Posted on 10/01/2014 9:26:49 AM PDT by Utilizer
WIRED.COM can not be linked to or excerpted according to 'Da Rulz', but I wanted to pass on that the site has an article up about how the creator of the 'plastic gun' has now come up with a computer-controlled milling machine that can create an AR-15 lower receiver. More details at site...
Ignore the link above, it only leads to the FR index page. The link to read the article is here:
http://www.wired.com/2014/10/cody-wilson-ghost-gunner/
Look for it to be quickly outlawed in DC, NY, CAN, AUS and NZ. Followed by San Francisco and Berkely if I were a betting man.
When 3D printers are outlawed only outlaws will have 3D printers.
I’ve looked into 3d printers for home use, mainly to learn for myself. It is on the list of stuff.
Forgot Illinois
Actually, I thought that the capability of printing out quick versions of printed-circuit “boards” for prototyping useage would have caused many in the electronics industry to call for even more drastic regulations for the regular 2D printer alone, but so far its limitations have not been deemed that much of a problem for many so knock on wood.
Anyone with a Dremel tool and access to info on the receivers that one wished to construct has been able to do this for some time now, or even easier with access to a small milling machine. Said machines not being inexpensive being the main limitation there. This is just a more dedicated machine for ease-of-manufacturing purposes.
Look for attempts to bypass the current laws on the books and then outlaw the personal construction of firearms to quickly follow.
I’ve been looking into small milling machines. Add in the initial cost, weight, shipping fees, and tools/accessories and it is not a prospect for the faint of heart.
Interesting link. I think I would like to start out a bit smaller first, like say a Smith & Wesson 9mm auto frame to get some experience first. Plus, cheaper prices on the blueprints since I would be interested in more than one model to work on.
Never been there, so I’ll take your word for it luv. :)
Probably Chicago, Detroit, and New Jersey as well. Oh, and course the entire UK including Londonistan.
It isn’t talked about yet but you could use a 3d plastics printer to make a real firearm if you printed the void of the barrel and then electroplated it with nickle (which would take some time, but it is an easy do it yourself in the basement project, until you had a thick enough metal part. then machine the ends and melt the plastic out. viola!
3d printer prices are falling and so are 3dmetalprinter prices and 3dmetal, scanning, milling, and printers. see Kickstarter and indiegogo
Any affordable ones at Harbor Freight? I call it Chinese takeaway.
I bought some black finish hand tools there for on camera appearance but will use my good tools for advance work. The shiny stuff even with dulling spray will drive auto levels crazy. I wished the 60d had manual video controls.
It is on the way out. Need to go to 4K.
Gun running is so much funner.
If it is a success and if prices continue to plunge, it will lead to immediate calls to license ammo sales. Watch for it.
Still around ......
I believe I recall seeing one there for about 600-800 US$, but then you add in the cost for the stabilizing base, changes to the belt and plastic pulleys, accurizing accessories, specific tap, dies, cutters and borers, and stabilizing jigs, and the price rapidly goes up.
Then throw in the cost for shipping all that weight from the factory to your location (too much for UPS even, I think) and you start thinking that perhaps going with a more expensive model with the standard tools and accuracy already performed at the factory might be the better option.
I am still considering which way to go on that type of machinery. Plus selecting a site that can handle the total weight of the machine with its metal base, and electrical loads.
Yes indeed. *smile*
Later
Except that this machine is not a 3D printer. It's a computer controlled milling machine.
I'd be very wary of any metal firearm created with a 3D printer.
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