College student on Southern Oregon Coast

[Omni]

Currently on the south coast but returning to Oregon State in Corvallis to finish Mechanical Engineering degree this year, as long as our overlords don't shut it down again. Mainly joined for the Classifieds and info on upcoming 2A events. Thought about doing an AK build but parts kits are expensive and steel 7.62 is now going to be equal to 5.56 in price. Interested in builds and firearm design, any ideas for a college student on a budget?

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[sobo]

Welcome to The Board! Good luck on your studies (from a civil engineer of 30+ years)!

 

[Knobgoblin]

Cheap and fun. Easy to revisit with new ideas too.

 

[Omni]

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Cheap and fun. Easy to revisit with new ideas too.

That's a pretty good deal for a reciever and barrel. I have a standard 10/22 carbine so I like the threaded barrel, looking forward to getting into suppressors.

 

[Gunner3456]

Welcome!

 

[JohnnyMac]

Welcome to the club. Glad you found us.

 

[Xaevian]

Welcome!

 

[P7M13]

Welcome aboard.
No better experience than hands-on.
Get a 3D printer. Start designing and making prototypes. Learn how to do the real thing first on manual shop machines, then CNC.
Wrench on cars.
Doesn't have ORST have a machine shop you can use/learn? U Michigan Ann Arbor used to.
The ORST engineers I've worked with are prepared. Can't tell you how many mech and electrical engineers I've worked with who can't engineer their way out of a paper bag. But what the F do I know, I just studied Rocks for Jocks.

 

[gryghin]

Welcome Aboard. Glad you found the forum.



This is the best place to hang out on the internet.



Once we're able to start using the public lands again, check out the organized clean ups. It's the best way to meet the community and learn where and how to use public lands responsibly.

[Edit- We are doing non ODFW supported cleanups at public forests] - check the North Fork Wolf Creek Road thread in resources.


Until then check out Trash No Land.

Home - Trash No Land

Information for Target Shooting on Public Lands. "Stewardship Keeps It Open"2024 Pick Up The Burn Wolf Creek Lanes Cleanup

www.trashnoland.org

 

[Omni]

Welcome aboard.
No better experience than hands-on.
Get a 3D printer. Start designing and making prototypes. Learn how to do the real thing first on manual shop machines, then CNC.
Wrench on cars.
Doesn't have ORST have a machine shop you can use/learn? U Michigan Ann Arbor used to.
The ORST engineers I've worked with are prepared. Can't tell you how many mech and electrical engineers I've worked with who can't engineer their way out of a paper bag. But what the F do I know, I just studied Rocks for Jocks.

I am fairly proficient with manual machining (lathe/mill) and the OSU shop is excellent. The problem is manufacturing parts on campus would be highly questionable. I've worked on cars ever since high school which I believe made me mechanically inclined. I've done some 3D printing and obtaining one for myself would be achievable.
Thanks for your advice, I have encountered many fellow students who have absolutely no hands on experience with anything...

 

[Omni]

Welcome Aboard. Glad you found the forum.



This is the best place to hang out on the internet.



Once we're able to start using the public lands again, check out the organized clean ups. It's the best way to meet the community and learn where and how to use public lands responsibly.

[Edit- We are doing non ODFW supported cleanups at public forests] - check the North Fork Wolf Creek Road thread in resources.


Until then check out Trash No Land.

Home - Trash No Land

Information for Target Shooting on Public Lands. "Stewardship Keeps It Open"2024 Pick Up The Burn Wolf Creek Lanes Cleanup

www.trashnoland.org

Thank you for what your group does to preserve and protect public shooting areas. If you were gathering somewhere in SW Oregon I could help out with building or clean-up.

 

[IOM]

Welcome aboard...

 

[CountryGent]

Welcome aboard and best wishes with your studies.

 

[fredball]

Welcome Aboard

 

[FortRock]

Welcome aboard! One of my 6 graduated down there. Refreshing to see more "younger" folks picking up the baton.