NDS-604 forging flash fix > AR-15 / M-16 Retro Forum

Posted: 9/17/2008 12:55:42 PM EDT

So we came up with a skim cut that will clean up the gnarly stuff, but leave the majority of the flash for better cosmetic "authenticity".

It will blend better once it's been blasted and anodized.

It's not perfect, but it's a good compromise.

Posted: 9/17/2008 1:02:23 PM EDT

[#1]

Now that is complete, let's get those XMs ready.

Posted: 9/17/2008 1:08:40 PM EDT

[#2]

Yay!!!!

Posted: 9/17/2008 1:10:47 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
It's not perfect, but it's a good compromise.

IMO, it's the perfect solution!!!

My money is on the way!!!

Posted: 9/17/2008 1:17:17 PM EDT

[#4]

Perfect! I'm glad you chose this option.

Posted: 9/17/2008 1:22:54 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:

Quoted:
It's not perfect, but it's a good compromise.

IMO, it's the perfect solution!!!

My money is on the way!!!

Agreed, looks the part enough for a legit clone yet has a finished looks that won't offend the "OMG flashing on my new upper" snobs.

Nicely done!

Posted: 9/17/2008 1:30:20 PM EDT

[#6]

Perfect ,Mike.I cant wait to get one.

Posted: 9/17/2008 1:36:44 PM EDT

[#7]

it is a beautiful thing. I love the way the a1 uppers look better than the a2s, anyway. I was too torn to vote one way or the other on the clean or flash in the last post, this way is perfect. I just might have to get me some a dem...

Posted: 9/17/2008 2:16:52 PM EDT

[#8]

Looks great! Will the A1s be done similarly?

Thanks,
~Augee

Posted: 9/17/2008 2:31:45 PM EDT

[#9]

I like it, and this is from a no flash voter.

Posted: 9/17/2008 2:43:49 PM EDT

[#10]

I voted no flash !! Good compromise ..

Posted: 9/17/2008 2:59:29 PM EDT

[#11]

This looks like a good compromise.

Posted: 9/17/2008 3:18:22 PM EDT

[#12]

I voted for leaving the flash, but think your skim-cut method looks great! Probably the best solution to make both the "flashers" and "non-flashers" happy!

Posted: 9/17/2008 4:48:26 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
Looks great! Will the A1s be done similarly?

Thanks,
~Augee

Most likely.

We'll have to see how the new A1 upper forgings look when we get them next week.

Posted: 9/17/2008 4:49:20 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
I voted for leaving the flash, but think your skim-cut method looks great! Probably the best solution to make both the "flashers" and "non-flashers" happy!

He had nothing on but a raincoat and a smile.

Posted: 9/17/2008 4:50:10 PM EDT

[#15]

Excellent solution! NDS comes through again and keeps *everyone* happy!

Posted: 9/17/2008 4:53:12 PM EDT

[#16]

now that the machining is done, do you have your pricing set?

Posted: 9/17/2008 4:54:32 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
now that the machining is done, do you have your pricing set?

No, we are not done machining them yet.

Posted: 9/17/2008 5:06:01 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:

Quoted:
now that the machining is done, do you have your pricing set?

No, we are not done machining them yet.

Ah, I see. I thought you meant that they just needed to be blasted and anodized to be finished.

Just out of curiosity how many machining steps are necessary to go from a raw forging to a finished upper?

I would really like to see pics of the process if you ever get the time to take some.

Posted: 9/17/2008 10:30:04 PM EDT

[#19]

Great idea, good compromise. ~~Now everyone's happy.~~ Everyone will be happy when these (and the XM lowers) are in stock and shipping!

Posted: 9/18/2008 12:02:31 AM EDT

[#20]

I like it

Posted: 9/18/2008 4:59:50 AM EDT

[#21]

So will NDS be selling 'matched sets' of uppers and lowers with the same anodizing color on them? ANy chance you could get some LPKs and offera big package deal with those parked/anodized gray too?

Posted: 9/18/2008 6:58:33 AM EDT

[#22]

Looks like a blem to me. Better sell it to me cheap. I won't tell anybody.

Posted: 9/18/2008 8:33:57 AM EDT

[#23]

Looks great. Carry on.

Posted: 9/18/2008 10:29:58 AM EDT

[#24]

Looks great!

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