caz41 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I would like to time my comp to my barrel. I really don't want to send it off to have it done, and I don't have a lathe or nothin' fancy like that. What tools, steps, precautions to doing it at home ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPQR476 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 What firearm and what comp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz41 Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 Firebird barrel and rolling thunder comp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Put the comp in something that spins (drill?) and sand the end of it till you get it clocked the way you want. Key is keeping it flat as possible. The spin should keep you from taking too much off of any one side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPQR476 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I use a file and then 220/320/400 SC paper on a flat metal plate to keep things square as I finish up if I have to do one by hand. If you want to spin it, a ghetto-fabulous way to spin larger parts in a hand drill is to find a hole saw just larger than the piece. Wrap the piece tightly with masking tape to make an interference fit inside the hole saw. Put some modeling clay inside the base of the hole saw to help keep things straight. True it up and go. If you don't push too hard, it will stay straight enough to work. Just check often to make sure it's true. It's more hassle than the file method if you can keep a file straight, but it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlepig Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Forgive my ignorance, but why wouldn't a crush washer work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPQR476 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I was assuming he had a larger barrel/comp diameter and didn't want to use a crush/peel in there for an unsightly transition, but yeah, that would be a LOT easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz41 Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 Previously was a crush washer. Just wanted to get that blended look of it being one piece. Thanks for the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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