Whats the best do it yourself way to drill a gas block?

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    44man

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    Feb 19, 2013
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    Like the title says, what's the best way to drill a gas block?

    I am good with my hands and I have a couple drill presses an a 30 ton press. I have purchased a geisell, sp, low profile gas block kit but I don't like the roll pin so I will be getting some Dowell pins. I just need advice on how to drill thru the existing holes in the gas block and hit both sides square.

    Also what type of bit should I use for a stainless steel barrel?

    All advice is appreciated.

    Thanks in advance.
     
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    44man

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    Bump, what's the best bit and I will give it my best shot.all I can di is ruin the block or barrel but it would be a lesson learned.
     
    Digby

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    44 man
    Brownells sells the BRDE gas block pinning jig for $64. The jig is attached to a low profile gas block mounted on the barrel and then locked into a vice. You can drill the proper pin hole with a hand drill. The jig is set up for a #31 bit. If Brownells is out of stock on the jig, you can purchase it directly from BRD Engineering for $60. Just google BRD. There is a video on YouTube by a gentleman named NSZ85 in which he uses the jig to pin a gas block. I haven't done it myself, but it looks very easy to do with this jig.
    Good luck
    John
     
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    44man

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    Ifdot said:
    This is what you need. Unless your gas block if predimpled without a jig you will probably not be able to get it done.

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HYK3QSC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FXJLCQO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00462RRKE/ref=oh_aui_bia_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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    Digby said:
    44 man
    Brownells sells the BRDE gas block pinning jig for $64. The jig is attached to a low profile gas block mounted on the barrel and then locked into a vice. You can drill the proper pin hole with a hand drill. The jig is set up for a #31 bit. If Brownells is out of stock on the jig, you can purchase it directly from BRD Engineering for $60. Just google BRD. There is a video on YouTube by a gentleman named NSZ85 in which he uses the jig to pin a gas block. I haven't done it myself, but it looks very easy to do with this jig.
    Good luck
    John
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    thanks you guys, I have been so busy at work that I have had to put this on the back burner ( also I didn't want to ruin my new barrel) but I will check this out and try and get er done and post my results!!

    again THANKS!!
     
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