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  • newmuzzleloader

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    joppa
    I’m not going to put it together, because I’m lazy. I am willing to put in an order for a ton of lowers if people want to pay cash for them. No names taken, no questions asked.

    My jigs only go to people I know.

    Veeerrry interesting. I would be in for some of that.
    My Son in law is now a registered ffl in Pennsylvania. I'm trying to come up with ways to make this work for me as a Md resident but my imagination is not coming up with much.
     

    FHJ69

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    Mar 13, 2011
    458
    Upper PDRMC
    I'm in for a group buy to add more 15's and 10's to the collection.

    As a side note if you get 6065 Aluminum the 5D Tactical end mill WILL build up and chatter. The 7075 (harder) machines easier. I have also used an old machinists trick (yes it's messy so do it outside) of having a small squirt bottle like those in tattoo shops that has 100% pure neatsfoot oil (acquired at any horsey tac shop or Tractor Supply). That is one of the BEST old skool cutting lubes for aluminum. Makes a very nice product. If you have a a heated ultrasonic cleaner use it after you use break clean on the part to remove residue. Then de-bur the edges gently and clean again. Once all cleaned and baked use Birchwood Casey Aluminum Black to seal the machined cavity.
     

    Pinecone

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    Feb 4, 2013
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    I’m not going to put it together, because I’m lazy. I am willing to put in an order for a ton of lowers if people want to pay cash for them. No names taken, no questions asked.

    My jigs only go to people I know.

    If someone puts this together, I would be in for a couple.
     

    COACH1106

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    Jun 18, 2020
    154
    HANOVER MD
    I've been looing to build my first AR 15 so I'd be in for a order. If anyone would like to help me and guild my build that would be much appreciated also.
     

    rgramjet

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    Jan 25, 2009
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    Howard County
    I’m not going to put it together, because I’m lazy. I am willing to put in an order for a ton of lowers if people want to pay cash for them. No names taken, no questions asked.

    My jigs only go to people I know.

    Man, thats very nice of you!

    Which 80s do you like?

    How many dollars are they?
     

    1841DNG

    Ultimate Member
    Apr 17, 2016
    1,143
    I've never built one but I have seen them in stock at Bollinger's Gunsmithing in Taneytown before. But I have not been through there in ages and I would recommend calling first considering how low inventories all across the country are. It does sound like a fun project though as you would get the satisfaction of actually making something to some extent.
     

    cotman68

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    Feb 21, 2010
    797
    Stewartstown, Pa
    Everything is expensive these days. I like the cerro forge. They have the keyhole forge mark on them.


    Cerro Forge are my favorites as well , can’t find any right now. Got some at the York show from the guy selling the poly 80 Glock kits. Bought all he had that day.


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    teratos

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    Jan 22, 2009
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    Im going to use a Mattel lower.
     

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    Rockzilla

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    Cerro Forging
    7075 T6 heat-treated aluminum

    Anchor Harvey Forging
    7075 T6 heat-treated aluminum

    are the ones I buy..

    @teratos
    I'd be up for a couple lowers if the ones above.Just let me know...

    Oh just got my other jig.. 80% Arms Easy Gen 3 its all aluminum
    where as the new 5D tactical's have plastic (type material) Router plate
    don't own that one, only the pre-plastic, skeleton side plate version

    so got em all, once I get settled from all the other stuff going on, it's
    build time....
    need to get a decent Tig welder.


    -Rock
     

    Slackdaddy

    My pronouns: Iva/Bigun
    Jan 1, 2019
    5,850
    I have a Lincoln precision 225,,,,
    Are you welding up the jig??

    What are unfinished 80% going for these days? if they can be found.


    Cerro Forging
    7075 T6 heat-treated aluminum

    Anchor Harvey Forging
    7075 T6 heat-treated aluminum

    are the ones I buy..

    @teratos
    I'd be up for a couple lowers if the ones above.Just let me know...

    Oh just got my other jig.. 80% Arms Easy Gen 3 its all aluminum
    where as the new 5D tactical's have plastic (type material) Router plate
    don't own that one, only the pre-plastic, skeleton side plate version

    so got em all, once I get settled from all the other stuff going on, it's
    build time....
    need to get a decent Tig welder.


    -Rock
     

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