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thinwater
08-05-2010, 10:02 PM
Start with a large block of aluminum.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d624b3127ccefa9e7d49f61100000030O00AZOGrVwzZOG IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/
thinwater
08-05-2010, 10:04 PM
Machine everything away on the first side that does not look like a receiver.http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d624b3127ccefa9f6c7817cc00000030O00AZOGrVwzZOG IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/
thinwater
08-05-2010, 10:12 PM
Flip, put in soft jaws, do the other side.


http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d624b3127ccefa9e8202b6bd00000030O00AZOGrVwzZOG IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/
thinwater
08-05-2010, 10:14 PM
Put on the rotary table and do the rest, 7 positions stopped at.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d624b3127ccefa9f82f6960500000030O00AZOGrVwzZOG IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/
thinwater
08-05-2010, 10:18 PM
Engrave a serial number on it and test fit parts.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d624b3127ccefa9e9cd9b66900000030O00AZOGrVwzZOG IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/
thinwater
08-05-2010, 10:26 PM
Make prototype suppressor so the rifle wont hurt my ears when I shoot it.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d624b3127ccefa9e4731774400000030O00AZOGrVwzZOG IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/
thinwater
08-05-2010, 10:29 PM
Build the rest of the gun on over the counter parts.

(Yes, I have an S.O.T. and 07 FFL)

I have the drawings for the upper almost ready as well as a new lower design.


http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d624b3127ccefa9ef1dbf6c500000030O00AZOGrVwzZOG IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/
biometrics
08-06-2010, 08:35 AM
One Word for ya: SWEET !
RB211
08-27-2010, 10:56 AM
What milling machine do you have?
Eric D.
09-10-2010, 05:01 PM
AWESOME WORK sir.

I wish I could do that kinda work with my mill, but alas...mine is manual. :(

Can you CNC anything in CAD or what programs do you use for that? (I'm a TOTAL Newb at CNC-anything)
squirrel
09-16-2010, 07:29 PM
That looks really cool!! I would like to make one for an AR 15 and was not sure if that is legal. What needs to be done so the receiver is BATF legal?
Ken_Shea
09-16-2010, 09:12 PM
Nice for sure,
How did you manage the magazine well?

Also, what type alloy did you use?

Thanks
Ken
MarkBall2
09-17-2010, 08:29 PM
If you have a machine that can do the milling, you can legally build your own rifle. No serial number is needed either, however it's a good idea to have one.

As long as it doesn't leave the state it was made in, the alphabet boys in the black choppers have no jurisdiction.

In Montana, you can even legally build class III weapons for your own use. Although that's being challenged in court.
squirrel
09-18-2010, 07:17 PM
If you have a machine that can do the milling, you can legally build your own rifle. No serial number is needed either, however it's a good idea to have one.

As long as it doesn't leave the state it was made in, the alphabet boys in the black choppers have no jurisdiction.

In Montana, you can even legally build class III weapons for your own use. Although that's being challenged in court.
I guess we will be moving to Montana if that holds in court!!
biometrics
09-21-2010, 01:08 PM
Home built guns must be for your own use and not built for sale to others. I wouldn't sell one that you built... that may cross the line even if you sell it years later. ALL BATFE regs are available for reading on their website.