What do you guys recommend for an inexpensive drill press that won't shit the bed on me or fuck up my 80% projects?
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>>30561006
Not OP, but I have a drill press and recently purchased a couple of 80% lowers to play with. I went with the easy jig route instead because it's a lot quicker and easier than using a drill press. Routers are more naturally suited for completing 80% lowers than a drill press.
>>30561006
Look on Craigslist for an old craftsman or something. Antique tools often very high quality.
>>30561006
>drilling on a 80%
K E K
Get a CNC, they're cheap theses days.
>>30561337
Not to mention cheaper...
>>30561525
Any model in particular? Price?
>>30561006
Just buy a 100% lower not fucking around with 80% shit.
>>30561337
How did you drill out the holes?
A cordless drill? Why on earth would that be better than a drill press?
t. guy who has finished two 80%s with an EZjig
>>30561650
Maybe he's in a state like CA.
>>30561006
Get a decent drillpress, but nothing too fancy unless you are getting into DIY in general. Get a router jig though for the milling, its much safer. You really dont want to side load a drillpress.
Anyone with questions regarding 80%s, ask away, I have built 3 now.
>duckduckgo
>>30561690
People say that but at my school I have a mill and a drill press and the chucks don't really look any different. The only thing that looks different is the base plate, so what's the actual difference?
>>30561687
Or underage
>>30561747
Its not the actual chuck, its the bearings on the shaft. They will get worn out and completely ruin a drill press. furthermore, most cheap drillpresses have jacobs taper chuck mount designs, which don't have a way to retain the chuck. This can cause the chuck to launch. I have personally seen a chuck go flying across the shop back when I was in HS, and its like a 2lb piece of jagged steel (to be fair, it wasnt from sideloading).
>>30561750
Or a felon.
>>30561650
>>30561687
>>30561750
>>30561860
Or a hobbyist
It's stupid as fuck to assume that anyone who would want an 80% lower is some sort of criminal.
BTW, what's it like being a dindunuffin?
>>30562342
This. I could buy an AR if I want, but building it is something to do.
In fact, im deciding now if I want to build an 80% 1911 or Sig P229. It will end up more than if I just buy one new, but I want to build one.
>>30562383
In my case, I already have a 6920 that was purchased legally and I want to keep stock.
>>30562383
Been thinking about a 1911 80% as well...
>>30562342
I'm a Californian, but I also think it would be fun. Gonna build a .308 AR. Well probably 2 lowers and register one.
>>30562468
Its a bit more involved but I would make it match grade; nothing but the best on it, and a very precise fit. I would probably even get it engraved. As for the Sig, its much easier and can be done by hand in about a day.
I may do a Sig to practice cutting rails and then do a 1911. You can use the same jig for both so tooling isnt too expensive.
>>30562383
where can you get 80% 229s?
On a similar note, I'm trying to make a homebuilt .22 LR
What off the shelf hardware store parts can I use for a barrel?
>>30562383
>>30562468
No love for that polymer 80% pistol?
>>30562506
silly straws
>>30562584
>>30562506
What off-the shelf parts can I use for a barrel that won't blow up?
>>30561690
what rpms did you run your router/drillpress at for the various operations and where did you get your tooling?
>>30561650
califag here
bought an 80% b/c it's the only realistic way to get an ar pistol
>>30561006
I used a skil I got from walmart. worked fine. Use an easyjig
modulus jig fucking sucks. tedious to use (due to how you have to take it apart almost every step), and very easily damaged (there's a new version with harden steel though)
Also shit customer support
>Tough luck. You want replacement parts? Don't bother, just buy a new one
>>30561006
I've had that exact Skil for about 5 years now and would definitely recommend it as a drill press. I haven't used it to make a lower, but it has seen its fare share of steel and aluminum. Just remember not to get shitty drill bits. A good drill bit will go a long way to making your finished product nicer.
>>30562619
For drilling I ran at max speed for my drill press, I cant remember. As for routing, I ran it at ~20000 rpm.
>>30562493
>jig
http://www.matrixprecisionparts.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=88
>80% frame
http://www.matrixprecisionparts.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=91
>Parts kit
http://www.matrixprecisionparts.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=81
Sadly you cant find a new parts kit for Sigs. Greedy bastards control parts so tightly.
>>30562582
From polymer80? Not particularly. I would wait until they release an updated design. First Gen will still have some bugs to work out.
get something with a digital gauge or micrometer.
or you will regret it senpai
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ideas for lower engravings?
>>30561690
>>30562931
by full size router did you mean 3.5hp?
>>30562952
No, I mean as opposed to a laminate trimmer. 3.5hp would probably be hard to use.
>>30562613
Do you know how to gundrill?
>>30562383
>80% 229
Where?
>>30562924
>>30563130
Nvm, thanks!
>>30562506
>>30562613
legally? rifled .22lr barrels.
iirc you can't make smooth bore firearms except for BP and shot without them being NFA stamped.
>>30561006
Why don't you use a mill instead of shelling out specifically for the bubba option?
Why don't you just buy a gun off the shelf or make one from scratch instead of buying into Totse.com tier memes?
>>30562480
>>30562646
Same. Got this in the mail yesterday, Needed some 10.5 in of tacticalness with no realistic other way to get it here
Now to just have a boating accident before Jan 1st...
>>30561638
>>30561525
How cheap?
What brand?
Any accessories?
These are the things we need to know.
>>30562941
Bump for more suggestions
>80% lower
>Drill press
come on mang. Drill press bearings are not intended for milling operations.
Wait for Harbor freight to have a sale on their shitty chinese sieg X2 mini milling machine, and then grab the coupon they always have online for 20-25% off any singe item, and then bother the dumbest looking cashier they have about it until they let you combine the offers.
Should be able to snag a milling machine for under $350
