spiros62 Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Did I totally mess this up can I still finish for use? or just keep it for a paperweight? Can it be repaired? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Throw 'er in the scrap bin. What happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Welcome to the forum feel free to tell us about yourself in the intro section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiros62 Posted April 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 I don't know everything was going good as I was getting down to the 1.25 Depth my shity drill press will stalling on me. So I took the plate off and I balled it and went over one too many. And I stop f****** drinking a long time ago LOL. I appreciate you getting back to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 42 minutes ago, spiros62 said: ISo I took the plate off and I balled it This is what cost you your receiver. The plate is there to save you from yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 That section by your thumb - that's where it's gotta be thicker, to hold/support the safety detent. It's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiros62 Posted April 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Can I fill it in with the little hard epoxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiros62 Posted April 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 3 minutes ago, 98Z5V said: That section by your thumb - that's where it's gotta be thicker, to hold/support the safety detent. It's done. I heard epoxy works good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 8 minutes ago, spiros62 said: I heard epoxy works good I've heard that you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink. Throw it away and start over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 (edited) 16 minutes ago, spiros62 said: I heard epoxy works good Can you epoxy your hand, face or your buddy standing next to you back together too when it blows up? Not saying that will happen........bbbbbuuuuuuttttt. Youre new here, I assume you are new to a few forums with your current situation. We’re not your normal barf.com forum, it’s not a bunch of egos clashing here. If either of the two guys that responded to me with your question I’d take my hits and call it junk. Edited April 12, 2018 by shepp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiros62 Posted April 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 1 minute ago, shepp said: Can you epoxy your hand, face or your buddy standing next to you back together too when it blows up? Not saying that will happen........bbbbbuuuuuuttttt. Youre new here, I assume you are new to a few forums with your current situation. We’re not your normal barf.com forum, it’s not a bunch of egos clashing here. If either of the two guys that responded to me with your question I’d take my hits and call it junk. Yes I was going to take their advice, and then somebody wrote to me just needed to be a little thicker. But yeah I don't need a blown up in my face. I'm just going to chalk it up to experience thanks guys I appreciate your input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 4 minutes ago, spiros62 said: Yes I was going to take their advice, and then somebody wrote to me just needed to be a little thicker. But yeah I don't need a blown up in my face. I'm just going to chalk it up to experience thanks guys I appreciate your input Good call, and welcome to the forums by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Welcome to the forum. And with all due respect, borrow a friends better quality drill press for the next one. Marginal tools will bite you in the rear in the long run, especially with expensive projects. Make sure the bit is quality as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiros62 Posted April 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 I was all excited, that is a brand new drill press but I didn't know a quarter horsepower motor wasn't enough. But I do agree with you the right tools I choc this up as a learning experience. Just sucks now at $35 billet has doubled in price since all the b******* going out there. Like I said I appreciate the info and all the feedback this is a great site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 You'll get it. Honestly, I've heard of guys recommending to start with one of the composite 80% lowers - those things machine WAY easier,and you get the hang of it quicker. Do one or two, then move to an aluminum one. Hell, punch out a couple composite AR15 lowers first, get used to it. Then bust out the next 308 lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiros62 Posted April 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, 98Z5V said: You'll get it. Honestly, I've heard of guys recommending to start with one of the composite 80% lowers - those things machine WAY easier,and you get the hang of it quicker. Do one or two, then move to an aluminum one. Hell, punch out a couple composite AR15 lowers first, get used to it. Then bust out the next 308 lower. Can I use an AR-15 billet to make an AR-10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Just now, spiros62 said: Can I use an AR-15 billet to make an AR-10? No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 You can use an AR15 billet to make a 300 AAC Blackout, though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 (edited) i did a couple tries on my new press and resorted to finish them off with my bros router set up. way better than a drill press in my opinion. Edited April 13, 2018 by sketch good shits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiros62 Posted April 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 1 minute ago, shepp said: No Well I do appreciate the input, what I really was going for to make the M16 A1 Colt I had in the service just for nostalgic reasons. So maybe I'll use the one I messed up for the the replica and hang it on my wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiros62 Posted April 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 1 minute ago, 98Z5V said: You can use an AR15 billet to make a 300 AAC Blackout, though... Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiros62 Posted April 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Just now, spiros62 said: Nice Well going to have to do something the wolves are at the door. Would like to have something made by my own hands something to be proud of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 5 minutes ago, spiros62 said: Well going to have to do something the wolves are at the door. Would like to have something made by my own hands something to be proud of. I recommend finding someone who has a knee mill and enlisting their advice and assistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiros62 Posted April 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 16 minutes ago, Matt.Cross said: I recommend finding someone who has a knee mill and enlisting their advice and assistance. I don't know anybody out here, I bought a drill press and the foot pedal with it and seems to do pretty good I'm just going to need a stronger motor next time spend more money on the drill press I only spent a hundred bucks on this table drill press you get what you pay for it right. But I had no idea what A knee Mill is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 25 minutes ago, spiros62 said: I don't know anybody out here, I bought a drill press and the foot pedal with it and seems to do pretty good I'm just going to need a stronger motor next time spend more money on the drill press I only spent a hundred bucks on this table drill press you get what you pay for it right. But I had no idea what A knee Mill is Usually folks just call it a Bridgeport, whether or not it actually is.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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