To: Black_Rifle_Gunsmith
Does one need a milling machine for the 80% or will a drill press or even a hand held electric drill work?
3 posted on
07/11/2019 12:15:58 PM PDT by
BipolarBob
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To: BipolarBob
Does one need a milling machine for the 80% or will a drill press or even a hand held electric drill work?I've seen them made using a drill press and jigs, but some claim difficulty in connecting the holes to make slots. Your mileage may vary. Some are touting plunge routers with end-mill bits.
6 posted on
07/11/2019 12:29:09 PM PDT by
IYAS9YAS
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To: BipolarBob
19 posted on
07/11/2019 1:29:48 PM PDT by
notloud
To: BipolarBob
36 posted on
07/11/2019 5:57:07 PM PDT by
marktwain
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To: BipolarBob
Does one need a milling machine for the 80% or will a drill press or even a hand held electric drill work? A drill press will work, and is a whole lot easier, But you do not necessarily need one, even for a 0% receiver forging. I've done it.
However, at circa $40, an AAO 80% lower saves a lot of time. AAO Mfg.com
50 posted on
07/12/2019 11:55:59 AM PDT by
archy
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