StraightUp_OG Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Thank you sir! I am going to steal some more form ya too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightUp_OG Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 The thing weights 48oz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Wow! My edge with a 6" sight tracker and plastic grip comes in at 41.4 oz . That should be a soft shooting gun. I love the soft impulse of 200 gr bullets in mine. Have you tried any O.G.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightUp_OG Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 No only the 180's. Once it is broken in I will give some 200's a whirl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 1 full day of prep. Two rounds of degreasing, two rounds of etching, dry overnight. thanks for that info. it helps to know what people in the real world do. I find the paint manufacturers seem to always underestimate the mount of prep actually needed for decent results. I didn't do any degreasing, just went straight into using first the acid powder mix, then into using hydrochloric acid to etch it and used a pressure washer to blast stuff off it. mine was probably still a full day or more of prep too. takes a long time to dry and make sure ALL the moisture is out of the slab. OG: the latest gun looks awesome too. it has me thinking, with all the cool 1911s and 2011 limited type guns you've done will there be a 2011 open build in the future? I'd love to see your take on a modern 2011 open gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I just got in a G17L slide from LW I'm thinking of maybe chasing the factory serrations with a ball mill. Just curious how it would look. I have used my mill to mount SJC mounts and my striker work. It has been a great help. My DRO set the X axis head went out already so fixing that :-/. Is there a way to help with back lash? When I lock my head in place it moves at LEAST a full thou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoganbillJ Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Thinking about trying geomagic for 3d modeling, any input? Geomagic works great. It is a very advanced program for the cost. It is designed much like the high end modeling software. Very user friendly. Shoot me a PM if you have any further questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Thinking about trying geomagic for 3d modeling, any input? Geomagic works great. It is a very advanced program for the cost. It is designed much like the high end modeling software. Very user friendly. Shoot me a PM if you have any further questions. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jid2 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I just wrote a large check, no turning back meow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightUp_OG Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 I can't wait to see! Love the dramatic tension! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Maybe OT, but anyone here going to IMTS? Starts on 9/8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jid2 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I'm going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightUp_OG Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) I can't but would love too! Edited August 21, 2014 by StraightUp_OG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Here is the latest build from DK Custom Triggers. I used a LoneWolf G17L slide and chased the factory serrations with a ball end mill. Added the DK CUSTOM TRIGGER trigger kit, DK Custom Triggers Aggressive stipple job, Carver Customs Light AL mag well, 10lb recoil spring w/ stainless un captured guide rod, and factory extended mag release. Next decision is if I want to cut for a Bomar rear or go with the standard cut sights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightUp_OG Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) Very nice man! I love it! I think you can do a bomar. Get a scrap piece of 6061 T6 and practice it. The aluminum will save your tools while you practice. Once you got it, slow down the S&F and cut the slide. Edited August 22, 2014 by StraightUp_OG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossrods Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Hi straight up you've inspired me to try this also nice work, and great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightUp_OG Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 Thanks! I am glad the thread continues to inspire! Ask all the questions you want and post some pics as you go along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennRasch Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Very cool looking…….. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightUp_OG Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) OG: the latest gun looks awesome too. it has me thinking, with all the cool 1911s and 2011 limited type guns you've done will there be a 2011 open build in the future? I'd love to see your take on a modern 2011 open gun. I was just reading back and I missed this post. I have done this one and it's in the thread somewhere LOL. But I realized that I did not add any images post Cerakote. I tried to do a take on a tri-tone and mixed up some custom colors. The pics don't really show it well and I still need to do something with the RTS... Edited August 23, 2014 by StraightUp_OG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a matt Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Very clean lines. Nice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 WELP snapped my dang dovetail cutter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightUp_OG Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 Bummer! But it happens, I have busted a few tools in this endeavor. Did you make a relief cut before running the dovetail cutter through? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Nope! But after going back to where I bought the cutter it says to do that with a 1/4 end mill the finish with the dovetail cutter at no more than 700rpm. The instructional I found and read said to do it at 1100 rpm and no relief cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightUp_OG Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 I, now, always do the relief cut regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Yep I made a note lol. I just reversed engineered the Bomar cut in my ZEV slide and started cutting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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