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Posted: 2/5/2004 5:36:33 AM EDT

Hi all! I have been threatening to do this book on how to machine the AR lower forging and I have been working on it (on & off) for almost two years now. Other demands prevent me from spending the time I would like on it so after several revisions, I am offering it as is for free with no warrantee expressed or implied.
All I ask is for some feed-back so I can improve it and eventually offer a print version at a nominal fee.
Regards, Ray
PS:
OK, I have made my goal of haveing at least one Hot Topic here in my lifetime. No need to reply to this post anymore, here is the link:
users.wfeca.net/rbrandes/ray-vin/
Enjoy and I am looking forward to your comments.

Posted: 2/5/2004 5:57:28 AM EDT

[#1]

Is this on an 80% lower like the Tannery Shops sells or a completely from scratch type deal?

Mike

PS - are you the Ray-Vin that designed the bore guide I got from GPSS, great cleaning tool IMO, "thanks" if you are.

Posted: 2/5/2004 9:16:31 AM EDT

[#2]

How do we go about obtaining a copy of this book?

Posted: 2/5/2004 9:21:08 AM EDT

[#3]

Ditto what Giffman said, How do I get one?

Posted: 2/5/2004 10:23:28 AM EDT

[#4]

I would be interested in looking at your book and giving feedback. Let me know.

Posted: 2/5/2004 10:58:16 AM EDT

[#5]

i would be interested in the book also. i'm right in the middle of a o% right now. it is my first. i would be more than willing to give feed back on the book for you.

Posted: 2/5/2004 3:21:20 PM EDT

[#6]

Absolutely fascinating. I am not a machinist but I admire the art. The photos, drawings and descriptions are fabulous. Truly increased my appreciation of the finished product.

Thank you.

PS: Now I wonder why lowers don't cost $600 each?

Posted: 2/5/2004 4:34:46 PM EDT

[#7]

That's an awesome job. I'm looking forward to try it out.
Tom

Posted: 2/5/2004 4:35:21 PM EDT

[#8]

That's an awesome job. I'm looking forward to trying it out.
Tom

Posted: 2/5/2004 4:56:36 PM EDT

[#9]

I can't wiat to try this out... thanks...

Posted: 2/5/2004 7:15:44 PM EDT

[#10]

That is amazing help and clarity, especially with a very good way to do the trigger well.

Posted: 2/5/2004 7:33:40 PM EDT

[#11]

Ive been waiting for this and man and thank you for your time involved making this book.

Posted: 2/6/2004 11:36:49 PM EDT

[#12]

I have been looking forward to spending my tax refund on worthy tasks and this will simplify getting it done.
Thanks for the info on this and I will let you know how it turns out.
Thanks

Posted: 2/7/2004 5:00:37 PM EDT

[#13]

Thank you, for sharing your hard work with us my 80% lower just came in today so now its time for me to get that new milling machine. your information will now be my guide and is greatly appreciated.

Posted: 2/7/2004 5:18:13 PM EDT

[#14]

Amazing!

I have only read about three pages of it soo far but all I can say is than you so much!

Its great to have people doing things like this!

Posted: 2/7/2004 5:32:40 PM EDT

[#15]

SWEEEET!

Very nicely done.

'Tis gonna be printed, slapped in a binder, and take up residence next to my mini-mill!

Posted: 2/8/2004 3:15:09 AM EDT

[#16]

Fan OTBR,
I love your statement about C and C++! Now add in windows api and and they will be lucky to find a big enough piece to do a DNA test...[beer]
Regards, Ray

Posted: 2/11/2004 5:17:30 PM EDT

[#17]

Ray, Thanks for the additional information.

I've tried a O% casting with poor results. Your clamping jigs should improve my chances.

My first attempt came out of the vise and got ate. The casting was toast but usable so I practiced opening the mag well for the fun of it. Interesting paper weight for my desk.

Because of your post, looks like I'll be giving it another try.

You've done a great job on the book. It will help many get a 0% to that magical 100% mark.

Thanks again,
Terry

Posted: 2/11/2004 9:24:49 PM EDT

[#18]

Ray It would be great to look over what you've written...I am just getting ready to start my 0% forged within the next month and have been compiling info on it. Thanks

Posted: 2/11/2004 9:50:50 PM EDT

[#19]

I am intrigued. I have done many cast lowers but never wanted to mess with attempting to fixture for the forged blanks. I would very much like to see your view of the process.

GAB

Posted: 2/11/2004 10:37:49 PM EDT

[#20]

Please? I'm looking forward! Thanks!

Posted: 2/12/2004 3:11:26 PM EDT

[#21]

Ray
I could use the link. Does it also cover the .308 lower?
Thanks,
Blackgun

Posted: 2/12/2004 3:40:00 PM EDT

[#22]

I've been reading and looking at sites on building 100% to 80% lowers. I would be glad to read your book and give you some feed back. I had to finaly go to the get a lower, a upper, now I need the bolt group and barrel. But one of these day I want to mill my own.

Best Of Luck,

LSURVEYOR

Posted: 2/12/2004 4:18:57 PM EDT

[#23]

i would be glad to check it out and provide feedback...

Posted: 2/12/2004 4:20:13 PM EDT

[#24]

i would be glad to check it out and provide feedback...

Posted: 2/12/2004 4:35:26 PM EDT

[#25]

I have a forging that I would love to know how to machine. I am part owner of a machine shop and this would be a fun project!

Posted: 2/12/2004 4:43:39 PM EDT

[#26]

I would love to take a look, and provide feedback. Thanks

Posted: 2/12/2004 9:19:07 PM EDT

[#27]

Ray, I have been giving it a look over and must say you did a realy realy realy great job ! I can't wait to pick up my new mill in the morring. Next thing will be a DRO. and then a air conditioner for the shop ( those spring heat waves are just around the corner here in south AL ) But honestly the only thing that I think could help would be the tool speeds that you used per operation. I think by adding this little bit of info would be the icing on the cake. And could very well make your book a one stop guide.

Posted: 2/13/2004 2:44:16 AM EDT

[#28]

LG308,
Where are you in South AL? We are in LA (Lower Alabama) ourselves, Marianna, FL.
Speeds and feeds are an elusive beast. With manual machines, speeds are set and feeds are regulated by feel. In CNC, you set it all and cross your fingers when you hit the little green button!
Here is a link to a speed & feed caculator:
[url]http://www.emastercam.com/tools/utils/feedspeed/[/url]
If I published speeds and feeds to use, someone would break or burn up a cutter and blame me. Better to figure some things out for yourself. However, since many first-time machinests are getting into this, I will consider your suggestion and put in some basic guidelines. Thanks for your compliments and feed-back.
Regards, Ray

Posted: 2/13/2004 5:35:42 AM EDT

[#29]

I am interested in the link

thanks

Posted: 2/13/2004 5:38:06 AM EDT

[#30]

I would like to take a look at your book.

Posted: 2/13/2004 5:44:03 AM EDT

[#31]

I would also love to take a peek at it. Thanks

Posted: 2/13/2004 6:02:53 AM EDT

[#32]

I too would like a look.
Thanks.

Posted: 2/13/2004 7:11:55 AM EDT

[#33]

Me too!

Posted: 2/13/2004 7:40:53 AM EDT

[#34]

With all these folks asking for the link, why not just post it up here?

Posted: 2/13/2004 9:04:10 AM EDT

[#35]

Bill,
I did post it, but what happens is that everyone (over 400 in the first few hours) downloads it and then the post slowly moves back to page six and then off the board.
My plan is to get as many replys as possible and keep this topic at the top of the first page! [beer]
Call me a glory hound if you must, but that is what I am doing for now. I may get tired of and stop (cuts into my drinking time). Right now I am having fun.
Now, did you want the link?
Regards, Ray

Posted: 2/13/2004 9:39:26 AM EDT

[#36]

Thanks Ray, I would love to get a copy of your Book.

Posted: 2/13/2004 9:41:53 AM EDT

[#37]

Quoted:
Bill,
I did post it, but what happens is that everyone (over 400 in the first few hours) downloads it and then the post slowly moves back to page six and then off the board.
My plan is to get as many replys as possible and keep this topic at the top of the first page! [beer]
Call me a glory hound if you must, but that is what I am doing for now. I may get tired of and stop (cuts into my drinking time). Right now I am having fun.
Now, did you want the link?
Regards, Ray

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Good plan. [:D]

Minor nitpick though....when you DID have things posted, one of the files didn't end with .pdf (I *think* it was chapter 13). No big deal, simple enough to add on myself, but I figured I'd point it out to ya.

Overall the book seems VERY well done -- one of the best guides I've seen so far....wait....I think its the only real guide I've seen. Well, there's a couple "I took pics while machining stuff" type guides out there, but nothing close to a how-to.

Good Job, and THANKS! [beer]

edited to fix the [beer]

Posted: 2/13/2004 10:29:47 AM EDT

[#38]

I too, would like a look at your work. I have made many lowers out of forgings here at home. I would like to think I could give you some helpful feedback (but i doubt it) thanks

Posted: 2/13/2004 11:15:48 AM EDT

[#39]

I would love to take a look. please seend me the link.

Posted: 2/13/2004 11:36:18 AM EDT

[#40]

how about an IM with the link ? [:)]

[beer] Thanks!

Posted: 2/13/2004 11:41:06 AM EDT

[#41]

Link please?

Thank you,
- LS

Posted: 2/13/2004 12:21:38 PM EDT

[#42]

Could I get the link, too, please?

Thank You!

Posted: 2/13/2004 1:04:51 PM EDT

[#43]

I'd love to have the link! Trying to gather as much resources for this sorta thing as possible! Thanks in advance!

Posted: 2/13/2004 2:32:20 PM EDT

[#44]

FanOfTBR,
I found that missing extension and fixed a day or two ago. Glad you like and thank you for the compliments.
I am sure when people actually get to cutting metal I will get some solid feedback on areas that might be clearer.
Regards, Ray

Posted: 2/13/2004 3:20:55 PM EDT

[#45]

Yes, I would like the link!

Thanks very much.

Posted: 2/13/2004 3:51:04 PM EDT

[#46]

May I have the link?
Many thanks!

Posted: 2/13/2004 4:14:10 PM EDT

[#47]

Um, this is a no-brainer! Send me the link! You can just IM it to me.

Thanks a lot for taking the time to write it!

Posted: 2/13/2004 4:21:31 PM EDT

[#48]

Ray, I live directly down the street from the home of Army aviation, you know the town that has that monument de.dicated to a bug that stands directly in the middle of the road.I am also a member of tri state gun club.

Posted: 2/13/2004 5:06:54 PM EDT

[#49]

Please seend me the link.
Thank you.
Regards,
FRIZ

[email protected]

Posted: 2/13/2004 6:48:24 PM EDT

[#50]

Please send me the "Missing Link"....

Thanks
Bob

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