AM #12Super Member
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Yes, the Wen is identical to the Sieg X2D. Amazing what just a couple hundred bucks will do to it. Never buy the ready made kits. Don*t spend the money on the belt kit when you can make your own Cog Pulley/belt system for a fraction of the price. Same with motors. Sure, little machine shop can sell you their 500Watt motor setup for over $700! I can show you a 750-1000Watt & even 1400Watt 220v Brushless motor with controller, for a fraction of that price!
Yessir! Designing & Building projects are the most fun I get to have anymore. (No tractors though..for me, it was swap Tractors with street bikes! But no more, since I was disabled in 2014) Just Guns & Custom Knives & machining small parts like firing pins, Titanium Bolt Knobs, etc. Just mostly that now.Last edited by DavidH; November 18th, 2022 at 01:18 PM.
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November 18th, 2022, 02:06 AM #13
Re: Another 80% Lower finished.
One of my favorites is the ultra low profile optic mount for the ps90. They make them, they're ballparking in at $130. And it's litterally a block of aluminum. I cut off a piece of bar stock and milled it, drilled it, tapped it, painted it, and mounted it in a couple of hours. And I learned new skills in doing so. The main reason I did it was because no one made one for the holosun 510, and the stock mount you get a chin weld on the stock instead of a cheek weld it's so absurdly high. It's still high, but it's as low as possible now.
https://fnspecialties.com/ps90-low-p...red-dot-mount/
This is what the stock mount looks like:
This is what I made:
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November 18th, 2022, 09:25 AM #14
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November 18th, 2022, 09:58 AM #15
Re: Another 80% Lower finished.
Try a Dremel tool with a sanding tube or a chainsaw sharpening bit. It can deburr and smooth out the sides pretty nicely. I prefer a shiny aluminum finish on mine, so I clearcoat the inside with spray enamel & bake a bit after taping up the outsides.
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November 18th, 2022, 10:11 AM #16Super Member
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November 18th, 2022, 12:07 PM #17
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Gentlemen, very impressive!
I'm a big believer in the mastery of our chosen discipline. Many guys I see at the club wince when casting my own bullets comes up. I tell young newer shooters to learn how to take theirs firearms apart, know how they work. Why they did not work when they don't.
I thought about giving this a try but decided just getting more gun club time comes first. Good year in that regard.
All of you, I appreciate your craftsmanship.
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November 19th, 2022, 02:04 PM #18Super Member
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Here*s that Lower with an Upper installed. I love precision fits! These two fit so nice, there is barely any space between the two halves. Can just see a spec of light when held up in front of a bulb. Haven*t shot it with a couple new parts yet. The Surefire WarComp Flash Hider. Although I*ve been using Surefire*s 3P Eliminator Flash Hider exclusively for like 6+ years.
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