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YYooper replied to the thread A little gunsmithing on a hot afternoon.Finished machining the profile and the slots. Then I mounted the scope and checked for its position relative to center. Came in at...
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YThe lawn originally sloped downhill away from the driveway, dug that out with the BX to make it relatively level (minding drainage...
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YYou may want to add a 3 point hitch adapter and pull off that. This way you can raise the front end of said log(s) to keep them from...
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YYooper reacted to Runs With Scissors's post in the thread A little gunsmithing on a hot afternoon with
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Very interesting thread. I can't comment but I like reading/learning. Keep up the good work sir! -
YA fun project for sure! Are you going to machine two cross slots for the rings only, or slot the entire rail like a standard Picatinny...
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YYooper replied to the thread A little gunsmithing on a hot afternoon.It will be picatinny. As many as I can fit between the mount holes.
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YYooper replied to the thread A little gunsmithing on a hot afternoon.So I decide to try the flats for the bolt lugs on the bottom. I sweep this with my indicator and get these to zero on both sides...
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YYooper replied to the thread A little gunsmithing on a hot afternoon.So now I'm at the point of sweeping the surfaces with an indicator to check my setup. I check for parallel with the barrel and its...
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YYooper replied to the thread Let’s see your shooting range.I envy both of you guys! I also envy my bil and his 400 yard range. Wish we lived closer because that is a distance I shoot varmints at...
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YI can go out to 300 yds.
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YThis is the second post where you want to complain about Kubota's prices on parts. We really don't need to hear / read it. If you don't...
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YYooper replied to the thread A little gunsmithing on a hot afternoon.Touching 90 degrees today with dew points in the 70's. Great day to stand in front of the mill with the a/c blowing on me! I cut a...
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YYooper replied to the thread A question for the ages..........What do "those people" do, when they can't find their 11/16 drill bit, but don't have a lathe?????.I see you discovered Tap Magic for aluminum. Awesome stuff!
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YYooper reacted to torch's post in the thread A question for the ages..........What do "those people" do, when they can't find their 11/16 drill bit, but don't have a lathe????? with Like.
Do you have a 4-jaw chuck? Perfect application for one as the jaws are independently adjustable so you can grip irregularly shaped...
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YYooper reacted to ken erickson's post in the thread A question for the ages..........What do "those people" do, when they can't find their 11/16 drill bit, but don't have a lathe????? with Like.
I agree! Coming up with work piece holding or clamping solutions was always the "fun" part of machining for me. And your spot on...
