I've decided to try my hand at a 10.5-11.5 AR pistol.
I've got a few issues on where to go.
I am doing some dorky custom meme engraved lower. That's what convinced me to build in the first place. I really want this lower to have a specific roll mark and selector markings.
So it looks my options are
Order an engraved lower
Order a blank lower and get it engraved
Things I don't know:
The difference in finish afterwards between: Getting an anodized lower engraved, vs getting raw aluminum engraved, then anodized after.
What it would cost me in tools to finish an 80% lower? (On one hand, it feels strange to order a complete lower, then pay more in transfer fees than the cost of the item, on the other hand, why save a few $ on a lower then have to spend more than I saved to be able to finish it?) Also it appears using a blank 80 gives me more options for doing my own engraving
As someone lacking both the tools and the experience, is this something you could take to a hobby shop and work on? I've always found DIY public access hobbyist shops for wood work and auto work. Curious if a similar solution exists.
Thanks
I've got a few issues on where to go.
I am doing some dorky custom meme engraved lower. That's what convinced me to build in the first place. I really want this lower to have a specific roll mark and selector markings.
So it looks my options are
Order an engraved lower
Order a blank lower and get it engraved
Things I don't know:
The difference in finish afterwards between: Getting an anodized lower engraved, vs getting raw aluminum engraved, then anodized after.
What it would cost me in tools to finish an 80% lower? (On one hand, it feels strange to order a complete lower, then pay more in transfer fees than the cost of the item, on the other hand, why save a few $ on a lower then have to spend more than I saved to be able to finish it?) Also it appears using a blank 80 gives me more options for doing my own engraving
As someone lacking both the tools and the experience, is this something you could take to a hobby shop and work on? I've always found DIY public access hobbyist shops for wood work and auto work. Curious if a similar solution exists.
Thanks