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Re: gunsmithing school Check your local tech schools for machining programs- I've brought a lot to my team by having a machining background to contribute to the gunsmithing way of things.
Re: CeraKote Experts ~ Question We picked up glass pyrex graduated cylinders for easier reading and cleaning. They make several sizes- some are quite small. http://sciencekit.com/pyrex-graduated-cylinders/p/IG0025989/
Re: 338 Lapua Brake... +1 on the APA FB Brake- they aren't that big normally, but he has the capability to make such an monster and it would be even more effective than the standard size...
Re: 1/2x24 Barrel Threading Ruin Accuracy? I've never had a barrel lose accuracy after I've threaded it. Personally, I'm not a fan of how small barrel tenons are for a given caliber, but the dimensions are proven and do work fine. There are a lot of things that can be accidentally done to a...
Re: buy micrometers.....frictin,ratchet, or plain I agree on the carbide- definitely a good investment. With regards to the torque-limiting mechanism, I'd rather have one, but either is fine. If the mics are calibrated using the ratchet/friction thimble, they read the same no matter who...
Re: 1or 3 phase for lathe,mill Look into VFDs for supply 3ph from 1ph- they provide very clean 3ph power, are competitive in price, and are much smaller. Example- http://www.driveswarehouse.com/Drives/AC+Drives/Phase+Converter+VFD/PC1-50.html
Re: Problem with AI mag feeding in McRee chassis If you modify the magazine to work, your rifle will only work with modified magazines. There is a proper fix for it. Actually, it isn't a fix, as that implies a fault in the chassis. The mag catch is mounted to the trigger guard. The...
Re: Badger EFR ID "Enlargement" If the stock assembly can be held securely, or the EFR can be assemble tightly and mounted on a lathe via the rail, the hole can be line-bored or bored with a boring bar between centers. see the following: Fig. 180 A more modern approach would be to 3d the...
Re: posibably the dumbest machining question to date. Yes- 1/2" is the nominal OD if the threads. When you turn down the muzzle to make the thread tenon, you will cut this diameter to about .492"-.498" instead of .500" for a 2A spec thread. Once you begin threading your 28-pitch thread...
Re: machines and tools I am happy with my Mitutoyo instruments. My favorites are my new and old Swiss-made Brown and Sharpes. New Starrett is not the same quality as old Starrett. Swiss B&S, Tesa, Etalon are up around the top of the heap regarding quality. Long Island Indicator is a...
Re: my opinion on fluted bolts for field rifles... Fluting minimizes bolt contact with the action. Capillary action that may wick moisture between the receiver and the bolt is restricted to a smaller surface area with a fluted bolt. This smaller area allows the shooter to break the bolt...
Re: Fat Bastard muzzle break Hi Derek- Ideally, .600 is a good thread length. Because the shoulder needs to be shaved to index the brake, thread the muzzle 5/8" x 24tpi x .575" long. After you index it, you'll be pretty close to .600". Be certain that you dial in the barrel coaxially with...
Re: ATF seizes airsoft guns The seizure order was rescinded and there are no restrictions on airsoft guns anymore. http://noairsoftforoldmen.blogspot.com/search/label/BATFE The model in question: http://www.airsoftextreme.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4040 There...
Re: Whats the best fighter jet fly by you've seen? F/A-18 at Great Georgia Airshow- .9 Mach, 100ft. over the runway and the right atmospheric conditions to create a compression disc. Really awesome!