Wildfowler Posted June 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 I'm sitting in front of the computer with chicken, salad and new potatoes (Star Wars on TV) and I've just read the post where the barrel is through the wall! Now cleaning dinner from the keyboard That's lateral thinking... I needed to maximise space in 'the man cave'. I had suggested I could kick the dogs out of their house, take down the dividing wall and extend. The mrs said no so the next best thing was put the lathe across the end wall and cut a 2" hole in the side walls, that's the biggest I can fit up the spindle so it will never need to be bigger. I've got the bits that came out of the middle so I'll hinge them for future projects! From the outside with the bits back in place you can only notice when your up close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 That's lateral thinking... I needed to maximise space in 'the man cave'. I had suggested I could kick the dogs out of their house, take down the dividing wall and extend. The mrs said no so the next best thing was put the lathe across the end wall and cut a 2" hole in the side walls, that's the biggest I can fit up the spindle so it will never need to be bigger. I've got the bits that came out of the middle so I'll hinge them for future projects! From the outside with the bits back in place you can only notice when your up close. And if it rains all the better - suds on the full length Seriously, good work, although the finish on the test thread looks a bit rough - I assume you will improve that on the finished item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmints Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Wow! Having read this thread I now feel rather inadequate. And stupid. There are some very clever people out there! I get IKEA wrong.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinw Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 whats happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Anyone heard a big explosion from East Anglia?! Any progress to report, WF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 I hope he's ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 probably busy with some family time with all this nice weather, be a shame to miss it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Its been seriously hectic recently! I spent a while making some components for another PW member, my son had a training session at st Georges park with Jamie Redknap which consumed another weekend and like Paul said, its a shame to waste the nice weather so I've been trying to spend a bit of time with the boys, not to mention the CLA which wrote off last weekend! (well worth it though!) Here are a few pics of the bits for utectok... All made from 304 stainless, M20 thread screwcut... This is with the spacers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 I have managed to snatch a few hours here and there. I turned the other end of the barrel to take the breach sleeve. I'll try to get it on there soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 I got the trigger parts laser cut... Machined the pivot point pins for the mechanism to locate on and started to assemble them in the action This is with the pin released this is with the spring compressed.(the old one as a new one still hasnt been sourced yet) the mechanism works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Looking fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Cracking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 I wondered what you had been up to WF, but completely understand your reasons. Great to see some progress on the smaller parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Good update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakari Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Simply stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lksopener Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Amazing project fell, incredible talent you have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted July 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 (edited) I managed to get out in the 'man cave' today for quite a few hours. I got the trigger mechanism pretty much finished. You can see the return spring on the sear and the addition of the trigger. The spring looks a mess as the old one is far too stiff, i had to use pliers to pull the firing pin back, so the one i used to test today is made from a few combined to make it stiff enough (i'll get one as soon as i can find one ) Edited July 27, 2013 by Wildfowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted July 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 (edited) I added a stop for the trigger and a retainer to stop it moving about. It all took a while as i had to make the grub screw to hold it in place and some other bits... Edited July 27, 2013 by Wildfowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted July 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Here it is in action Next i started making the hinge to allow the action to swing down from the barrel. I didn't have any square bar so i machined it out of round... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted July 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Then i drilled and reamed the holes and counter bored it with a slot drill, this then gave me a profile to follow with a file (unfortunately no CNC else this would have taken less than half the time) This is nearly there with the radius Its a pain in the **** keep taking pics so unfortunately not too much detail on the process, but here is the end result... This is roughly how it will go I've got a few days holiday this week so i hope to get a bit more done soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 magic stuff, keep posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon man Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Stunning peace of art in the making !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Well keep up the good work the season is nearly here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 How do you get it proofed - any problems with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 A friend of mine had his done at London proof house but that was a few years back and aparently they were getting a few complaints when they tested that sort of caliber. Someone else I know had guys come out from the proof house and conduct it in a field locally so I reckon this will be the way forward. I had a chat with my FEO a few weeks ago and we agreed the best way will be for me to finish the gun, serial number it and mark it with the makers name (me) and get it put on my certificate, then I can fire it legally. I'll test it locally first to ensure its safe and has as good a chance as possible of passing, then ill speak to the proof houses to see about testing it. I'm not sure how London will price it if they have to come out and test it so it might work out cheaper to go to Birmingham... I will of course be photographing and videoing all of the stages for you guys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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