speed Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 What is the best way to cut back a slide. I have a milling machine and some end mills. Not sure if this is best method though. Want to make a open shorty gun. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfinney Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Last one I cut from 6" to 5" I used a hacksaw and a water cooled bench grinder to even it up. But I'm definitely not a gunsmith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihatepickles Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 With a coldsaw, you could cut the length within 1/8" of the final length and then make your final cut with the mill and a solid carbide endmill. With a bandsaw or hacksaw, I would give myself more room and only cut within 1/4" starting out and then clean up with the mill. Remember, you're cutting the recoil system too, no surprises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMITH Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Wire EDM would be the ticket if you have access. Otherwise you could mill it easily. Remember to cut it at a 1* angle to match the comp angle, then you will need to trim at least once to time the comp with an acceptable gap. If you use feeler gauges to measure how much needs to come off you can probably just trim once on a good tight mill with DRO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huston in Austin Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 I used a Bridgeport type mill a 1/2 end mill long enough to cut in one pass. I took about 30 - 40 thou a pass and didn't get in a hurry, but I'm not a machinist. I just fix machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speed Posted April 5, 2007 Author Share Posted April 5, 2007 Thanks for the info everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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