I've done the same thing. I've bought a small lathe (7"X12" lathe) and small mill (Grizzly G0619). I've converted both to CNC and I've added a rotary 4th axis to my mill. I threaded the lower buffer extension lug on the CNC lathe before I welded it to the lower.
I've used the mill to CNC 3D...
Almost forgot. My learning on using Duracoat in our southern heat.
1) Degrease before blasting
2) Aluminum Oxide blast the parts (I use 100 mesh media @ 30 psig).
3) Do NOT touch the parts without a glove on.
4) Blow off the dust from the parts.
5) Mix up the Duracoat per the instructions...
Yep the flatspot is where I got the puzzle pieces from. As to why would anyone build one of these things. Well, its kind of like asking the guy that climbs a mountain why on earth would they want to climb a mountain. Same reason, I like building stuff and I've done the 80% forged lowers and...
I've created a new post in the rifles section titled "My Welded AR Build" as that seemed a more appropriate location than the new members introduction section of the forum.
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...
I'm a new member located in the New Orleans area. Been an avid AR platform builder for couple years now with even a couple of retro builds completed. Just recently I finished a welded AR lower using a Jack Squat flat which came out pretty well. My welding skills aren't the best, so you can...