$28 AR15 receiver, some assembly required

[IronMonster]

Alright, I ordered one too.

I have no intention of every really using the thing, the combo of heavy and ugly is a deal killer. Interesting from a project standpoint though.

 

[bolus]

That shovel AK is super cool.

I probably am going to have to order one of these scrap metal parts kits just because.

If you wanted to make the trek up to my shop I could set you up to weld that sucker up.

wouldnt the new ATF rule require your do be registered as a manufacturer for me to do that? (not allowing people to use a shop to finish their 80% lowers)

 

[IronMonster]

Well, Who the FRU on here says no. Since he has a SOT I would think he knows a little something. It's questionable though. It seems to me though that if you are doing the actual construction it's a fairly safe approach. The guys I see them going after are the drop in CNC operations where the "builder" is just pushing the start button

 

[ZA_Survivalist]

That shovel AK is super cool.

I probably am going to have to order one of these scrap metal parts kits just because.

If you wanted to make the trek up to my shop I could set you up to weld that sucker up.

You guys should do it! Ive never seen an AR done up like that. It would make a very very interesting documentary if you were to film it as the project progressed. Doubt those ARFcom guys would like it.. But us AK guys love seeing firearms made by the hand of man.. No matter how crude haha

 

[bolus]

My parts shipped. I'm so excited. It should be a disaster! Better get a lower kit ordered.

 

[IronMonster]

I ordered mine less than an hour ago and already got a shipping notification too

 

[Stomper]

AR's Steampunk style... YEAH BABY!!

 

[etrain16]

Stop tempting me!

 

[IronMonster]

I got my bag of metal today. I am sure it says it someplace on the sales site but the buffer tube/receiver extension boss is not threaded. The tap to thread it will cost far more than the parts kit and it will be a bit tricky to get threaded perfectly straight.

 

[etrain16]

I got my bag of metal today. I am sure it says it someplace on the sales site but the buffer tube/receiver extension boss is not threaded. The tap to thread it will cost far more than the parts kit and it will be a bit tricky to get threaded perfectly straight.

I didn't catch that myself. That would be a tricky tap for sure. Maybe a local gunsmith has the tools and experience to do it. Only one shot to get it right.

Sounds like an 80% is still a better option for those that desire a lower with no serial number.

 

[bolus]

I got my bag of metal today. I am sure it says it someplace on the sales site but the buffer tube/receiver extension boss is not threaded. The tap to thread it will cost far more than the parts kit and it will be a bit tricky to get threaded perfectly straight.

the site says some people just weld on a castle nut instead of trying to thread it.

Hell, just weld on the buffer tube.

 

[The B]

Fillet bronze-brazing would actually probably look good... in a steam-punky kind of way. and done right, should hold up just fine.

 

[etrain16]

Fillet bronze-brazing would actually probably look good... in a steam-punky kind of way. and done right, should hold up just fine.

You may be right about the 'steampunk' look - those welds, etc. would be right at home:



Though, something like this might be more to your liking:

 

[The B]

Woah! Dood... people buy that bubblegum... you could probably make some money, pumping those things out. What's a manufacturing license run these days??

 

[IronMonster]

the site says some people just weld on a castle nut instead of trying to thread it.

Hell, just weld on the buffer tube.

Both the buffer tube and castle nut would be aluminum. If you can figure out how to weld steel to aluminum you could buy all the "real" lowers you wanted. You could solder or braze it

 

[The B]

Both the buffer tube and castle but would be aluminum. If you can figure out how to weld steel to aluminum you could buy all the "real" lowers you wanted. You could solder or braise it

What about alumasteel?

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[IronMonster]

Never heard of it nor know anything about it.

 

[The B]

 

[bolus]

Both the buffer tube and castle nut would be aluminum. If you can figure out how to weld steel to aluminum you could buy all the "real" lowers you wanted. You could solder or braze it

I thought the castle nuts are steel? I definitely see steel ones for sale.

I'll set up an account on the weapons guild to see how these guys build them
http://www.weaponsguild.com/

Im going to get a tap I think. I just love reasons to add to my tap collection.

 

[bolus]

I found a thread on weapons guild on a build with pics (probably need to register)

he used a lathe to cut the threads
http://www.weaponsguild.com/forum/index.php?topic=40366.0

Interesting forum. Lots of scratch built receivers