[William Tell]

doorgunner69 said:Who makes that rig and what is the cost?

Here’s a link:

http://www.harborfreight.com/two-speed-variable-bench-mill-drill-machine-44991.html

Yesterday their 20% off sale ended. With the hold down kit, some mill bits, a collet kit, etc. , I wouldn’t plan on getting into this for less than about $1k. You’ll also probably need a specialized jig for guidance in doing the work.

The big advantage of this mini-mill over a drill press is that a drill press is not designed to hold the cutting tool against lateral forces. If you don’t hold the cutting tool firmly enough, it will move downward in the chuck while “milling” and will cut too deeply, possibly ruining your work piece. Don’t ask how I know this.

Making your own gun is not a way to save money. In Kalifornia now it is not even a way to insure privacy of gun ownership.

[Big Red Badger]

Roll Your Own,,,

LOVE it!

[doorgunner69]

Now that I visualize it (I think) it seems the bit might try to “screw” itself into the part if too much torque was happening, pulling it out of the chuck.