Best way to drill a hole in a metal dummy receiver for the magwell?

[madmax1299]

I know a press would be best, but I don't have immediate access to one any of you know whats best outside of freehanding drilling? thanks!

[timkel]

Do you have a Dremel?

[madmax1299]

4 hours ago, timkel said:

Do you have a Dremel?

I don’t but wouldn’t it be hard to keep straight? They don’t seem too expansive I could get one.

[timkel]

1 hour ago, madmax1299 said:

I don’t but wouldn’t it be hard to keep straight? They don’t seem too expansive I could get one.

This is really a job best done with a milling machine. But I understand, I started out using a Dremel too.  The thin cutting wheels will cut straight lines. Go slow and take care. Getting the corner radius will be tougher. 

[Mad Machinist]

Find someone with a mill......plunge cut with a small endmill and then follow with a drill once you have a flat. Gonna take some serious setup to not drill a new hole in the mag well on the backside..........:-) Seriously if the setup is good you can drill from both sides and meet in the middle.....then ream without the magwell

EDIT: Are you trying to cut the opening for the mag to enter the tube.....or drill the hole for the pin to hold the magwell in place?

 

Edited November 28, 2023 by Mad Machinist