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Posted: 3/3/2021 2:29:52 PM EDT
I bought this York Sten MK2 last year and got a really good deal on it , it runs great but I felt it was just lacking, and as I am not a rich man I decided to look at options. I considered doing a stenchester or a stenling but decided I wanted to do a MKVI.
Edit : she’s done Jim  Sten MK6 MKvi mark 6 Here’s what I’m starting with , it’s an old pic before I replaced the front sight and refinished it.  Attached FileThis is what I’m shooting for. The MK6 is a MK5 with a MK2 front sight and suppressor.  Attached FileHere is my donor MK5 trigger housing. I cleaned up one of the wings and removed excess remaining tube the other day, I haven’t had a chance to finish cleaning it up yet.  Attached FileToday I decided to work on getting the MK2 receiver from its lower. I’m only using files and no power tools for this. This took a few hours but I managed to get a lot done today. Slow and steady wins the race.  Attached FileI’m lucky York was such a shitty welder I was able to file it down and give it a good wack with a 14” bastard file and the weld broke in all the areas I was able to file on. Next I need to break out the saw to remove more of the lower so I can can get to the rest of the weld on the back. Here is some parts for the suppressor , My form 1 should be back sometime next month and I’ll be able to get started, I’m basically doing the same suppressor build that one of our members did for his S&W76. The suppressor is going to be 13 inches long so it is very close to the original length used in WW2.  Attached FileTo be continued ......... Done minus the parkerize finish for the suppressor , that could be a while though , I posted a link to a video of it firing further down in the thread. Here is the screen mesh packing for the expansion chamber.  Attached FileThe end cap  Attached File Attached FileCompleted , painted and slightly used  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/3/2021 2:35:18 PM EDT
[#1]
I did almost the same thing. But bought new parts from IO. Mine was a post sample. I’ll try and dig up parts and post.
https://indianapolisordnance.com/parts/STEN-MK5-Parts?product_id=102 |
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Posted: 3/3/2021 3:36:31 PM EDT
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I had a post sample MKII back in the 90's, ran great, I do like the looks of the MK V though. Looking forward to seeing it complete.
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Posted: 3/9/2021 6:29:07 PM EDT
[#3]
Made some progress today ,
 Attached File Attached FileAll cleaned up  Attached FileMade a template to make my filler piece to weld up the safety notch  Attached FileI ran into an issue removing the receiver stub on the MK5 lower and might have ruined it. I might order a new one from Indianapolis ordinance |
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Posted: 3/9/2021 10:31:17 PM EDT
[#4]
Coming along nicely. More courage than me, lol. My York Sten will stay a MKII
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Posted: 3/9/2021 10:46:56 PM EDT
[#5]
Why weld up the safety notch?
Just for authenticity? I'd leave it, the picture you posted above shows it in place |
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Posted: 3/9/2021 10:59:57 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Why weld up the safety notch? Just for authenticity? I'd leave it, the picture you posted above shows it in place The safety notch needs to be moved forward approximately 1.5 inches for the MK5 bolt. I also have to weld up the sear pocket and move it forward. If you look at the picture of the MK2 vs MK6 in my first post you can see the difference. You can make a MK5 bolt work with the MK2 safety location but it’s not correct. |
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Posted: 3/10/2021 7:10:09 AM EDT
[#7]
Got it! Thanks for explanation
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Posted: 3/10/2021 6:50:11 PM EDT
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Today’s progress , I had to mostly use hand files to get this to fit correct, took about 2 hours to make this piece. I made it out of a section of the de-milled MK5 receiver from the parts kit.
 Attached FileNow with a 45 degree bevel so she’s just about ready to weld in. Now to make the filler piece for the sear pocket  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/11/2021 11:12:43 PM EDT
[#9]
Small update , got my filler piece made to bring rear of the the sear pocket to 5” from rear of the tube. I might try and redo the cocking slot piece as I get better at this.
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Posted: 3/13/2021 2:01:43 PM EDT
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More confident in my skills I revisited the safety slot piece and made a new one.
 Attached FileMy friend made me a brass rod to go into the gun to use as a jig as I fit the parts. I found that the receiver is warped and not perfectly round in a few areas. I’m guessing this is from York doing a continuous weld all the way around the rear sight ring , the warping seems to be the rear 4 inches or so of the receiver. Using the mag well I was able to compress the tube with the mandrel inside to see how it’s going to fit when welded.  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/13/2021 2:16:46 PM EDT
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Looking good there!!
What are you doing for the canvas jacket for the sound mod section? IM me the plans and I'll make you one up f.o.c. - as I have a lot of Land Rover tonneau cover canvas plus numerous eyelets & eyelet fitting machines and gizmos The canvas is modern but is an exact match to the WW2 US Abn rigger pouch canvas, so it looks the mutts nuts for any project of that period |
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Posted: 3/14/2021 12:07:14 PM EDT
[#12]
Here’s the cover I was looking at getting
It’s an outfit in England , have you heard of them ? htc reproductions  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 3/14/2021 12:26:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Here’s the cover I was looking at getting It’s an outfit in England , have you heard of them ? htc reproductions https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/275279/D14B30E7-110E-470D-873E-1221169D8293_jpe-1865001.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/275279/CC4795C2-790F-4B8A-828A-4177A7295B1F_jpe-1865003.JPG Heard of them? I know them. Nigel does very very good work - and all that set for £25 is a brilliant buy. |
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Posted: 3/14/2021 8:43:35 PM EDT
[#14]
The suppressor wrap shown is excellent - adds a nice touch!
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Posted: 3/14/2021 10:21:28 PM EDT
[#15]
I’m kind of at an halt for now , need my second MK5 kit to show up . The one I have the dust cover was torched and I’d like a set of wood with a brass butplate
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Posted: 3/21/2021 5:05:11 PM EDT
[#16]
Got my lower cleaned up
 Attached FileAdded the index notch to my receiver  Attached FileJust some minor fitting to do now , here she is mocked up.  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/21/2021 8:25:11 PM EDT
[#17]
Looks cool. You are doing a nice job.
Scott |
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Posted: 3/22/2021 10:44:15 AM EDT
[#18]
Very Nice.
What type of welder are you using? |
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Posted: 3/22/2021 10:47:18 AM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Very Nice. What type of welder are you using? I’m sending it off for welding , I have a Lincoln arc welder but don’t think it would be appropriate for this job ! |
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Posted: 3/24/2021 5:47:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I’m sending it off for welding , I have a Lincoln arc welder but don’t think it would be appropriate for this job ! I’m of two minds on this one. Do you have someone with some talent put a slick TIG weld on there? Or do you go for the authentic-looking “welded in a bombed-out chicken coop” look?
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Posted: 3/24/2021 6:26:56 PM EDT
[#21]
Well
I'm stumped Went upstairs to dig out my big reference book on the Sten - and there it wasn't I'd have sworn there was a Collector Grade title on it..! Maybe if Laidler hadn't been jailed there'd have been one.... |
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Posted: 3/24/2021 7:17:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I’m of two minds on this one. Do you have someone with some talent put a slick TIG weld on there? Or do you go for the authentic-looking “welded in a bombed-out chicken coop” look? Andrewski is going to weld up the cocking slot and sear hole and he’s going to assemble . The tube is slightly warped so he’s the only one I trust to do it. The warp doesn’t effect anything but I did have to open up the sight ring a little larger so it laid in the front support wings correctly . I dropped my barrel off at a friends place and he’s going to port it for me. I don’t expect any real updates till I either finish the suppressor or I get the gun back from welding. |
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Posted: 3/25/2021 9:42:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Well I'm stumped Went upstairs to dig out my big reference book on the Sten - and there it wasn't I'd have sworn there was a Collector Grade title on it..! Maybe if Laidler hadn't been jailed there'd have been one.... @saddler He had one on the sten. “ the sten machine carbine “ . I never got a copy because they are out of print and cost around 600 dollars on the used market. |
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Posted: 3/25/2021 12:07:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @saddler He had one on the sten. “ the sten machine carbine “ . I never got a copy because they are out of print and cost around 600 dollars on the used market. Ah I had a feeling he'd written one....and for some reason I thought I had a copy, as I tend to grab them when I see them, esp, if I know the author at the time Some dealer in WA state is offering one for the bargain price of $2,060...! |
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Posted: 4/5/2021 9:01:23 PM EDT
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Today it was sent off to andrewski ! He’s going to fix everything up and reassemble . I have a friend that’s going to refinish it for me . He said it was a minor job and should only take a month or so to get back. Hopefully I’ll ha e the suppressor done when it comes back !
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Posted: 4/13/2021 5:03:01 PM EDT
[#26]
John sent me these pics today , all back together! Just needs park and paint
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Posted: 4/13/2021 5:50:55 PM EDT
[#27]
Excellent
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Posted: 4/14/2021 8:14:12 PM EDT
[#28]
Damn! That's fine work! His reputation is well deserved....
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Posted: 4/16/2021 7:38:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Damn! That's fine work! His reputation is well deserved.... +1 Agreed - that looks great. Although I do love the comment someone above made about "Authentic welded in a bombed out chicken coup look" as Stens were not made to be pretty. Yours is however and looks great. A nice project worth following! BTW - What did the suppressor cover sot approx? It looks so nice! |
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Posted: 4/17/2021 11:38:41 AM EDT
[#30]
I sent Nigel an email . He said it’s going to be around 35 usd or so and 15 or so to ship. He’s going to send me an invoice and that should have exact currency exchange rates.
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Posted: 4/23/2021 4:39:08 PM EDT
[#31]
@saddler
I got an update from Nigel last week telling me he was making the cover this week. I just got an invoice so it should get here in a few weeks. I should have the silencer unit put together by then and the gun back in my hands around the same time. |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 6:13:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @saddler I got an update from Nigel last week telling me he was making the cover this week. I just got an invoice so it should get here in a few weeks. I should have the silencer unit put together by then and the gun back in my hands around the same time. Good news! It also reminds me that I need to chase him up for some webbing & rivets, as I was doing a trade with him for one of my repro M6 scabbards...! His work is really good, so will be a positive addition to the build |
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Posted: 5/7/2021 10:32:48 AM EDT
[#33]
Suppressor progress is slow at this point , and the suppressor cover is in customs
but John got her back to me last night. I couldn’t be happier with how she turned out. Still not done , but the gun half of the project is out together! Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 5/9/2021 5:46:39 PM EDT
[#34]
That turned out superb. Great functional piece of history there. Looking forward to seeing a video with the can at some point if that’s in the cards.
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Posted: 5/12/2021 2:35:52 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/20/2021 6:32:20 PM EDT
[#36]
Small update , I should have my mount done soon , I’ve been working on the front cap to make it as close to the originals as possible . I had to buy a front cap from sdta and modify it.
SDTA cap  Attached FileModified  Attached FileOriginal  Attached FileProgress on the mount so far  Attached File |
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Posted: 7/20/2021 7:13:44 PM EDT
[#37]
Very nice! I'd love to just have a STEN Mk2, let alone a Mk6.
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Posted: 7/21/2021 3:50:34 PM EDT
[#38]
Mount is machined , just need to get it right welded tomorrow !
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Posted: 7/21/2021 4:08:17 PM EDT
[#39]
Are you trying to replicate original suppressor internals, or going with something more modern/serviceable?
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Posted: 7/21/2021 5:10:32 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Are you trying to replicate original suppressor internals, or going with something more modern/serviceable? The internals are going to be modern double clipped radials. |
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Posted: 7/24/2021 7:02:43 PM EDT
[#41]
Needs to be cleaned up but it’s one step closer.
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Posted: 8/12/2021 2:44:09 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/14/2021 4:00:47 AM EDT
[#43]
Suppressor is not done , still need to port the barrel and drill the end cap and baffles but she screws on so i decided to mock it up with the hand guard to see if everything looks correct. So far so good. The suppressor wrap is a dead ringer for the one in the photo in the original post.
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Posted: 8/17/2021 9:37:35 AM EDT
[#44]
Looks Great, can't wait to see and hear it in action.
Please post a video with and w\o the suppressor. |
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Posted: 8/26/2021 11:34:49 PM EDT
[#45]
Looks amazing! I'd love to hear how she runs!
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Posted: 8/27/2021 5:24:44 AM EDT
[#46]
Looking very good....so far
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Posted: 10/31/2021 11:16:06 PM EDT
[#47]
Well today I finished the suppressor with the exception of parkerizing it, I’m taking it to a local place to do the finish. I took it out and the S&B 124gr stayed sup sonic , no ringing in my ears and no muzzle blast that I could hear. I had a buddy shoot it and just 10 feet away it was more quiet than my Octane 45 on a Glock 19 or 9mm steyr aug. just need to get some packing material for the expansion chamber a d get it finished. I posted a video of it on the form1.org.
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Posted: 11/1/2021 7:51:01 AM EDT
[#48]
Could you post a video here please?
The form1 page is not working for me. I'm glad that you're happy with it. |
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Posted: 11/1/2021 8:50:56 AM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Could you post a video here please? The form1 page is not working for me. I'm glad that you're happy with it. Here , I made a YouTube , it’s crappy video , I had about 15 minutes of light left last night when I got a chance to test Edit : I don’t know how to YouTube It’s a short so it’s not posting like normal YouTube Sten mk-vi @saddler You should show this to Nigel |
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Posted: 11/1/2021 6:33:03 PM EDT
[#50]
Nice! Did you fold the magazine down once it was empty in the video?
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