How hard is it to make a 1911 80% frame

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - How hard is it to make a 1911 80% frame

Posted: 8/21/2004 5:28:22 AM EDT

I've read the FAQs and guides on the net but was wondering if any one on the board has had any experience completeing an 80% 1911 frame. It looks like the hardest part is cutting the rails and then fitting the parts in. I do not have a jig or mill and also wondering if any one has completed one with only had tools or a dremel?

Thanks

Posted: 8/25/2004 8:46:48 AM EDT

[#1]

Check out the link section of Footpounds in the "How to" section. Some guys used dremels and a file to finish the frames in a few hours.

Posted: 8/31/2004 4:57:27 AM EDT

[#2]

Thanks for the info, looking at the site now.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - How hard is it to make a 1911 80% frame

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