Modifying carbine buffer tube

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  • jimbobborg

    Oddball caliber fan
    Aug 2, 2010
    17,122
    Northern Virginia
    I have a six-position carbine buffer tube that I want to remove all but the last 1" of the raised part. I'm thinking of using a saw to cut off sections then using a grinder to smooth it out. I don't have access to a lathe so that's off the table. Is this going to work? Will doing this weaken the tube? I don't care how it looks, just trying to get the extra weight off.
     

    outrider58

    Eats Bacon Raw
    MDS Supporter
    Jul 29, 2014
    50,043
    Say, which bit are you talking about? I may just break down and buy a drill and stuff in the next week or so. Thanks.

    Go to Amazon or harbor freight and look for "end mill" bits. You'll need a drill press for this. If you buy a press, don't forget to get a drill press vise.
     

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