Eddie Van
Dude
Nice! did you machine that or print it (or both)?
In any case, looks like a nice job. How does it perform?
Print your own AR-15 parts
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Nice! did you machine that or print it (or both)?
In any case, looks like a nice job. How does it perform?
PleaseEatSomePoo
Ultimate Member
Thanks!
Printed via stereo-lithography technology. I didnt actually use it for anything other than mocking up to my real parts, but i would imagine it would hold up fine to 22lr.
Mileage will vary depending on type of resin used. The one i used is very hard, but brittle at the same time. Wouldn't handle the shock of .223 that well. Other materials are softer and more forgiving, at the cost of not being durable.
Rapid prototype is just that. It isnt really intended for final use or production. Anything more than proof-of-concept would be a waste of time .
HardHatMan
FBHO
Very cool!
Have any of you guys seen the video of the guy who machined an AR lower out of a plastic cutting board?
Edit: Here it is...
Well I guess the anti-gun folks will have to ban cutting boards and dremel tools after they confiscate everybody's guns 
ProbabilityZero
Active Member
That's pretty damn awesome! Good work!
Wait a minute! I thought my Glock was plastic.... no?
Glocks are porcelain guns made in Germany and they don't show up on airport xray machines and they cost more then you make in a month...at least that's what john McClain taught me
ProbabilityZero
Active Member
Yippy Ki Yay Mother......! 
