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Was rolling this idea in my head today and it seems like it would be pretty easy to do and allow you to use cast bullet equipment with a simple electroplating setup to create plated bullets without the large cash input for swaging equipment.
hi there does anyone have any plans for a .22 they're willing to share? or any advice would be appreciated
Since an airsoft aeg can be convert to shoot .27 isn't it the same thing for a airsoft pistol? Can yall tell me some part that are needed to swap from plastic to steel?
October 22nd
Hey guys once again I would like to ask different opinions for barrel rifling for Zoraki 914 I wanna see different opinions and different theories or thoughts
(2) side plates Trigger Hammer Trigger guard Middle insert Barrel hinge
No breach block, barrel, springs, pins, stock
How to rifle a barrel with limited supply? All i got is a hand drill
Hey guys i would like to ask a question about Ekol Gediz
i have a problem with the trigger getting stuck after one shot and it doesn't reset back to original place
is there any fix about it?
if anybody got a schematic about the trigger i would be grateful
So I didn't realize until today that all my prints were set to 20% infill instead of 100% 😖. Are they salvageable or destroy 75% of a 1kg roll wasted?
Hello everyone,
My brother and I want to make our first project. Something simple in cal 22.
I've been a mechanical engineer for almost 20 years. But I also have a passion for creation. I have a lost-wax casting workshop to cast the jewelry I design in 3D. I have several 3D printers, a small 3-axis milling machine that I've fully assembled, and several 3d scanners for reverse engineering (mostly for old car parts repro or customisation).
I'm not afraid of manufacturing, and my business gives me access to a wide range of materials and precision tools, including a laser that cuts up to 8-10mm steel. I always wanted to introduce my brother to Solidworks, but in vain.
I finally convinced him to jump into 3d design by building our first handgun project. I want to start with a rudimentary project, to avoid any frustration on his side, and finalize our creation within a reasonable time.
I rely on your advice to guide me towards the right project for both of us. I'm currently studying in detail the kinematics of the safety systems on the Solidworks assembly of a Colt1911 that I'm lucky enough to have been able to find when it was available.
I'd like to thank you for taking the time to read my long text, and also for your future help. Also, since sharing knowledge and skills is of the utmost importance here, I'd be happy to put my 20 years of experience in CAD design and mech design at your disposal, if anyone needs help or advice in these areas.
Thanks in advance. Waiting to know what ideas you guys could submit to me !!!
I’m looking to bring a product to the Canadian market but I don’t have the skills to code or design I only have the idea and the money to pay someone else to help bring my product to life so if any gun designers are looking to make some money get in contact with me if you are Canadian that would be a plus because you will have a better idea of what I’m trying to accomplish
Hello everyone, I would like to ask for help with a pipe shotgun, or more precisely with a barrel, is it a good idea to use a barrel with an insertion diameter of 25 mm and with an internal 19 mm instead of 18 (25od, 19id)
So I have been struggling with getting a very primitive device to actually fire because the rimfire primer is very finicky. I finally got one off and this happens. I did not see a trajectory if any but i know it was not in the barrel. Is this due to the chamber/barrel being too large. I am using brass pipe from home depot as drilling out .177 pellet gun barrel has been less than successful. Resources are very limited.
So I have been struggling with getting a very primitive device to actually fire because the rimfire primer is very finicky. I finally got one off and this happens. I did not see a trajectory if any but i know it was not in the barrel. Is this due to the chamber/barrel being too large. I am using brass pipe from home depot as drilling out .177 pellet gun barrel has been less than successful. Resources are very limited.
What are the laws in delaware. I know there is a preliminary injunction making it so you possibly can but cannot distribute or sell. Is this correct? And if 3d printed do you have to serialize?
Do u think it can be converted?
Is it possible to use 9mm PAK rounds with a .25 slug or steel bb pushed in as ammunition for fully DIY handguns like the Krikit 25 and Professor Parabellum’s models? Would they be able to cycle the lower pressure round?
Has anyone tried setting off ammonium based explosive using a smaller explosive like a shotgun primer or a firecracker, or maybe a 3v lightbulb filled with makeshift blackpowder?
I am aware of booster but it's pretty much impossible to get
I have a bunch of 12g shells I'd like to reload but alas, I don't have proper wads for them. I know I can buy them but I'm just trying to save some money where possible. So, any ideas other than cotton balls or paper towels or are those about the best I'll get for cheap/no cost?
Is it possible to diy a gas tube and drill the barrel with a hand drill to make the gas port or gas trap system i want to try as theory
The Metral was made by a swede or swiss i forgot.
Anything here?
What upgrades can you think about that could be applied to the luty smg that would make it a better smg for actual use at the range? Write your ideas below.
I asked about alternatives for ghost gunners (i dont want to pay for it because it has some shitty queue and u get it in random moment in minimum few months)
I probably posted bad question - I simply need glock17 and TT-33 slides for 3d printed guns projects (here are the link - https://defcad.com/library/digitalnimbuslabs-invader-v3-maelstrom-17l/ and https://odysee.com/@Reason:2a/ttt-333-3d-printable-tokarev-33-receiver-1.snapshot.5-(1):9 )
Can i make them without CNC? TT-33 will be easier for sure but what would you recommend to do it best way