dskinsler83 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 That's the one im looking it ... $99 and silver and looks like it'll at least take a mid length ar hand guard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanniek71 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Can find an old oven on Craigslist for cheap or free sometimes too if you have the space for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 My tiny little single car garage shop is getting full. Moved the personal stuff to a storage building as I have applied for the 07 FFL and will have to add a small safe for customer firearm storage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightUp_OG Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 Far from genius my man, I re-read that post I hope it did not come off snarky. I have been eyeing the smoker for a while. A buddy mine suggested I build my own oven and there are some "how to's" on youtube but I still think the smoker might be the way to go. Might even be able to do short rifle barrels. @ Donny - Never thought about tipping on its long side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amish_rabbi Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 so, spurred on by this thread and the recent end of shooting season freeing up my weekends, I finished the setup and cut the first thing on my cnc machine. I did it all with hand written g code, no manual jogging. I'm quite happy managed not to break anything as well so that is a plus. Next I need to get comfortable running the code that I generate with CAM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Heck no brother not snarky at all! I was serious! I would have been lost without some texting and emailing if it weren't for you brother! No worries... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) I have the large Oster that can cook a pizza that Walmart sells. I use it for coating bullets. I am very happy with it. I usually throw a couple folgers coffee cans of bullets in it at a time. It warms up fast and has a precise temp control. Make sure it has digital controls. My first just had a dial, it could be off 40 degrees. It accounted for at least 1 egg shaped batch of bullets! The digital are spot on according to my non-contact thermometer . Edited September 29, 2014 by bmiller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amish_rabbi Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) are you guys using slide jigs to tri top your guns? seems easy to buy for a 1911 but I'm not sure how to go about it for things like a glock or a CZ Edited October 1, 2014 by amish_rabbi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Glocks-Straight Up and myself have thrown around that idea. Look back a couple pages and you will see the set up OG came up with and I went with a angle vise. The yavapi jig is supposed to be the way to go for 1911 slides and we tossed around the idea of making one of those for Glocks. Still would be nice to have one for other things on GLOCK slides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amish_rabbi Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 you lose a ton of Z height with the angle plate though, which is a issue with smaller mills. how did you hold your glock slide for tri-topping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Just as I mentioned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightUp_OG Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) Thanks Daniel, just making sure I did not come off snarky. @ amish_rabbi - the angle plate does take up some Z but provides more than enough room for flat topping and tri-topping on the smaller mills. Edited October 1, 2014 by StraightUp_OG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Snarky on what lol I'm lost brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amish_rabbi Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 oops, miss read that sentence. I'll order the slide jig for a 1911 as I like that solution (less I have to measure/indicate the better) then once I figure it out I'll cad it up for a glock slide and post it here for everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 If you buy the Yavapi slide fixture, be sure to check it. Last one I got the angles were way off. They sent me a replacement which was fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPRSkip Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 If you buy the Yavapi slide fixture, be sure to check it. Last one I got the angles were way off. They sent me a replacement which was fine. Good to know, thanks Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPRSkip Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Just had a thought and have not looked but I assume I could not tri top a slide that already has the sights cut? Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Depends on how deep the cuts are that are there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 There is what is called the faux tri top that you do your cuts up to the sight cuts and stop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugerp89ipsc Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Forgive my ignorance, has anyone tried milling a tac rail into a STI long wide frame? No CNC experience here, just very interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Forgive my ignorance, has anyone tried milling a tac rail into a STI long wide frame? No CNC experience here, just very interested. You mean CNC or manual? Either way, it should be pretty simple once you have the dimensions. Someone posted one recently that was done by Lone Star Innovations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Forgive my ignorance, has anyone tried milling a tac rail into a STI long wide frame? No CNC experience here, just very interested. Yes, it is not difficult. They sell them with it already done also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnar897 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Great Thread! I have wanted to do this for some time and my wife hates you all for inspiring me to get off my duff. I have almost finished my Cerakote booth and have installed an oven in the garage. The mill idea is burning a hole in my empty pocket. I have been reading this forum and surfing for what is out there mill wise and based on that research I have found that a Grizzly G704 is $1200 the conversion is 3600 + 4800. The G0619 $1850 conversion 6200 = 8050. Tormach 7700 $6850 kit is $16K. I have realized over the years I need to use the tractor theory - find the size you need and buy the next larger tractor. Then apply the stump grinder theory - any size stump grinder will finish the job, it just depends on how long you want to be there. My questions are: Do you get what you pay for? Are larger machines just faster? I am trying keep this purchase reasonable. Any help will be greatly appreciated Thank you Gunnar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I would tell anyone who wants to do this to get on the Home Shop Machinist forum and ask the same questions.We have some really smart guys on Enos and there are more on the other forum. We are talking about finding all your options so you can make an informed decision. Do your homework before spending any money. Remember every answer you get is one personal opinion. You need to read them all, then sort through and find what fits your individual situation. For my part, I say your tractor and stump grinder theories are spot on. You usually end up wishing for a bigger machine than you have. I have found for general home shop use, I would want a mill with a minimum of 18" of X travel and 9" of Y travel and the most Z axis possible. For a lathe, I wouldn't go less than 12 X 36. Do you get what you pay for? I have a friend that has a Tormach 1100. I think you get what you pay for from them because the mill works well, is easy to use and has great customer support. But not everyone can afford that. I don't have firsthand experience with any of the other Hobby type options. Are larger machines faster? A bigger mill can often make better time because of being able to take heavier cuts, but it partly depends on the parts being cut and the capabilities of the smaller machine. A small machine can be fast too, given the right conditions. Also, a larger machine can have multiple setups at the same time, just due to the larger table real estate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Is it a hobby or is it a business plan? If it is a hobby, low speed and slow will teach you a lot. If it is a business plan, big HP and fast will get you a LOT more parts per hour and cut down your R&D time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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