1911 jigs and tools anyone?

Knebel · Sep 2, 2018

Hello everyone,

I am in the process of colleting parts for a 1911 build and am wondering if anyone in the Beaverton area might have a railcutting jig, barrel lug file and stake tool for the plunger tube for sale. If not in Beaverton, I'll pay shipping an all of course.

I didnt realize really how expensive those all are before diving into this *eyeroll*. However, Loaning, I believe won't work right? Anyways, PM me about it!

gryghin · Mar 24, 2019

How far along are you with your 1911 build?

I finally made time for my PSA 1911 builds, so it would be good to compare learnings.

Stomper · Mar 25, 2019

Knebel said:
Hello everyone,

I am in the process of colleting parts for a 1911 build and am wondering if anyone in the Beaverton area might have a railcutting jig, barrel lug file and stake tool for the plunger tube for sale. If not in Beaverton, I'll pay shipping an all of course.

I didnt realize really how expensive those all are before diving into this *eyeroll*. However, Loaning, I believe won't work right? Anyways, PM me about it!

Correct, loaning the jig and tools will get the lender into a wee but if trouble. Purchasing said items for $5, using, then selling back for $5 on the other hand... won't.

Knebel · Mar 25, 2019

Stomper said:
Correct, loaning the jig and tools will get the lender into a wee but if trouble. Purchasing said items for $5, using, then selling back for $5 on the other hand... won't.

Yeah thats why I had said to PM lol. I was gonna buy them

. Anyway, I am pretty much done with my build.... still mocking around with the finish

gryghin · Mar 25, 2019

I'm most of the way done with one and in the process of getting it fine tuned. I've already talked with Lucky about coatings.

I'm still surprised at the amount of filling to get pieces to fit.

Knebel · Mar 25, 2019

What kind of coatings does he do? I currently have a stainless frame and carbon steel slide. Paint doesent hold up good. I even attempted a nickel plating... that turned out okay but I sanded it off because I didnt realize how much prep was involved to make it look smooth lol. I like the ionbond/dlc finishes a lot but am somehow more drawn to shiny haha. I've just shot 50rds through it on the weekend and my frontsight came loose and had a failure to feed (after installing a tighter front bushing).

gryghin · Mar 25, 2019

@LuckySG

Could you let @Knebel know what coatings you can do?

LuckySG · Mar 25, 2019

gryghin said:
@LuckySG

Could you let @Knebel know what coatings you can do?

Cerakote primarily. If you have something that would polish up lovely than it could be hit with a clear Cerakote.

Forrest Castile · Mar 25, 2019

Stomper said:
Correct, loaning the jig and tools will get the lender into a wee but if trouble. Purchasing said items for $5, using, then selling back for $5 on the other hand... won't.

Why does this get one in trouble?

I have a staking tool, grip safety jig, seer jig, and bobtail jig I would er... sell and buy back for $5. Other items, small parts and mags I'd sell for real too if needed....

westwood1 · Mar 27, 2019

I have a frame rail sanding jig. And a beavertail radius jig. Can also use the the frame rail jig for the slide.

Knebel · Mar 28, 2019

well.I dont need any tools anymore actually. I even sold the ones I bought.

loaning gets one in trouble because it has to be manufactured with your own tools by yourself for yourself. Thats why "buy" and "sell back" with "receipt"