.22LR FG42 build thread - Page 1

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Posted: 4/25/2017 12:28:03 PM EDT

Arts and crafts day.

Attempting to make two WWII .22LR FG42 clones using aluminum brazing method for the 1" OD aluminum tube receiver.

The 2nd FG42 will have a longer front grip and MG42 pistol grip housing.

My first time doing woodworking and aluminum brazing. Trial and error time!

Tools:
wheel cutter
reciprocating saw
scroll saw
dremel
belt sander
mapp torch
aluminum brazing rods
cheap $12 cherry wood from Home Depot.

Posted: 4/25/2017 12:28:41 PM EDT

[#1]

Fore grip and stock reference

I cut it using a scroll saw.. I need some large C clamps so i can use a reciprocating saw to cut it faster.

Spent about 20 minutes on the belt sander to do some contours.

cool trick to clean up the wood residue stuck on the belt sander is to use a stainless steel wire brush. also the rubber sole on a shoe works

Posted: 4/25/2017 12:29:17 PM EDT

[#2]

Got a new Craftsman benchtop bandsaw and it cuts through aluminum like butter

Posted: 4/25/2017 12:39:20 PM EDT

[#3]

OST

Posted: 4/25/2017 1:12:05 PM EDT

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Posted: 4/25/2017 9:47:13 PM EDT

[#5]

My first time doing aluminum brazing. Shit is solid and hard to break. $10 map torch and $5 brazing rods.

Definitely need to clean off the oxidation on the aluminum pieces with a stainless wire brush before brazing.

Also recommended to bevel the edges

drilled holes into the stock and did more cuts on the aluminum

Posted: 4/25/2017 9:49:23 PM EDT

[#6]

i got side tracked and started a new rifle chassis for a .22LR Marlin XT-22

$10 aluminum rectangle tube and U channels
i have an aluminum billet for the rear stock i need to design and cut with a bandsaw and scroll saw.

Posted: 4/25/2017 10:08:24 PM EDT

[#7]

This thread gonna make me balls ache....

Posted: 4/25/2017 10:17:52 PM EDT

[#8]

That's awesome man. I always wanted to re-make some unobtainium guns in .22lr, 9mm or really whatever.
OST

Posted: 4/25/2017 10:39:57 PM EDT

[#9]

Can't wait to see how this turns out.

Posted: 4/26/2017 12:20:25 AM EDT

[#10]

can someone please embed this?

its a vid of my first attempt at aluminum brazing/soldering

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNUzQipAvIQ

Posted: 4/27/2017 5:18:43 PM EDT

[#11]

Glued some wood extension
Eyeballed the vents for the foregrip
Cut out a slot for charging handle
Then alot of sanding and beveling

Posted: 4/27/2017 5:27:34 PM EDT

[#12]

i used wood to make the pistol grip. i didnt feel like cutting/shaping a thick aluminum billet for the grip

i made 2 grips.

a lot of sanding, beveling so it wont be this bulky.

i need to look up some vids on how to checker with my filing set. will paint the grip black and the handles will be stained

Posted: 5/7/2017 9:10:56 PM EDT

[#13]

So cool. You have mad skills.

Posted: 5/7/2017 9:48:24 PM EDT

[#14]

Did more sanding, shaping and scoring on the foregrip.

Added a pistol grip

Posted: 5/7/2017 10:06:46 PM EDT

[#15]

What's the base gun?

Posted: 5/7/2017 10:29:08 PM EDT

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I'll be using a Marlin 795 since they're cheaper than using a 10/22

A Ruger 10/22 wont fit

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