tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080740332681441097.post811080787498489215..comments2023-09-22T10:36:39.115-07:00Comments on JOHN BEAR ROSS: You Can't Stop The Signal: Homebrew AR-15sJohn Bear Rosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155726230456091639noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080740332681441097.post-46992534508392683792012-03-05T20:21:18.934-08:002012-03-05T20:21:18.934-08:00Steven,
Maybe try it again? You never know. The...Steven,<br /><br />Maybe try it again? You never know. The knowledge your dad poured into you might have been germinating all these years in the back of your subconscious.<br /><br />Also, half the appeal of computer-aided creativity is that the technology smooths out the rough spots and handles the tiny stuff that normally sidetracks manual efforts, enabling you to concentrate more on the result, and less on the means. <br /><br />Plus, if you screw up, digital changes are much easier to affect than reworking the physical material.<br /><br />Best,<br />JBRJohn Bear Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16155726230456091639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080740332681441097.post-68151843481584720942012-03-05T12:05:38.497-08:002012-03-05T12:05:38.497-08:00This is something my father did before (and after)...This is something my father did before (and after) Vietnam. He did quite a bit of machine work back in the 80's, before CAMs were available for the general public (at least at any kind of reasonable price).<br /><br />He tried to pull me into it, but it didn't really stick. A shame, really. I enjoy building things with my hands, but I'm no craftsman. Anything I built would be more dangerous to me than my target.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14039722950635545527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080740332681441097.post-48520242901057696132012-02-29T16:55:01.845-08:002012-02-29T16:55:01.845-08:00There's an easy solution to that, Mark. Reno&...There's an easy solution to that, Mark. Reno's a nice place to live, and only 3 or 4 hours from the Bay Area if you need to get back for something. Lots of machine shops up there that could probably cut some nice molds for your troopers. <br /><br />You and Vegher need to get out of that business-hostile territory.<br /><br />Either that, or Franklin Armory sells 10-round PMAGs that are modified with a stud that activates a bullet button for quicker Cali-Mag changes.<br /><br />www.franklinarmory.com<br /><br />Best,<br />JBRJohn Bear Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16155726230456091639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080740332681441097.post-82154101353627286762012-02-27T12:07:48.861-08:002012-02-27T12:07:48.861-08:00I'm soooo jealous. The hoops I have to jump th...I'm soooo jealous. The hoops I have to jump through living in Kalifornia make this a pain in the arse.<br /><br />Bullet buttons and all that crap.Mark Mondragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12342705173184475083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080740332681441097.post-79597473149483595092012-02-27T10:07:05.860-08:002012-02-27T10:07:05.860-08:00On a Taig no less. I didn't think it was possi...On a Taig no less. I didn't think it was possible. AND he used to dinky little taig vice to do the 2nd side?! If you told me about it without pictures i'd call you a liar.icepick methodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06074018024807801617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080740332681441097.post-64199838732456667132012-02-26T19:04:55.904-08:002012-02-26T19:04:55.904-08:00There are some great deals on lowers out there, as...There are some great deals on lowers out there, as well as kits, uppers, and even complete rifles.<br /><br />This post was more for the times when you feel like a DIY receiver is a practical necessity, or a good way to spend a Saturday in the garage/machine shop.<br /><br />Best,<br />JBRJohn Bear Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16155726230456091639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080740332681441097.post-6973445978844909272012-02-26T17:55:09.385-08:002012-02-26T17:55:09.385-08:00Wow, that's pretty cool, I had thought of just...Wow, that's pretty cool, I had thought of just machining your own lowers. I like the trigger guard on the aluminum receiver too.<br /><br />If you're ever looking to stock up on stripped lowers, check Brownell's. They've got Spikes Tactical for a ridiculously low $89 bucks each.MIKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12349008639954236034noreply@blogger.com