[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Raider14's post apocalyptic Fallout and Mad Max inspired AR build thread. TL;DR in the OP now (Page 2 of 17)
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Stock is 87% finished and is attached! It didn't go on perfectly straight but I didn't really expect it to  Still need to do the buttplate and aesthetics like shaping it and a stain.
Any suggestions on the stain? I'm thinking just used motor oil but then it'll just get so damn nasty 
After I do the buttplate it's onto the pistol grip https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/411027/IMG-20170401-160551078-2-178807.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/411027/IMG-20170401-160714252-2-178809.JPG ] Have done a few stocks this way, followed by boiled linseed oil. Strong work OP! |
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I'm so in. Btw, OP use a rounded rasp to gouge out the majority of fill around the buffer pipe Then wrap the pipe in ~80 grit or similar and fit it that way.
Edit: Nevermind. You could have at least used pipe banding instead.  didn't use pipe strap due to being too thin IMO
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Stock is 87% finished and is attached! It didn't go on perfectly straight but I didn't really expect it to Still need to do the buttplate and aesthetics like shaping it and a stain.
Any suggestions on the stain? I'm thinking just used motor oil but then it'll just get so damn nasty
After I do the buttplate it's onto the pistol grip https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/411027/IMG-20170401-160551078-2-178807.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/411027/IMG-20170401-160714252-2-178809.JPG ETA: progress since the last update doesn't look like much but it was a FUCKING B I T C H to get the bands tight. Rear one is tight AF, front isn't....Both are getting welded this evening once I get access to a tig 
Does it count that the particular trigger group I used didn't work and I had to spend an hour and a half filing and polishing so it'd reset? |
Thanks to everyone for the kind words! I haven't had this much building something in a while 
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Those metal bands are going to rip the hell out of your post-apocalyptic beard. Quoted:
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Stock is 87% finished and is attached! It didn't go on perfectly straight but I didn't really expect it to Still need to do the buttplate and aesthetics like shaping it and a stain.
Any suggestions on the stain? I'm thinking just used motor oil but then it'll just get so damn nasty
After I do the buttplate it's onto the pistol grip https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/411027/IMG-20170401-160551078-2-178807.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/411027/IMG-20170401-160714252-2-178809.JPG ETA: progress since the last update doesn't look like much but it was a FUCKING B I T C H to get the bands tight. Rear one is tight AF, front isn't....Both are getting welded this evening once I get access to a tig
Does it count that the particular trigger group I used didn't work and I had to spend an hour and a half filing and polishing so it'd reset? I want the pain to be a surprise
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Yeah............I spent like an hour trying to cut the trough with my ancient, dull rasp and only got down ~1/16". At the very moment I proceeded to say "fuck this shit" and went ahead with attaching it didn't use pipe strap due to being too thin IMOQuoted:
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I'm so in. Btw, OP use a rounded rasp to gouge out the majority of fill around the buffer pipe Then wrap the pipe in ~80 grit or similar and fit it that way.
Edit: Nevermind. You could have at least used pipe banding instead. didn't use pipe strap due to being too thin IMO I've never heard of one that got that freaking dull.
Btw, for the grip. 2 sections of flat steel cut to fit the corner of where the grip normally attaches. Countersunk (or not) screw holes or button head machine screws, and brass/whatever threaded spacers cut to fit. I'd do 4 of them. Midway and bottom corners, plus screwed through the grip attachment spot. Wrap in paracord you got muddy/dusty.
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Okay, I need to see this rasp I've never heard of one that got that freaking dull. Quoted:
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I'm so in. Btw, OP use a rounded rasp to gouge out the majority of fill around the buffer pipe Then wrap the pipe in ~80 grit or similar and fit it that way.
Edit: Nevermind. You could have at least used pipe banding instead. didn't use pipe strap due to being too thin IMO I've never heard of one that got that freaking dull. It works fine on say a corner but I couldn't get it to bite at all when working the channel |
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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/411027/IMG-20170401-165812887-2-178856.JPG It works fine on say a corner but I couldn't get it to bite at all when working the channel Quoted:
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I'm so in. Btw, OP use a rounded rasp to gouge out the majority of fill around the buffer pipe Then wrap the pipe in ~80 grit or similar and fit it that way.
Edit: Nevermind. You could have at least used pipe banding instead. didn't use pipe strap due to being too thin IMO I've never heard of one that got that freaking dull. It works fine on say a corner but I couldn't get it to bite at all when working the channel |
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This is fucking awesome. What's your total investment, time and money? Would be funny to wait until a free state does a buy back and try to negotiate $1000 for it. Hidden camera. Post vid. Win all around. Would definitely be in ARF H.O.F. Hours wise I'm probably around 15 I'll probably have $500 into the upper once it's done. I don't think I'll make my own handguards. Going to attempt the upper itself but IDK how I'm going to do it realistically without access to a mill and lathe That being said if someone wants to take a crack at the upper receiver for beer cost, I'd be down
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Pistol grip coming along
Attached File The "backstrap" is proving to be a bit more difficult....But I'll figure it out |
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Can you at least post a pic of said upper moar ideas wouldn't hurt
ETA: I may put one of these in the side of the stock https://img1.etsystatic.com/164/0/14384025/il_570xN.1171403167_elhc.jpg 
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Can you at least post a pic of said upper moar ideas wouldn't hurt
ETA: I may put one of these in the side of the stock https://img1.etsystatic.com/164/0/14384025/il_570xN.1171403167_elhc.jpg I've been wanting one of those for a LONG time. Would you be willing to take some detail pics of it inside and out? If I can do a square tubing upper that'd be INSANELY cool
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While digging through the junk I found two cores from oil filters that kinda fit inside each other....I may have just found my handguard
Attached File Attached File They weigh practically nothing and feel super strong....I wonder which ultralight AR guy will try to take them from me
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Can you at least post a pic of said upper moar ideas wouldn't hurt
ETA: I may put one of these in the side of the stock https://img1.etsystatic.com/164/0/14384025/il_570xN.1171403167_elhc.jpg I think fallout themed stuff is awesome. I've been kicking around the idea of a flat spot build, or making tools to build a sheet metal ar. Lower and an upper out of tubing. (Trashcan ar?) |
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While digging through the junk I found two cores from oil filters that kinda fit inside each other....I may have just found my handguard
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/411027/IMG-20170401-184541575-2-178959.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/411027/IMG-20170401-184547071-2-178960.JPG They weigh practically nothing and feel super strong....I wonder which ultralight AR guy will try to take them from me |
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I think I have come up for a solution for the PG! Found some old used hose from one of the sprayers and some old paracord under a toolbox
What do y'all think? Attached File Attached File I tend to put my thumb up along the side vs around the grip so I think this'll work pretty good. Feels good so far 
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Same here. I think I've got a carbine spring/buffer in the parts bin. Let me know if you want it and I'll dig around. Quoted:
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This is the coolest thing on GD in awhile. Good work, OP. Tagged to see how it turns out. @BillythePoet |
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That would help a lot! PM me how much you want for them! @BillythePoet Quoted:
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This is the coolest thing on GD in awhile. Good work, OP. Tagged to see how it turns out. @BillythePoet |
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I love this thread. You should leave it outside for a little while for some patina. Quoted:
I love this thread. You should leave it outside for a little while for some patina. Quoted:
Don't forget to wrap some copper wire on there to hold something on. Also needs a gnarly homemade bayonet on there. How does a sharpened piece of rebar that was buried in my yard that I rebury for a few months?
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Pistol grip coming along https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/411027/IMG-20170401-180446695-2-178905.JPG The "backstrap" is proving to be a bit more difficult....But I'll figure it out |
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If you show a finished product by 12/31/17, free. Otherwise it's $1000. Quoted:
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This is the coolest thing on GD in awhile. Good work, OP. Tagged to see how it turns out. @BillythePoet
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