Milling a picatinny rail slot

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Milling a picatinny rail slot

Posted: 1/16/2017 9:51:18 AM EDT

I'm looking to make my own bag sliders for some bench guns that I own. I'd like to mill a slot to fit the picatinny rails somewhat snug. Is there a machine tool supplier that offers such a cutter? I've been looking around and really haven't found anything specific. I'd like to know that it's the correct cutter before spending the time and money ordering. Thanks

Posted: 1/16/2017 9:58:28 AM EDT

[#1]

All it is is a keyway cutter.

http://www.carbideanddiamondtooling.com/Carbide.Double.Angle.Chamfer.CutterTop.Bottom.Angle.45.Degree.Cutter.90.degree

Posted: 1/24/2017 2:28:30 AM EDT

[#2]

Man that cutter costs a lot... there has to be cheaper options out there.

What I did was just buy picatinny rail blanks and bolting them to the receiver. It works but it is less than ideal since they are quite a bit thicker compared to an integrated rail.

Posted: 1/24/2017 5:12:48 PM EDT

[#3]

Here is another link

http://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/03197050

Posted: 1/30/2017 9:50:21 AM EDT

[#4]

HSS is plenty good enough and less cost prohibitive.

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US Manufactured

Posted: 2/18/2017 10:32:02 PM EDT

[#5]

Larue uses a square end mill and fixtures the parts on the angle to cut the vee.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Milling a picatinny rail slot

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