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Posted: 12/5/2017 6:49:28 PM EDT
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Cut some makeshift softjaws out of alumnium?
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Posted: 12/5/2017 7:45:06 PM EDT
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I was thinking of buying the TM jig side plates to make it easier; they're only $40:
http://www.tacticalmachining.com/80-jigs/80-ar15-jigs/ar-15-side-plates-gen-2-unanodized.html |
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Posted: 12/5/2017 7:45:57 PM EDT
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The only correct way to do it is with a jig, now you could make blocks, but trying to do a lower without a jig is not as easy as you might think it is, do you have DRO's on your mill, if not, you will turn out a mess and probably end up with a non usable lower. If you have DRO's then make two plates to fit the magwell and then clamp in the vise so you have a stable platform to work with.
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Posted: 12/5/2017 8:22:49 PM EDT
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I have DROs, and I've already done a couple lowers without a jig that came out ok, but it's just really annoying. Plus, I don't want lowers that just come out "ok", I want lowers that come out perfect.
Do you know if the jigs can be used without the top plates? |
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Posted: 12/5/2017 8:27:50 PM EDT
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*snip* Do you know if the jigs can be used without the top plates?  Failed To Load Title Sorry, I don't have the patience to edit video. |
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Posted: 12/5/2017 11:53:10 PM EDT
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A couple of flat plates with relief in the proper places will do it. I made these......
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Posted: 12/11/2017 10:18:35 PM EDT
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A couple of flat plates with relief in the proper places will do it. I made these...... ... 
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Posted: 12/12/2017 8:05:54 AM EDT
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Same question How to fixture 80 in mill
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Posted: 12/14/2017 1:56:04 AM EDT
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Here is my setup on my Taig CNC Mill in my Kurt D40 4 inch milling vise.
I use TM Gen. 1 jigs. and Kant twist clamps. Here is a pic of my mill doing the Peck drill of the hammer and trigger pin holes 
Here is my setup when milling out the FCG pocket. 
I have use this setup for both Forged and Billet lower without any problems or modifying of the jigs! hth, Ca_Longshot |
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Posted: 12/20/2017 10:10:48 AM EDT
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1-2-3 blocks and a set of parallels.
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Posted: 12/20/2017 3:19:20 PM EDT
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I use my 80% Arms side plates in both the Haas CNC and Bridgeport at work with no top plate needed. I set it on a set of parallels and it works great.
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Posted: 12/23/2017 2:15:08 PM EDT
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Today was my first time using the TM side plates. Oh my goodness, they made clamping in the vise sooooooo much easier. It came out really well too. Worth every single penny.
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