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Recent content by metalguy

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    Gunsmithing Build and Shoot Video

    Re: Build and Shoot Video Impressive! Not my style, but that thing is like a firearm version of a hot rod at a show! ----Metalguy
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    Punching Holes through 3/8" AR500

    Re: Punching Holes through 3/8" AR500 Water jet is the way to go. I use one on a regular basis, and with it, there is no heat effected zone, so it will not change the hardness of the plete. Shearing may cause some distortion. The holes can be water-jetted as well.------Metalguy
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    back from Afghanistan, *update range report*

    Re: back from afghanistan, finished my rifle. Welcome home! Thank you for your service, too! I never made it to Afghanistan, but did time in Iraq. I don't envy you. Just glad to seee you back. Nice rifle! Enjoy the freedom you fought for. Be proud, and stand tall.-----Metalguy
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    Built my own steel target... (UPDATED-TESTED)

    Re: Built my own steel target... (DIY-Pic heavy) yes, any type of fusion welding will affect the heat-treated plate. If I made it at work, I would just re heat treat it to the hardness I was after, but I don't have an oven at home that will achieve solution tempurature. Some of the posters...
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    AR 15 BRASS CATCHER

    Re: AR 15 BRASS CATCHER This topic is what brought me to this forum. After another good thanksgiving shoot-fest with my family, I decided I need to just make a better brass catcher. I have the UTC mesh bag one that Midway sells for cheap, ($7.99 at present)and it is....ok at best. It folds...