Did a bit more yesterday...

Work picked up and so did the surf, so I didn't get much of a chance to work on the project until yesterday.

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Not sure why machining the 316L stainless was so imposing a thought. In fact, it was probably the easiest part of this project thus far.

I used this recipe for milling the tube:
Fresh, sharp carbide 4 flute center cutting endmill.
Run the mill at 650 rpm. It's a hand mill so I can only guess that the rate of feed was .5~.75 ips.
Always keep the cutter moving.
Use a good cutting fluid. I used Castrol Moly-Dee. This stuff is slicker than deer guts on a doorknob.

I radiused the edges of the trigger frame and then sanded and buffed everything.

There's only a few parts left to make. I found a leftover piece of not quite guitar quality koa for the stock. She should be a looker.

I think she'll be spittin' lead not to long from now.

More to follow.

That's going to be a real stunner when you get it finished. Just what you have done so far is truly impressive.

Thanks for keeping us updated on your progress.


http://crosmanairgunmods.blogspot.com
http://airgunmods.blogspot.com

Work picked up and so did the surf, so I didn't get much of a chance to work on the project until yesterday.

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Not sure why machining the 316L stainless was so imposing a thought. In fact, it was probably the easiest part of this project thus far.

I used this recipe for milling the tube:
Fresh, sharp carbide 4 flute center cutting endmill.
Run the mill at 650 rpm. It's a hand mill so I can only guess that the rate of feed was .5~.75 ips.
Always keep the cutter moving.
Use a good cutting fluid. I used Castrol Moly-Dee. This stuff is slicker than deer guts on a doorknob.

I radiused the edges of the trigger frame and then sanded and buffed everything.

There's only a few parts left to make. I found a leftover piece of not quite guitar quality koa for the stock. She should be a looker.

I think she'll be spittin' lead not to long from now.

More to follow.

Anxious to see the finished product!

Randy

http://www.adventuresinairguns.com

Work picked up and so did the surf, so I didn't get much of a chance to work on the project until yesterday.

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Not sure why machining the 316L stainless was so imposing a thought. In fact, it was probably the easiest part of this project thus far.

I used this recipe for milling the tube:
Fresh, sharp carbide 4 flute center cutting endmill.
Run the mill at 650 rpm. It's a hand mill so I can only guess that the rate of feed was .5~.75 ips.
Always keep the cutter moving.
Use a good cutting fluid. I used Castrol Moly-Dee. This stuff is slicker than deer guts on a doorknob.

I radiused the edges of the trigger frame and then sanded and buffed everything.

There's only a few parts left to make. I found a leftover piece of not quite guitar quality koa for the stock. She should be a looker.

I think she'll be spittin' lead not to long from now.

More to follow.

Boy, thats going to be a work of art! For Sure! And if you can't hit-um when your done you can just blind-um with all that shine! Great JOB!
Hawaiian
Ratgetter

Work picked up and so did the surf, so I didn't get much of a chance to work on the project until yesterday.

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Not sure why machining the 316L stainless was so imposing a thought. In fact, it was probably the easiest part of this project thus far.

I used this recipe for milling the tube:
Fresh, sharp carbide 4 flute center cutting endmill.
Run the mill at 650 rpm. It's a hand mill so I can only guess that the rate of feed was .5~.75 ips.
Always keep the cutter moving.
Use a good cutting fluid. I used Castrol Moly-Dee. This stuff is slicker than deer guts on a doorknob.

I radiused the edges of the trigger frame and then sanded and buffed everything.

There's only a few parts left to make. I found a leftover piece of not quite guitar quality koa for the stock. She should be a looker.

I think she'll be spittin' lead not to long from now.

More to follow.

can't wait to see the next installment.

regards,

Work picked up and so did the surf, so I didn't get much of a chance to work on the project until yesterday.

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Not sure why machining the 316L stainless was so imposing a thought. In fact, it was probably the easiest part of this project thus far.

I used this recipe for milling the tube:
Fresh, sharp carbide 4 flute center cutting endmill.
Run the mill at 650 rpm. It's a hand mill so I can only guess that the rate of feed was .5~.75 ips.
Always keep the cutter moving.
Use a good cutting fluid. I used Castrol Moly-Dee. This stuff is slicker than deer guts on a doorknob.

I radiused the edges of the trigger frame and then sanded and buffed everything.

There's only a few parts left to make. I found a leftover piece of not quite guitar quality koa for the stock. She should be a looker.

I think she'll be spittin' lead not to long from now.

More to follow.

Will look spectacular.

Work picked up and so did the surf, so I didn't get much of a chance to work on the project until yesterday.

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Not sure why machining the 316L stainless was so imposing a thought. In fact, it was probably the easiest part of this project thus far.

I used this recipe for milling the tube:
Fresh, sharp carbide 4 flute center cutting endmill.
Run the mill at 650 rpm. It's a hand mill so I can only guess that the rate of feed was .5~.75 ips.
Always keep the cutter moving.
Use a good cutting fluid. I used Castrol Moly-Dee. This stuff is slicker than deer guts on a doorknob.

I radiused the edges of the trigger frame and then sanded and buffed everything.

There's only a few parts left to make. I found a leftover piece of not quite guitar quality koa for the stock. She should be a looker.

I think she'll be spittin' lead not to long from now.

More to follow.

Fantastic with great attention to detail.
I can't wait for your next post.
You're going to need a beautiful lump of wood to compliment the gun.
Thanks for the pics.
Ian

Work picked up and so did the surf, so I didn't get much of a chance to work on the project until yesterday.

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Not sure why machining the 316L stainless was so imposing a thought. In fact, it was probably the easiest part of this project thus far.

I used this recipe for milling the tube:
Fresh, sharp carbide 4 flute center cutting endmill.
Run the mill at 650 rpm. It's a hand mill so I can only guess that the rate of feed was .5~.75 ips.
Always keep the cutter moving.
Use a good cutting fluid. I used Castrol Moly-Dee. This stuff is slicker than deer guts on a doorknob.

I radiused the edges of the trigger frame and then sanded and buffed everything.

There's only a few parts left to make. I found a leftover piece of not quite guitar quality koa for the stock. She should be a looker.

I think she'll be spittin' lead not to long from now.

More to follow.

I would like to ask you somthing off the form.
Great work!

Work picked up and so did the surf, so I didn't get much of a chance to work on the project until yesterday.

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Not sure why machining the 316L stainless was so imposing a thought. In fact, it was probably the easiest part of this project thus far.

I used this recipe for milling the tube:
Fresh, sharp carbide 4 flute center cutting endmill.
Run the mill at 650 rpm. It's a hand mill so I can only guess that the rate of feed was .5~.75 ips.
Always keep the cutter moving.
Use a good cutting fluid. I used Castrol Moly-Dee. This stuff is slicker than deer guts on a doorknob.

I radiused the edges of the trigger frame and then sanded and buffed everything.

There's only a few parts left to make. I found a leftover piece of not quite guitar quality koa for the stock. She should be a looker.

I think she'll be spittin' lead not to long from now.

More to follow.

Jim that's looks so NICE! AWESOME job!

Work picked up and so did the surf, so I didn't get much of a chance to work on the project until yesterday.

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Not sure why machining the 316L stainless was so imposing a thought. In fact, it was probably the easiest part of this project thus far.

I used this recipe for milling the tube:
Fresh, sharp carbide 4 flute center cutting endmill.
Run the mill at 650 rpm. It's a hand mill so I can only guess that the rate of feed was .5~.75 ips.
Always keep the cutter moving.
Use a good cutting fluid. I used Castrol Moly-Dee. This stuff is slicker than deer guts on a doorknob.

I radiused the edges of the trigger frame and then sanded and buffed everything.

There's only a few parts left to make. I found a leftover piece of not quite guitar quality koa for the stock. She should be a looker.

I think she'll be spittin' lead not to long from now.

More to follow.

that is amazing work Jim.

What dimension is your end plug screw holes from the tube end?

I am hoping it is the angle as it 'appears' to be a bit short
What pressure is your goal?

Thank you so much for sharing your project
Walter....