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Posted: 10/9/2005 3:33:45 PM EDT
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Hell, I think you could weld that up without any problems. Perhaps you could just weld in the rear trunion to the receiver. Never tried doing this so maybe someone else around here as tried it.
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Posted: 10/9/2005 3:38:34 PM EDT
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try the prettiest kit in the box.
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Posted: 10/9/2005 4:16:39 PM EDT
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How did you measure it. I found that if I lay the old rear part of the receiver on th enew one and then clamp it, then trace the holes with a sharp awl, the holes are pretty close. Center punch and then use a center drill to start the hole. Use a small bit to start. You can then see where your holes are and then adjust as neccesary. I leave the trunnion in place. Once you have the two holes on one side located and drilled correctly, leave the trunnion in place and use it as a guide to drill the holes on the opposite side. That way you only have to get the first two holes in the right place rather than all four.
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Posted: 10/9/2005 4:36:36 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/9/2005 4:45:31 PM EDT
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Just clamp a copper strip (I use 1/8" thick) on the inside of your receiver with welding clamps and MIG weld the hole. The weld will not stick to the copper and will leave a nice pool to grind off and start over again. Good luck.
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Posted: 10/9/2005 4:46:38 PM EDT
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Hmm thats a cool trick will try it. thanks for sharing it.
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Posted: 10/10/2005 4:56:59 PM EDT
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I welded up the hole and tried your idea of drilling from the other side, but broke out the weld, I think because I hit it with water so I could spot it again, do I need to spot, then let cool off slow then spot again?
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Posted: 10/10/2005 4:59:02 PM EDT
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You know? Your post title reminded me o a joke about hitting the 'wrong hole' and this post of yours just got me to laughing uncontrollably with the visuals. TRG |
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Posted: 10/10/2005 5:39:36 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/10/2005 8:06:49 PM EDT
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I would weld one side using the copper plate and let it cool naturally. The weld the other side to fill any small spots. Make sure you start with a good pool. After it cools, grind and drill. Make sure you use a good backing plate when you drill.
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Posted: 10/12/2005 3:27:00 AM EDT
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I got her all squared away. I welded up one side drilled through, then the other side and drilled through. I must say though this is prolly going to be the ugliest AK on the site.
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Posted: 10/12/2005 6:19:07 AM EDT
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Sorry I found this so late as if you were really off my 1/4-inch and if the hole was small I would have just made the ole smooth and used a little JB weld to hide it... I had was off by a little in my last build (about 1/8-in) and I was using a very small bit (perhaps 1/32 bit?). JB weld made easy work of that little hole. |
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