Gunsmithing inletting DBM?
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Re: inletting DBM?
RD Precision has one of mine to do now - $80 via CNC. Says it takes way too long to do it CORRECTLY on a manual mil.
I'm sure you could butcher one up with a Dremel and make it fit if you like though.
RD Precision has one of mine to do now - $80 via CNC. Says it takes way too long to do it CORRECTLY on a manual mil.
I'm sure you could butcher one up with a Dremel and make it fit if you like though.
Re: inletting DBM?
I did mine with a hand file and a dremel. I would never do it again. I had to bed it twice to achieve something that made me not buy another stock.
I don't put to much stock in what a working rifle looks like, but I almost bought a new Manners after I did that. The 90 dollars on top of the purchase price is well worth it.
I did mine with a hand file and a dremel. I would never do it again. I had to bed it twice to achieve something that made me not buy another stock.
I don't put to much stock in what a working rifle looks like, but I almost bought a new Manners after I did that. The 90 dollars on top of the purchase price is well worth it.
Re: inletting DBM?
I did one today on a manual mill. It came out great, didn't even need to bed it (H&S has aluminum pillars, so no need to pillar bed either). I personally would not attempt this with a dremel or other hand held tool. Since I was only doing one of these, just did it old school - manual mill. If it were production, would make sense to program a CNC. Since I am ordering Manners stocks, they already CNC cut the stock per customer DBM, but this was just an old H&S I had that I wanted to put to use, and it was a fun project and good to get away from the computer for a few hours and hang with a couple of buddies. Mark
Set up, with threaded studs to line up the DBM. Silver sharpie shows up on a black stock.
Make a few slow cuts to get the basic shape.
Many passes with minimal material removal, stopping the machine and test fitting the DBM after each pass.
A couple hours later...
I did one today on a manual mill. It came out great, didn't even need to bed it (H&S has aluminum pillars, so no need to pillar bed either). I personally would not attempt this with a dremel or other hand held tool. Since I was only doing one of these, just did it old school - manual mill. If it were production, would make sense to program a CNC. Since I am ordering Manners stocks, they already CNC cut the stock per customer DBM, but this was just an old H&S I had that I wanted to put to use, and it was a fun project and good to get away from the computer for a few hours and hang with a couple of buddies. Mark
Set up, with threaded studs to line up the DBM. Silver sharpie shows up on a black stock.
Make a few slow cuts to get the basic shape.
Many passes with minimal material removal, stopping the machine and test fitting the DBM after each pass.
A couple hours later...
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Who makes the DBM you are using?
Jason<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Storm Tactical</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I did one today on a manual mill. It came out great, didn't even need to bed it (H&S has aluminum pillars, so no need to pillar bed either). I personally would not attempt this with a dremel or other hand held tool. Since I was only doing one of these, just did it old school - manual mill. If it were production, would make sense to program a CNC. Since I am ordering Manners stocks, they already CNC cut the stock per customer DBM, but this was just an old H&S I had that I wanted to put to use, and it was a fun project and good to get away from the computer for a few hours and hang with a couple of buddies. Mark
Set up, with threaded studs to line up the DBM. Silver sharpie shows up on a black stock.
Make a few slow cuts to get the basic shape.
Many passes with minimal material removal, stopping the machine and test fitting the DBM after each pass.
A couple hours later...
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Who makes the DBM you are using?
Jason<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Storm Tactical</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I did one today on a manual mill. It came out great, didn't even need to bed it (H&S has aluminum pillars, so no need to pillar bed either). I personally would not attempt this with a dremel or other hand held tool. Since I was only doing one of these, just did it old school - manual mill. If it were production, would make sense to program a CNC. Since I am ordering Manners stocks, they already CNC cut the stock per customer DBM, but this was just an old H&S I had that I wanted to put to use, and it was a fun project and good to get away from the computer for a few hours and hang with a couple of buddies. Mark
Set up, with threaded studs to line up the DBM. Silver sharpie shows up on a black stock.
Make a few slow cuts to get the basic shape.
Many passes with minimal material removal, stopping the machine and test fitting the DBM after each pass.
A couple hours later...
Re: inletting DBM?
Thank you<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://www.surgeonrifles.com/products/accessories/?module=products&product_id=154 </div></div>
Thank you<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://www.surgeonrifles.com/products/accessories/?module=products&product_id=154 </div></div>
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If its yours and your doing it you can take the time and do it on a mill.If your going at it from a buisiness stand point cnc is the way.
If its yours and your doing it you can take the time and do it on a mill.If your going at it from a buisiness stand point cnc is the way.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lilhank</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Who makes the DBM you are using?</div></div>
That one is a surgeon (Thanks for link Cobra). I also really like the ones by Seekins. They both have outstanding ambi magazine release features.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lilhank</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Who makes the DBM you are using?</div></div>
That one is a surgeon (Thanks for link Cobra). I also really like the ones by Seekins. They both have outstanding ambi magazine release features.
Re: inletting DBM?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lilhank</div><div class="ubbcode-body">did a search and did not come up with of anything.How hard or can you inlet your stock for DBM without a mill.
thank's
Jason
(I'm new at this so bare with me) </div></div>
That depends on how steady your hand is and how much time you got. I have seen some impressive dremel work but its no substitute for dedicated equipment and a knowledgeable operator.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lilhank</div><div class="ubbcode-body">did a search and did not come up with of anything.How hard or can you inlet your stock for DBM without a mill.
thank's
Jason
(I'm new at this so bare with me) </div></div>
That depends on how steady your hand is and how much time you got. I have seen some impressive dremel work but its no substitute for dedicated equipment and a knowledgeable operator.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I did my PSS stock with a Dremel, never again, send it off </div></div>
+1. Me too.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I did my PSS stock with a Dremel, never again, send it off </div></div>
+1. Me too.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jetmd</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would sent it off. Jeff @ CDI did mine and it turned out Great! </div></div>
If you dont mind, how much was the install?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jetmd</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would sent it off. Jeff @ CDI did mine and it turned out Great! </div></div>
If you dont mind, how much was the install?
Re: inletting DBM?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: _9H_Cracka</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I'm sure you could butcher one up with a Dremel and make it fit if you like though. </div></div>
Tried this with an old Stevens 200 stock... .... .... That's all I have to say haha
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: _9H_Cracka</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I'm sure you could butcher one up with a Dremel and make it fit if you like though. </div></div>
Tried this with an old Stevens 200 stock... .... .... That's all I have to say haha
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I have tried and given up, do yourself a favor and send it off unless you have a mill.
I have tried and given up, do yourself a favor and send it off unless you have a mill.
