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The code is different. the ghost gunner 2 is also sold as a beginner's cnc by another name. I can do a lower multiple ways. Heck I could make a bolt together lower from bolts and sheet metal. In fact I keep being tempted to do just that. Just because I can. The devices that can be used are numerous. Heck, I have considered making a from scratch break barrel 38 special of novel design. Guns are simple machines.Flame suit on. Here is the not so popular opinion so far in this thread:
I am very pro 2A and fully support the right that we can all legally make our own firearms for our own personal use. However, a desktop CNC milling machine specifically marketed, programed, fixtured, and tooled just to allow someone with limited to zero machining ability to kick out an AR lower is WAY different than a 3 axis Haas VF-2 or even a Haas Mini-Mill made for and used in general manufacturing. You can not just buy a VF-2, toss in in your house and start kicking out lowers with no experience, not going to happen unless you have training on how to use, set up, and program that equipment. I used to be a CNC machinist, and still claim it somewhat, I still have my Kennady (machinists will know what that is), it's not as simple as "set it and forget it" to run a real CNC milling machine from scratch.
Heck the posts with the Youtube guy melting down cans or old brass is very proof of what I am talking about. In the Youtube videos, he uses manual milling equipment and most importantly skills learned that is not JUST making a lowers, is way different. That same guy can use his equipment and skills to manufacture about anything, it's not dedicated allowing anyone with the $ to spend to make as many nontraceable lowers as they wish. As for 80% lowers and router jigs, I personally think the jigs sold that specifically allows a router to "mill out" and finish 80% lower almost crosses the same line as dedicated CNC desktop mills. It's made to do one and one thing only with little to no skill to operate.
Again 100% for the right for someone to make their own firearm. (Like the guy on Youtube, rock on) There will always be someone looking to cash in on making it easy. 80% lowers seam to already be that. Pushing it further just makes 2A more of an uphill battle and takes focus on the true rights we are in the fight of our lives.