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Posted: 5/26/2016 9:17:29 PM EDT
And it was a lot of fun.
I had to learn some new skills (ie, how to use a lathe), and I hit some hiccups along the way, but as of now I'm super happy with the end product. It may not sound as good as a high end suppressor (I genuinely don't know--never shot anything else before), but for the $230 or so that I have into it, I am pleased with the suppression. I built it off a titanium SD Tactical D-tube, and it's a .30 cal. The baffles are all stainless steel freeze plugs that I drilled out to 1/8", pressed with a homemade ~60 degree cone made from an old drill bit (because I'm too cheap to spend $30 on a real one  ), and then drilled to a final diameter of about 0.368" for some wiggle room. I'm using a VSR to keep the stack tight.
It will mainly live on my LMT 10.5 SBR, but I'll also swap it around other rifles as needed (I also have a Pilot 2 for the 22lr's so this will be centerfire only). I'm in college and on a limited budget, and I can't exactly afford commercial cans for every rifle, so this will have to do for now.
Here's some pics and a video of 4 different guns suppressed vs unsuppressed. Video quality isn't fantastic, but you get the idea. 
All parts together before drilling: 
My neighbor's lathe I learned how to use for drilling: 
Tube in the lathe with the endcap ready to be drilled out: 
First hole: 
Then I used this little homemade cone to form them into a cone. Ideally I would want a 45 degree cone to follow up with: 
After forming. Not as deep as I would like, but I'm still learning here: 
All of the parts lined up after shooting some. The top right is a failed endcap. I'll cerakote it at some point, but for now Aervoe is all I have.
My LMT and M16A2 Modern Musket: 
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Posted: 5/26/2016 9:19:21 PM EDT
[#1]
Friggin' sweet!
Nice work
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Posted: 5/26/2016 9:22:16 PM EDT
[#2]
Nice man,
I have a couple stamps for some Form 1 suppressors, just haven't gotten around to building them... |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 9:24:25 PM EDT
[#3]
Thanks for reminding me that mine is still pending
Mine is a 7.9" .30 |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 9:24:33 PM EDT
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Nice man, I have a couple stamps for some Form 1 suppressors, just haven't gotten around to building them... I built this thing the day I got approved.
It was definitely a learning curve, but I also have another one pending that I'll use for handguns, so I guess this will teach me what works and what doesn't work for when I build my second. |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 9:24:48 PM EDT
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My sons and I have been discussing registering a tube and trying to 3D print various baffles.
I'm in for $200.
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Posted: 5/26/2016 9:30:31 PM EDT
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SPLAIN spring? Please? Where'd it comes from?
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Posted: 5/26/2016 9:34:26 PM EDT
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I'd love to do that. Just don't think I've the aptitude.
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Posted: 5/26/2016 9:36:05 PM EDT
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Nice!
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Posted: 5/26/2016 9:37:37 PM EDT
[#9]
Was it that hot after 5 rounds??
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Posted: 5/26/2016 9:39:08 PM EDT
[#10]
That is really cool. Do you have any more photos during fabrication?
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Posted: 5/26/2016 9:40:38 PM EDT
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I don't know jack diddly squat about working with metal or wood, but one day I'd love to have a garage big enough to store the tools necessary to figure it out.
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Posted: 5/26/2016 9:48:26 PM EDT
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Was it that hot after 5 rounds?? No, that was about 160 rounds in a few minutes.
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Posted: 5/26/2016 9:52:45 PM EDT
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How'd it sound?
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Posted: 5/26/2016 9:55:41 PM EDT
[#14]
I've built three myself. Still have some problems with the end caps loosening up after heavy use.
They do suppress suprisingly well though.  Interesting use of the spring instead of spacers. |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:00:00 PM EDT
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That is really cool. Do you have any more photos during fabrication? I dont think so. 
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:00:30 PM EDT
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How'd it sound? Really well for what it is! Did you watch the video? |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:01:21 PM EDT
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SPLAIN spring? Please? Where'd it comes from? I'll look for the packaging in a little bit. I saved it for this exact reason. 
ETA: Spring is a VS-1118 valve spring made by Melling Auto Parts. Fits in an SDTA D-cell tube perfectly. |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:02:01 PM EDT
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I have a F1 approved for over a year now to build my own and I still haven't done it. Need to actually do it. I have the all the materials and even have the engraving done
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:07:12 PM EDT
[#19]
Good job my man. I think it looks and sounds better than the Jesse Jame's abortion.
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:10:39 PM EDT
[#20]
I've been wanting to do this for a while now. I have a lathe and can even do the engraving. Where is a good place to find effective suppressor designs and construction methods?
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:13:06 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I've been wanting to do this for a while now. I have a lathe and can even do the engraving. Where is a good place to find effective suppressor designs and construction methods? ETA: http://www.ar15.com/forums/f_6/55_Suppressors___Build_It_Yourself.html |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:14:11 PM EDT
[#22]
Sounds great, looks good too!
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:22:55 PM EDT
[#23]
Cool.
But can pouring water on one side of the can warp it? |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:28:15 PM EDT
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Form 1 cans smell like freedom! Good jorb OP...keep em coming!!! Here's some of mine... 308 can... 
22lr can for the FA Uzi and 10/22... 
45ACP can for the FA Uzi... 
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:31:02 PM EDT
[#25]
Win.
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:32:41 PM EDT
[#26]
That's awesome man. I've been debating tackling this project now that suppressors are legal in Iowa. After seeing all these success stories I think I'll have to jump in.
Oh and wtf is up with those sandals? Looks like something wonder woman would wear
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:39:21 PM EDT
[#27]
Well done op....
Time to make some suppressor bacon. |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:39:53 PM EDT
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That's awesome man. I've been debating tackling this project now that suppressors are legal in Iowa. After seeing all these success stories I think I'll have to jump in. Oh and wtf is up with those sandals? Looks like something wonder woman would wear You've never heard of Chacos? They're a custom red/white/blue pair. They're the best open-toed shoes for outdoors stuff here in the mountains/rivers.
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:40:47 PM EDT
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Form 1 cans smell like freedom! Good jorb OP...keep em coming!!! Here's some of mine... 308 can... https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/41190821/gunstuff/308can1.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/41190821/gunstuff/308can2.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/41190821/gunstuff/308can3.jpg 22lr can for the FA Uzi and 10/22... https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/41190821/gunstuff/uzisup3.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/41190821/gunstuff/uzisup4.jpg 45ACP can for the FA Uzi... https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/41190821/gunstuff/uzi45sup1.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/41190821/gunstuff/uzi45sup2.jpg You made all those?? That's seriously impressive. I have no machining skills (college kid on the medical route) so I'm stuck with easy stuff.
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:41:03 PM EDT
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That's awesome man. I've been debating tackling this project now that suppressors are legal in Iowa. After seeing all these success stories I think I'll have to jump in. Oh and wtf is up with those sandals? Looks like something wonder woman would wear Wonder Woman wears those sexy boots. |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:43:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: SPLAIN spring? Please? Where'd it comes from? |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:43:35 PM EDT
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I'd love to do that. Just don't think I've the aptitude. It's actually a pretty simple process. You don't need a lathe. A drill press is nice, but a hand drill and vice grips are all you really need. Jump in! |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:43:40 PM EDT
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That's awesome man. I've been debating tackling this project now that suppressors are legal in Iowa. After seeing all these success stories I think I'll have to jump in. Oh and wtf is up with those sandals? Looks like something wonder woman would wear Come on in the waters fine... Tons of good info here |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:43:43 PM EDT
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I've been wanting to do this for a while now. I have a lathe and can even do the engraving. Where is a good place to find effective suppressor designs and construction methods? We have a nice DIY suppressor subforum here under the NFA section of the Armory. SDTA forums have also been really helpful to me. F1 cans are quickly gaining popularity, so tons of creative new designs are being done fairly regularly. Keep an eye on forums and you can get some great, intuitive designs that others may not have thought of yet. |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:44:37 PM EDT
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Spring keeps baffle stack tight so they don't rattle around and send bullets and suppressor pieces in unpredictable directions. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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SPLAIN spring? Please? Where'd it comes from? And creates the blast chamber. |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:45:50 PM EDT
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You do not have a failed end cap. If you did, that would be against the law.
A spring is not ideal. |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:49:28 PM EDT
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You made all those?? That's seriously impressive. I have no machining skills (college kid on the medical route) so I'm stuck with easy stuff. You are building a wall between you and knowledge...stop it. You're better than halfway there already. Learn to run the rest of the lathe and watch impossible fall away into projects you will never get to. Fools think engineering has disciplines. It doesn't...it has vertices, edges, and faces. Build a ladder or a battering ram...but don't let the wall keep you out. |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:50:58 PM EDT
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Your unsuppressed 10.5 sounds like you're shooting a bunch of geese.
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:53:27 PM EDT
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Your unsuppressed 10.5 sounds like you're shooting a bunch of geese. LOLZ...good description of that funky noise. |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:57:31 PM EDT
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LOLZ...good description of that funky noise. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Your unsuppressed 10.5 sounds like you're shooting a bunch of geese. LOLZ...good description of that funky noise. It's not even that gun...it's any gun I video with my phone that makes a weird quacking noise. 
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:57:41 PM EDT
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Nice work did my first one last year
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:58:43 PM EDT
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LOLZ...good description of that funky noise. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Your unsuppressed 10.5 sounds like you're shooting a bunch of geese. LOLZ...good description of that funky noise. Yeah, I was wondering why your gun was squeeking. |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:59:05 PM EDT
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That's sweet, great job!
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:59:08 PM EDT
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Man, that's awesome. I wan to do one of those so bad! I want pew-pew...
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Posted: 5/26/2016 11:00:15 PM EDT
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You are building a wall between you and knowledge...stop it. You're better than halfway there already. Learn to run the rest of the lathe and watch impossible fall away into projects you will never get to. Fools think engineering has disciplines. It doesn't...it has vertices, edges, and faces. Build a ladder or a battering ram...but don't let the wall keep you out. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You made all those?? That's seriously impressive. I have no machining skills (college kid on the medical route) so I'm stuck with easy stuff. You are building a wall between you and knowledge...stop it. You're better than halfway there already. Learn to run the rest of the lathe and watch impossible fall away into projects you will never get to. Fools think engineering has disciplines. It doesn't...it has vertices, edges, and faces. Build a ladder or a battering ram...but don't let the wall keep you out. Thanks for the advice. 
I'm not super creative, so this was a pretty big step in the first place for me. I still have an 8" .46 can pending (to clone the SiCo Hybrid) so that's gonna be my next project later this year. |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 11:01:05 PM EDT
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Yeah, I was wondering why your gun was squeeking. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Your unsuppressed 10.5 sounds like you're shooting a bunch of geese. LOLZ...good description of that funky noise. Yeah, I was wondering why your gun was squeeking. It's the camera, not gun. Glocks sqeeak pretty bad too.
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Posted: 5/26/2016 11:02:30 PM EDT
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-500 points for owning chacos
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Posted: 5/26/2016 11:03:25 PM EDT
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-500 points for owning chacos 
I have 4 pairs. #Chacomasterrace |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 11:11:00 PM EDT
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Right here, there's a home build suppressors section. ETA: http://www.ar15.com/forums/f_6/55_Suppressors___Build_It_Yourself.html Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I've been wanting to do this for a while now. I have a lathe and can even do the engraving. Where is a good place to find effective suppressor designs and construction methods? ETA: http://www.ar15.com/forums/f_6/55_Suppressors___Build_It_Yourself.html I should've known!
I'll be seeing you guys in that forum soon. I have been wanting to build a can for years but I just never looked into it. I need one for my .458 SOCOM's, a .30 cal would be nice as well as a .22. This could be addictive. |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 11:11:20 PM EDT
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I did mine with an SD Tac 5.6" Ti Tube. Sloppily pressed the FPs in a few minutes and threw it together. To the ear it sounds about the same as my buddy's SiCo Omega.
Weighs 15.6oz. Just over 6" OAL. Got it hot the other day. Didnt blow up. So, thats cool.  |
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