Aluminum AR180B lower. *Update DONE!*

Never even thought of Rotary AF. I highly doubt they have the time but it's worth a try. I usually just use Hill Acme the few times I've needed stuff. They are slow, my work is too small, oil field takes priority.

How ever, me new project doesn't requie any fancy machining.
 
Update:
Got pictures from the guys at Dlask whom I had cut the magwell in a roughed out block of aluminum. Hope to start making chips next week when the billet gets here. BIG thank you goes out the Dr. Lector who was instrumental in getting this work done. With out his help and persistance I probably would have been dragging my feet on this and not even got this far yet. :D

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Gosh darn it! I can't stand this anticipation! Please hurry up!
But seriously, you have got to find a way to sell more than one a year. That would be just tragic.

BTW, who other than Midwest, has Tactical Forearm for AR180B?
 
Is it legal to make a reciever when there is not a gun amnesty? I know for the moment the CFC will probably be more than happy to register any long gun. But if the firearms act does not get fixed or the amnesty exstended won't manufacturers licences be required for this kind of stuff?
 
MasterPython said:
Is it legal to make a reciever when there is not a gun amnesty? I know for the moment the CFC will probably be more than happy to register any long gun. But if the firearms act does not get fixed or the amnesty exstended won't manufacturers licences be required for this kind of stuff?
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You can make any Non-Prohib firearm for yourself so long as you register it when it's complete, amnesty or not. Always could.
 
Armedsask said:
I need a machinist or machine shop that is familar with the AR15 type rifle, sI call it the VAC 1X. VAC for Volk Amory Customs, 1 for the first design, and X because its a prototype, expiremental, etc.

Thought? Input? Opinions?
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I don't like the sound of that.

expire
–verb (used without object) 1. to come to an end; terminate, as a contract, guarantee, or offer.
2. to emit the last breath; die.
3. to breathe out.
4. to die out, as a fire.
 
Blackthorne said:
First look at this thread. TOTALY AMAZING! Keep up the good work.


AR180B here I come. What would it take to get this into production? I mean cash wise?
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It wouldn't take much to CNC mill them, I designed it to be very simple. No compound radii, all straight edges and such.

I have no plans to sell any or go into production. I have though of possibly patenting it (once I build my upper of my own design) and maybe sell the lisence for it?
 
Armedsask said:
Update:
Got pictures from the guys at Dlask whom I had cut the magwell in a roughed out block of aluminum. Hope to start making chips next week when the billet gets here. BIG thank you goes out the Dr. Lector who was instrumental in getting this work done. With out his help and persistance I probably would have been dragging my feet on this and not even got this far yet. :D
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You're welcome, but wait untill you receive it, so I'm sure you are happy with it. And if you are, take it easy with making chips. Plan everything before you cut. You have a lot of work ahead of you, a lot of work, so prepare before you start.
 
If you're are not going to produce it, then maybe you should make some for yourself and sell the idea to Dlask or some company which might be interested in it.
Please, don't let the dream die.
 
Figured I'd give you guys an update on the project.

I spent about an hour an a half on Friday with the block, micrometers, dial gauges, and a pencil. I measured that sucker about 800 times. And then I measured it some more. I am VERY pleased with the work done by Dlask. It's exactly what I had asked them to cut for me.

Mostly I've been spending the last few days finishing my blueprints. I've been working on these for over a month and have been cutting the finishing touches on them now that I know what the size of block I'll be working with is. I've also been playing around with the CNC simulator I have and will probably cut it on the CNC mill. not only will this be faster but it will be more accurate than I can hope to be. Not to mention repeatable. ;)

Here's some teaser pictures.
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Blueprints so far

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Side profile. Design is optimized for ease of machining
 
Armie,
You know we all want one and are anxiously holding our breath!! Looks good! Thanks for the update.
 
Armedsask said:
Figured I'd give you guys an update on the project.

I spent about an hour an a half on Friday with the block, micrometers, dial gauges, and a pencil. I measured that sucker about 800 times. And then I measured it some more. I am VERY pleased with the work done by Dlask. It's exactly what I had asked them to cut for me.

Mostly I've been spending the last few days finishing my blueprints. I've been working on these for over a month and have been cutting the finishing touches on them now that I know what the size of block I'll be working with is. I've also been playing around with the CNC simulator I have and will probably cut it on the CNC mill. not only will this be faster but it will be more accurate than I can hope to be. Not to mention repeatable. ;)
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Good luck!
 
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