Barrel Dimpling Jig

[JohnnyP636]

A gas block jig would not save you from that problem. If the gas block can't line up then neither would the jig lol

yes it would because its going to let me drill the first dimple in the right spot, 100% aligned with the gas port.
Maybe you don't understand that is the import part to me, I can get another gas block or modify this one to slide on more. However if I drill dimple in the wrong spot, it will not matter what set screw gas block I try to use it wont align because Id have dimpled the barrel in the wrong spot.

If you still don't get it, the jig does not rely on simply sliding the jig on as far as you can and hope that is aligned. The jig has a centering pin or pointed set screw, that makes it align with the gas port on the barrel. it is a fool proof way of aligning that first dimple with the gas port hole in the barrel

Like so, pointed set screw aligns port hole, plastic tipped set screw locks it into place on the barrel. Then the 2 holes that are to be drilled/dimpled are on the other side of the jig

 

[Wal-Mart Greeter]

What does it matter where the dimple is if you can't place the gas block in that position? LMFAO

This is absolutely ridiculous. I suggest you get off the internet, stop shopping for tools that you don't need, sit down with the barrel and gas block and take some ####ing time to think.

 

[JohnnyP636]

What does it matter where the dimple is if you can't place the gas block in that position? LMFAO

This is absolutely ridiculous. I suggest you get off the internet, stop shopping for tools that you don't need, sit down with the barrel and gas block and take some ####ing time to think.

I am sorry you do not understand how this whole alignment of the dimple to the gas port works.....This is not my first BBQ however, and what I am trying to achieve it not wrong.

 

[Wal-Mart Greeter]

Unlike you, I've done this multiple times. Successfully. In fact I've probably done it in a tenth of the time you've wasted thinking about a tool you don't need.

Best of luck.

 

[jiffx2781]

Man you'd make a s#!tty Wal-Mart Greeter

 

[JohnnyP636]

Unlike you, I've done this multiple times. Successfully. In fact I've probably done it in a tenth of the time you've wasted thinking about a tool you don't need.

Best of luck.

All I have done is posted info and a picture of my personal experience, and how in my situation using the gas block as a jig wouldn't be a good idea IMO

as I have already said

"To each their own, I would personally prefer to align it better if not %100. That's just me, not saying its the way everyone has to do it, or that it wont work."

 

[rifleman762]

I didn't dimple for my setscrew gas block. No problems. Plus if you manage to screw up the location of the gas block it's easy to adjust. Especially if you are anal about having zero stress on the gas tube for a genuine free float barrel experience. Now I use a clamping gas block. Costs $10 more. Even fewer problems.

 

[beltfed]

I am sorry you do not understand how this whole alignment of the dimple to the gas port works.....This is not my first BBQ however, and what I am trying to achieve it not wrong.

No, you are certainly not wrong, however there is no requirement to align the gas port in the barrel to that of the gas block perfectly. Gas blocks have enlarged holes to account for this 'imperfection'.
Whatever turns your crank, but know that just 'cause you've got $5000 tied up in parts, doesn't mean it is going to shoot any better than a run-of-the-mill build.

I would argue that it is far more important to ensure that the gas tube installation doesn't interfere with the carrier - even if, and this is probably going to blow your mind - the gas block and tube sits not perfectly at the 12 o'clock.