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Posted: 11/13/2005 6:19:27 AM EDT
Almost finished the charging handle so here's a few pics. I've yet to mount it and try it but the prototype worked fine so i see no problems.
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Posted: 11/13/2005 7:41:36 AM EDT
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Is it an Aluminium Alloy? Are you gonna get it powdercoated black? Mines off to get powdered next week!
 Edit: Anyone know if these type of charging handles are available commercially? |
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Posted: 11/13/2005 10:26:17 AM EDT
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Your gonna have to forgive my ignorance, but isnt it a bit to short ? doesnt it have to be the same length as the original ?
I'm probably talkin shite but i'm interested ( looks very cool  ) and you dont need to grind the side off to have it.Good job Taffy Steve |
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Posted: 11/13/2005 11:00:28 AM EDT
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It is aluminium and solid compared to the original.
Length wise it is shorter but it will be bolted to the top of the bolt carrier. So it does not need to be as long as the original. Once i've drilled and counterbored it, I will post some pics of it mounted. Cheers Taffy |
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Posted: 11/13/2005 11:28:28 AM EDT
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You seem to have things in order Taff, look forward to seeing it mounted on the bolt carrier......... picture of that would be useful!
Are you going to powdercoat or finish it in any way?
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Posted: 11/13/2005 11:51:50 AM EDT
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Nice idea, the only problem with that (for me) is you still have to move your head every time you cock it.
It also looks like the case deflector and forward assist are still in the way Apart from that, get it anodised. Mark |
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Posted: 11/13/2005 11:54:41 AM EDT
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Well It's gotta be black.  I was considering black anodising as a paint or powder finish would create flakes as the surface wears. (which it will) I've used powdered Rilsan in the past (for work)and that's a very hard plastic coat but too glossy. If I sand blast it to give it a coarser surface finish it may make the anodising look better. I just don't know yet how I'll do it...but It will be black. Taffy |
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Posted: 11/13/2005 11:57:05 AM EDT
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Whadda you know about Parkerising Mark ? Cheers Taffy |
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Posted: 11/13/2005 12:05:52 PM EDT
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i think parkerising is just for steels,
Anodising comes up quite dull if the article is bead blasted first, or stripped and then re-aondised, James, |
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Posted: 11/13/2005 12:50:15 PM EDT
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As James says, parkerising, or phosphating is just for ferrous metals.
Anodising is the way to go, you can do it at home with a car battery but I've never tried it. Mark |
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Posted: 11/13/2005 1:19:57 PM EDT
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if we had more aluminium work going through our place id be able to slip it in with them,
Unfourtunatley its very quiet, try :- www.homegunsmith.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.cgi?s=6b4931349902b0651758764451f199f5;act=ST;f=22;t=11891 I'll see if we have much ano coming in when i go in tomorrow, James, |
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Posted: 11/14/2005 1:25:43 AM EDT
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Thanks for all your help and offers guys. I need to get it finished this week hopefully. (I'm in hostpital for one day this week but should manage it)
Cheers Taffy |
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Posted: 11/14/2005 8:48:18 AM EDT
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Hiya Taffy,
It look's great, and I hope that you can decide between parkerising etc. Hospital, hope that its nothing serious, watch out for that super bug sh!t. One of my mate's in the UK had an accident at work, he was in a right state, and then he caught the super bug just to complicate matter's, I hope that he, and yourself will be okay. NB. I went to my gunsmith's on Saturday to buy some .222Rem ammo for my BRNO Fox, he asked me if I shoot 9mm para, so as I do, said 'Ja',. He then put a box with 621 ex German army surplus ammo on the table and asked me if I was intrested. Me being me, sure depending on the price. When he said €25:00, I nearly fainted. But I didn't I paid the man, and thanked him for his kindness, now there's a gunsmith who know's how to keep his customers happy  
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Posted: 11/14/2005 12:08:52 PM EDT
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I've had some of the charge handles I've had made powder coated black, as well as a Medesha free float tube that was a shocking red colour (Mark knows the one). The handles look the dogs bollox and work very well, I will try and post some pictures later this week, but if I dont manage, then you will have to wait and see the review on them as well as the 6.5 Grendel when the gun mags print them. he
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Posted: 11/14/2005 12:24:12 PM EDT
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metalblak do an aluminium blacking kit for £25,
James, |
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Posted: 11/14/2005 12:25:56 PM EDT
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I liked the red one. 
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Posted: 11/16/2005 10:02:13 AM EDT
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I'm back from my minor opp
 (Next opp is the back fussion  a whole week in the hostpital)Update on the charging handle tommorow hopefully. Taffy |
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Posted: 11/16/2005 10:34:10 AM EDT
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What the heck is that?..... It sounds painful! 
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Posted: 11/16/2005 11:59:13 AM EDT
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Bone welding  Mark |
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Posted: 11/16/2005 1:59:59 PM EDT
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A picture speaks a thousand words.....ain't that what they say?
 Taffy
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Posted: 11/16/2005 2:03:25 PM EDT
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Shiiiiit! Good luck mate!
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Posted: 11/19/2005 2:57:15 AM EDT
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 A few final tinkering here and there but it fits nicely and works. Taffy |
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Posted: 11/19/2005 2:58:58 AM EDT
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Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm nice!
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Posted: 11/19/2005 3:07:52 AM EDT
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Aah, I understand now, I thought you were doing away with the carrier key.
I take it you found screws?? Mark |
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Posted: 11/19/2005 8:40:43 AM EDT
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I do like the look of that Taffy, Would you be making more then one of these
 how much would they cost the average joe on the street named clayo Good work Steve " Back Fusion " Isnt that a style of dance ?
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Posted: 11/19/2005 9:07:35 AM EDT
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I get the feeling I might have to make a small batch of these. No idea as for cost but I could supply finished handle with new screws and have it anodised...
Maybe a batch of 20 and see how we go. I'll work out a cost once I've made a final few adjustments. Taffy |
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Posted: 11/19/2005 9:15:29 AM EDT
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With a hammer? 
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Posted: 11/19/2005 11:06:31 AM EDT
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yea but a calibrated hammer..
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Posted: 11/19/2005 3:17:16 PM EDT
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Awesome project you've got going! I take it you've got a milling machine?
- BG |
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Posted: 11/20/2005 1:37:36 AM EDT
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Very nice Taff but it's still on the 'wrong side'……
ANdy |
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Posted: 11/20/2005 3:12:15 AM EDT
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Easy enough to change design around for a lefty
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Posted: 11/20/2005 3:12:59 AM EDT
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I've not got one but I have access to a friends small but well equiped room. Thanks Taffy |
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Posted: 11/20/2005 2:26:58 PM EDT
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Here's a few more better pics
 On this next one you can see where I have added a shim to get the height right. This will be integral on the final finished item.  Sliding the bolt assembly into the upper.   Here you can see how far the handle protrudes giving plenty to get a hold of.  Taffy |
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Posted: 11/20/2005 2:35:06 PM EDT
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Nice taffy!!
Well done, How many are you going to make?? If its over 20 id suggest getting the profile waterjetted or lasercut, for ease, Anodising, the ppl we use has a minimum charge of £50, James, |
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Posted: 11/20/2005 2:42:08 PM EDT
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When you say ease....how cheap is easy ? I'm going to visit a few local engineering firms this week to see how they fare on prices. There's also a platers nearby I'll pop into too. We had some fancy CNC machines where I used to work but not seen the water jet / laser do it's thing. I'd thought about 20 first off but it depends on cost and interest. Do you think many would want this alternative here in the UK or even in Europe (dunno about their AR configarations) Taffy |
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Posted: 11/20/2005 2:53:18 PM EDT
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ermm it depends on how many you want,
I work in an engineering company;...... We get a lot of stuff Water jetted or lasercut, because its cheaper and faster than CNC, then we finish it off with the cnc, James, |
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Posted: 11/20/2005 2:53:49 PM EDT
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Well done Taff! You will find no market in Europe, they can own 'real' AR's ANdy |
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Posted: 11/20/2005 3:00:32 PM EDT
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I bet if you gave Chuck Norris a block of alloy and a nail file he could turn one out in 10 minutes!......
BTW Very nice Taffy |
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Posted: 11/20/2005 3:06:25 PM EDT
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Give Chuck Norris a billet of alloy and he would eat it and shit finished parts!  |
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Posted: 11/20/2005 3:08:11 PM EDT
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James Let's say 25/50, what cost are we looking at for a batch of either. Do you want the drawings to get a quote? Taffy ETA we may need a few machined with the handle on the left...you know...for the cack handed people
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Posted: 11/20/2005 3:12:26 PM EDT
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So we are the only one's with straight pulls ? Taffy ETA I thought McGiver was better than Chuck....he was like a one manned "A Team" |
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Posted: 11/20/2005 3:19:56 PM EDT
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Sorry to "Hijack" there, been reading some of the Chuck stuff over the in GD......... here's a cracker.......
........... An archeologist recently found a mummified cat inside a pyramid, on inspection the cat was found to have a collar indicating it was owned by Chuck Norris next door neighbour....... The car had crapped on Chucks lawn and been kicked back in time by Chuck...........  I'll be quiet now!!! |
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Posted: 11/20/2005 11:49:23 PM EDT
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Yep, Ireland had them in straight pull till last year but they have them back in semi auto .223 now. PS: Don't Fuck with Chuck! ANdy |
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Posted: 11/21/2005 5:34:01 AM EDT
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Courtesy of James we have a great picture with the handle in Uber Tactical Black
 Cheers Taffy |
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Posted: 11/21/2005 6:06:45 AM EDT
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could be my chrissy present
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Posted: 11/25/2005 2:36:15 PM EDT
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If it's attached to the bolt carrier isnt it going to kick back every time you shoot it?
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Posted: 11/25/2005 2:38:59 PM EDT
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We aren't allowed semi or full auto over her....... the straight pull action has to be cocked every shot!
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Posted: 11/25/2005 2:41:08 PM EDT
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Note to self: Stick with the semi auto .22 AR's, avoid the hand
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Posted: 11/25/2005 2:49:19 PM EDT
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Don't be so defeatist Andy.....223 has a bigger bang....
Taffy |
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Posted: 11/25/2005 3:27:58 PM EDT
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Are you a lefty?
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Posted: 11/25/2005 3:32:05 PM EDT
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I'm left handed writing but I shoot right handed. There is a left handed UK shooter who posts here now and then. I think he's a moderator or one of those monitor thingy's ...I'm a 1 in 10 Taffy |
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