benedw60 Posted November 26, 2021 Report Share Posted November 26, 2021 A few months ago, I got into a heated debate about 3D modeling and the inherent pit falls of manufacturing, so I decided to put my model/drawing to the test. There is a huge learning curve when reproducing these parts. You need an in-depth hands-on knowledge of the receiver and how all of the components/features interact together. You need a correct blueprint with accurate tolerances and dimensions. After all that you have to spend a small fortune to have your prototype made. It was a fun project and im glad I did it. Side note: Im going to be getting a prototype sample of the 1921 actuator made soon. I will have an update by the end of the year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayrain Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 Become budget Auto Ordnance, I need cheaper tommy guns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndArmored Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 A knock on the door. "Santa?" "No, Biden's ATF. We've declared your artistic expression to be a terrorist threat and hate speech." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waffen Und Bier Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 That is neat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl303 Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 Is it a 80% receiver ?Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benedw60 Posted November 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 Nope its made out of aluminum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anjong-ni Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 (edited) Nice workmanship, Ben. Doug Richardson was making ready-to-manufacture cnc aluminum receivers, Blish slots and all, ten years ago. I have one. It's beautiful. Guess they never caught on...Phil Edited November 28, 2021 by anjong-ni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benedw60 Posted November 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 I think it was a price issue, I believe he wanted the same amount of money for his aluminum receivers that he sold his steel receivers for, correct me if Im wrong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halftrack Posted November 29, 2021 Report Share Posted November 29, 2021 Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurencen Posted November 30, 2021 Report Share Posted November 30, 2021 nice work, few years ago I 3D printed a half size 1928, the internals sort of worked after some fitting, been thinking doing a M1A1 to sit beside it not found the time to draw it in cad, it takes many hours to get the cad file drawn up Are you going to anodize the receiver? what are you doing for engraving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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