80% build tips

[11Charlie]

This is a deal that Palmetto runs pretty regularly <broken link removed> .The SPARC seems to be pretty eell regarded in the bang for the buck category. Looks like a nice topper for a pistol build. Most other retailers seem to price it in the $200 range so you're essentially getting a free stack o mags.

I've seen that and almost bit several times. Seems like a good deal.

 

[notazombie]

I think it'll be my Christmas present to myself.

 

[11Charlie]

I think it'll be my Christmas present to myself.

I have done that about ten times this year.

 

[Tomahawk67]

I'm all about 80's and have been for years.

 

[The Heretic]

My jig shipped today excited to get that thing up and running.

Yeah, mine shipped yesterday. 5D must have caught up with the orders.

 

[turbo_vanner]

I just throw my 80%s in a CNC mill at work. The real fun is drawing up custom engravings for the magwell, and outside of the fcg pocket.

One time I threw a 0% in there to see if I could do it, I could, but probably wont again.

 

[The Heretic]

Has anybody used a Dremel engraver with a letter template to engrave on the lower?

How did it turn out?

https://www.amazon.com/Dremel-290-0...=UTF8&qid=1512759657&sr=8-3&keywords=engraver

 

[11Charlie]

Has anybody used a Dremel engraver with a letter template to engrave on the lower?

How did it turn out?

https://www.amazon.com/Dremel-290-0...=UTF8&qid=1512759657&sr=8-3&keywords=engraver

I was thinking the same thing. Would love to know if that worked.

 

[Tomahawk67]

I got some laser engraved a while ago and they turned out great.

 

[11Charlie]

Just received my 5D tactical jig in the mail.

 

[The Heretic]

Just received my 5D tactical jig in the mail.

Yup - mine was in my mailbox when I got home last night.

Now I need to get some reamers, check that I have the right drill bits and setup the workbench in the shop

Keeping my eyes open for a used drill press of quality and a vise or two (one bench vise and a machinists drill/mill vise).

 

[11Charlie]

I have been looking for a bench vise. I'm thinking that I am going to just go buy a new one. As for my shop I came to the conclusion last night that I need to rearange a few things and get set up a little better before I mill my first lower.

@The Heretic do we need to have a machinists vise? I know Iron mentioned having the reamers which makes sense.

 

[Ura-Ki]

No real reason to have two vices. I have a free standing vice on a weighted stand.
I do use a machinist cross vice on my drill press though! If your planning more projects down the road, this would be the set up to have. For those just starting out and needing the best bang for the buck, just get a really good machinest vice and make sure you have a good heavy duty bench.

 

[11Charlie]

80% Lower Receiver Stencils

I did some checking on these. They don't work on a cerekoted lower.

 

[notazombie]

I wouldn't think so. I ordered a set with Hydramatic marks for a retro. I'll report here when I get around to trying it out.

 

[Kruel J]

Just received my 5D tactical jig in the mail.

Yeah, and I just got an email that Brownell's finished 80's are back in stock. For $60 instead of $35 when I tried to order one and the order got canceled.

BTW, did I mention I've got a new-to-me Leupold and some rings I need to find a gun to mount permanently to?

 

[Kruel J]

This is a deal that Palmetto runs pretty regularly Vortex Sparc Red Dot Scope & Ten Magpul PMAG 30rd Magazines .The SPARC seems to be pretty well regarded in the bang for the buck category. Looks like a nice topper for a pistol build. Most other retailers seem to price it in the $200 range so you're essentially getting a free stack o mags.

The Sparc AR is a quality dot. I run one on my PSA 9mm AR pistol build. Hah, the day after I bought mine from SW and mounted it, PSA ran this deal for the first time. Just my luck........

 

[11Charlie]

BTW, did I mention I've got a new-to-me Leupold and some rings I need to find a gun to mount permanently to?

Thats Awesome!!! put it on a nice AR and then we can go range test it!

 

[Kruel J]

Thats Awesome!!! put it on a nice AR and then we can go range test it!

LOL perfect!

Actually I'm hoping to see my Vortex in the next week or so, and then we need to range test IT! And my AR wearing a shiny new Leupold!

 

[notazombie]

BTW, for any of you guys that run into trouble finding lowers, Right To Bear seems to always be in stock. 80 Percent AR Lowers for Sale