Project: SVT-M
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While stripping the SVT, I realized that the bolt cover pin (rod? - not sure of the actual name - its the part that's in the lower right of this picture), had the same diameter as the secondary gas rod, so if I find a 12" x .375" Ti bar I should be able to turn this second part also 
It's 95.04mm (3.741") long and 16g. I wouldn't normally go thru the troubles of making a Ti part for this, but since I'll probably get a 0.375" x 12" Ti bar, might as well do it!
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It's 95.04mm (3.741") long and 16g. I wouldn't normally go thru the troubles of making a Ti part for this, but since I'll probably get a 0.375" x 12" Ti bar, might as well do it!
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Have you tried metal supermarkets?
Uh, metal whatnow? Not sure we have those around ottawa... what keywords would you recommend using with the 'ol el-google?
Oh, lol.. didnt figure it was the actual name!
Cheers
Edit: oh sh*t... that's super close to princess auto and busy bee tools... that's gonna be an expensive shopping trip!
DaveMachine
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Lol... just saw that.
I'll try and see what's the shortest I can get it for those 2 pieces... that rod is 200$ + whatever the work will be to machine it to the replacement parts specs!
At this rate, when the SVT-M is done, it will cost more than double the normal rifle price.. haha
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I'm sure the gunsmithing cost would put this out of the question but rebuilding it into an skt 40 would probably be a wicked fun shooter with a rear mounted aperture or scope.
Flash with the 6 port break would something special. Its been a project ive longed to do for a little while.
Flash with the 6 port break would something special. Its been a project ive longed to do for a little while.
I'm sure the gunsmithing cost would put this out of the question but rebuilding it into an skt 40 would probably be a wicked fun shooter with a rear mounted aperture or scope.
Flash with the 6 port break would something special. Its been a project ive longed to do for a little while.
huh, I've never heard of those before.. will have to look into it
I might not need a gunsmith to turn the rod... Just someone that can turn titanium to match the two original parts. Heck I'd do it if I had the tools/machine
I also want whatever I do to be reversible... in case I sell it or whatnot. If I'm to change some original part, I'd have to get a spare one first.
DaveMachine
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Break out the files and make the Khyber pass proud.
I've played with titanium swarf by lightning it on fire. Burns bright, just like magnesium.
While it's supposed to be not be as hard as steel, it sure is a lot harder to work. Hard on the tools, when trying to cut it or drill it.
I think it's prone to galling.... I wonder if that would be a problem in this application. Cool idea though, don't have to worry about corrosion
While it's supposed to be not be as hard as steel, it sure is a lot harder to work. Hard on the tools, when trying to cut it or drill it.
I think it's prone to galling.... I wonder if that would be a problem in this application. Cool idea though, don't have to worry about corrosion
Eaglelord17
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My recommendation would be to try stainless steel. You shouldn't have a issue with people being willing to work on it and it is corrosion resistant as well.
I'm looking to lighten the load, hence the Ti parts.
