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Posted: 9/17/2021 12:19:15 PM EDT
[#1]
tag, because I wish I could do shit like this.
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Posted: 9/17/2021 1:08:15 PM EDT
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Pics of ruined frame?
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Posted: 9/17/2021 1:25:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: tag, because I wish I could do shit like this. I bet we all could fuck up a frame 
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Posted: 9/17/2021 4:16:59 PM EDT
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Maybe farm out the welding to someone who knows how? I bet there are welders nearby who wouldn't mind trading welding for machining.
Hint: Don't show them the pic of the slide in the vice. 
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Posted: 9/17/2021 4:22:41 PM EDT
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How did I miss this?!
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Posted: 9/17/2021 4:29:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I want to build this.. Even have the parts and gun to do it.. Just not the nerve. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/14562/3ace54be3f2a881d92d1f4b09d9b9eed-1340939.png why can't you build one like it? did you run out of chrome plated philips screws? . |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 4:41:06 PM EDT
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you have clear grip panels and a guttersnipe?
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Posted: 9/17/2021 4:57:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: you have clear grip panels and a guttersnipe? |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 4:58:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Maybe farm out the welding to someone who knows how? I bet there are welders nearby who wouldn't mind trading welding for machining. Hint: Don't show them the pic of the slide in the vice.
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Posted: 9/17/2021 5:20:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Pics of ruined frame? I already cut off the bad part. I may be able to use some creativity and salvage this one, but it won’t look much like an ASP or Devel. 
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Posted: 9/17/2021 5:30:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I already cut off the bad part. I may be able to use some creativity and salvage this one, but it won’t look much like an ASP or Devel. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173129/56C7452F-3F32-4AC9-BBE9-BC8DE30836FF-2094738.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Pics of ruined frame? I already cut off the bad part. I may be able to use some creativity and salvage this one, but it won’t look much like an ASP or Devel. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173129/56C7452F-3F32-4AC9-BBE9-BC8DE30836FF-2094738.jpg Holy hell man! I mean I wouldn't get rid of it. Maybe you can find someone to repair it. |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 5:32:11 PM EDT
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Subscribed
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Posted: 9/17/2021 6:23:58 PM EDT
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Sigh.
 Now I'm trolling local gun sites looking for a cheap S&W Model 39..........  Damn you ArfCom GD!
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Posted: 9/17/2021 9:01:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I bet we all could fuck up a frame Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: tag, because I wish I could do shit like this. I bet we all could fuck up a frame
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Posted: 9/17/2021 9:07:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Holy hell man! I mean I wouldn't get rid of it. Maybe you can find someone to repair it. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Pics of ruined frame? I already cut off the bad part. I may be able to use some creativity and salvage this one, but it won't look much like an ASP or Devel. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173129/56C7452F-3F32-4AC9-BBE9-BC8DE30836FF-2094738.jpg Holy hell man! I mean I wouldn't get rid of it. Maybe you can find someone to repair it. So far no one wants to touch this one, apparently aluminum that thin is practically unweldable. I have some ideas though. |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 9:11:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The new one I'm not going to try to weld side plates on. I'll just chop the grip and move the the grip screws back. Looks awesome. Keep up the good work. 
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Posted: 9/17/2021 9:27:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Looks awesome. Keep up the good work. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: The new one I'm not going to try to weld side plates on. I'll just chop the grip and move the the grip screws back. Looks awesome. Keep up the good work.
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Posted: 9/18/2021 10:33:20 PM EDT
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Bravo Zulu, OP.
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Posted: 10/2/2021 7:53:34 PM EDT
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New frame is coming along
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Posted: 10/9/2021 9:24:48 PM EDT
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Still haven't finished the 39, but started on a 59. It's surprisingly a lot easier. The sides of the magwell were solid, so after chopping I drilled new grip screw bushing holes, tapped them for 1911 bushings, and cut windows in between them. I was going to start working on the grips, but pretty sure my 3 year old absconded with my 1911 grip screw drill bit.
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Posted: 10/11/2021 7:46:14 PM EDT
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bobbed and pinned the grip insert. Going to fabricate a filler for it soon.
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Posted: 10/11/2021 7:47:13 PM EDT
[#22]
I wish I had the skill you do.
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Posted: 10/11/2021 7:52:11 PM EDT
[#23]
modded an S15 to fit. They're the perfect size but unfortunately taking the rib off the front allows the loaded mag to spread too much and become way to tight in the frame.
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Posted: 10/11/2021 7:55:05 PM EDT
[#24]
OST.
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Posted: 10/11/2021 9:13:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: modded an S15 to fit. They're the perfect size but unfortunately taking the rib off the front allows the loaded mag to spread too much and become way to tight in the frame. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173129/574E4857-B0D4-41A0-B9DC-1E514FB6FC4D-2126608.jpg So you're notching the frame now? |
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Posted: 10/11/2021 9:21:42 PM EDT
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Did it spend time in a property room before you acquired it?
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Posted: 10/11/2021 9:30:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Did it spend time in a property room before you acquired it? |
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Posted: 10/11/2021 9:36:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not that I'm aware. The metal underneath the nickel plating is fine. I'll be stripping the nickel and getting it refinished eventually. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Did it spend time in a property room before you acquired it? Oh, ok, I thought the initials and date scratched in the frame were property room markings. I'm looking forward to seeing it finished.  |
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Posted: 10/11/2021 9:58:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not that I'm aware. The metal underneath the nickel plating is fine. I'll be stripping the nickel and getting it refinished eventually. https://caswellplating.com/electroplating-anodizing/nickel-plating-kits/electroless-nickel-plating-kits.html |
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Posted: 10/16/2021 6:44:07 PM EDT
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Git one grip panel roughed out. Got some HiPower mags en route, I think they'll work better than the Shield S15s.
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Posted: 10/16/2021 6:53:33 PM EDT
[#31]
I wish I had 1/99th the talent you have !
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Posted: 10/16/2021 6:59:48 PM EDT
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Quoted: Bought a beat up S&W 39 for cheap https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173129/C949423D-C635-4C84-91B3-3A0C80EA51E7-2059932.jpg Made it into a pile of parts https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173129/0CD16F76-A2EB-44DC-B128-B0D8C845F8AA-2059933.jpg Started chopping stuff off https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173129/3666A8A0-ACE3-4B07-A4E8-C902D53B1B6C-2059934.jpg Starting to look like something now. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173129/014F3CFB-85DA-4C42-AC4D-C85D182D685B-2059935.jpg @JoshAston Your post reminds me of this:  Tom Waits - What's He Building |
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Posted: 10/16/2021 8:53:55 PM EDT
[#33]
Got the bulk of the shaping done on this panel. Cut a polycarbonate insert too, but not sure I'm happy with it.
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Posted: 10/17/2021 12:07:01 AM EDT
[#34]
That wood looks really good, Josh.
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Posted: 10/17/2021 12:15:26 AM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Got the bulk of the shaping done on this panel. Cut a polycarbonate insert too, but not sure I'm happy with it. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173129/539194AC-5735-4C5D-9FB5-6220C1212ADE-2132969.jpg  
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Posted: 10/17/2021 3:51:46 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That wood looks really good, Josh. |
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Posted: 10/23/2021 11:54:25 AM EDT
[#37]
This is pretty awesome. Those grips are going to look killer when all done.
Are you leaving them smooth or doing some type of checkering? |
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Posted: 10/23/2021 12:20:42 PM EDT
[#38]
Awesome talent my friend.
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Posted: 10/23/2021 12:23:33 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I want to build this.. Even have the parts and gun to do it.. Just not the nerve. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/14562/3ace54be3f2a881d92d1f4b09d9b9eed-1340939.png I want to do this so bad...  Attached File |
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Posted: 10/23/2021 12:40:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This is pretty awesome. Those grips are going to look killer when all done. Are you leaving them smooth or doing some type of checkering? |
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Posted: 10/23/2021 12:54:10 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Git one grip panel roughed out. Got some HiPower mags en route, I think they'll work better than the Shield S15s. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173129/96F86CBC-488C-455F-A3E7-726E6C8D8FE5-2132784.jpg My body is ready |
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Posted: 10/23/2021 9:03:19 PM EDT
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Carved out the other grip panel, undercut the trigger guard, bobbed and blended the beavertail, shortened the dustcover.
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Posted: 10/23/2021 9:15:59 PM EDT
[#43]
Oh good heavens. Incredibly cool.
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Posted: 10/23/2021 10:32:22 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/23/2021 10:47:15 PM EDT
[#45]
I'm excited to see how this turns out.
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Posted: 10/23/2021 10:50:52 PM EDT
[#46]
I own a 39-2. Stock. No mods. Replaced barrel bushing. Although I am not allowed to carry, it IS my garage, pocket gun. Looks great. Keep us posted.
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Posted: 10/24/2021 9:17:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I own a 39-2. Stock. No mods. Replaced barrel bushing. Although I am not allowed to carry, it IS my garage, pocket gun. Looks great. Keep us posted. RRRR Did your regime resolve whether Hornady Critical Duty/Defense is or is not a hollowpoint for civilian carry? Josh, that looks fantastic. I love the wood. Just going to BLO it, or you have other plans? |
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Posted: 10/24/2021 9:40:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I pretty much destroyed the frame. We'll just say I shouldn't be allowed near a welder, ever. Have another one on the way though, should be here tomorrow. I may or may have not learned that in the long run it’s cheaper to buy a shotgun trigger guard, mill off the old one, and drill and tap a hole than to try to weld up a custom Mauser trigger guard with a Mig... But now that I have a Tig....hmmm |
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Posted: 11/7/2021 7:36:05 PM EDT
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I have a new found appreciation for the old school smiths. This shit is hard work.
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Posted: 11/7/2021 10:45:58 PM EDT
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Stippling the front grip - in aluminum?
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