I'm a new member to this forum, but not new to the AR platform. I've built a couple of retro rifles as well as lately a welded up AR lower using the jig saw puzzle pieces from an online vendor.
I welded up the lower using a TIG and I'm not the best welder, but it's stuck together pretty well. Did I mention this thing required a lot of grinding and sanding to get looking decent. So here are some photos taken during the build.
First is a good start on welding up the lower.
Next one shows everything welded, sanded and ready for paint.
I elected to use Duracoat flat black, which was a learning experience with our southern humidity. I learned if you are the recommended distance away the Duracoat actually was flash drying which led to a rough sandpaper texture you see on the last photo.
Last photo of fully assembled rifle. I even did some engraving on it to give it personalized look. Look closely and you can spot the sand paperish spots on it. But overall it came out pretty good and it does shoot.
I welded up the lower using a TIG and I'm not the best welder, but it's stuck together pretty well. Did I mention this thing required a lot of grinding and sanding to get looking decent. So here are some photos taken during the build.
First is a good start on welding up the lower.
Next one shows everything welded, sanded and ready for paint.
I elected to use Duracoat flat black, which was a learning experience with our southern humidity. I learned if you are the recommended distance away the Duracoat actually was flash drying which led to a rough sandpaper texture you see on the last photo.
Last photo of fully assembled rifle. I even did some engraving on it to give it personalized look. Look closely and you can spot the sand paperish spots on it. But overall it came out pretty good and it does shoot.