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How to make threaded barrel?
« on: January 08, 2006, 01:25:38 PM »
Does anybody know how to make threaded barrels?  What I need to do is thread a completely unthreaded barrel to be able to attatch an M4 flashhider to it.
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« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2006, 02:02:49 PM »
The best way is in a lathe. Turn it down to the right thread diameter, set your thred pitch, align your tool, and thread away.

I could do that for you easy. :)


Or you could do it yourself with the die nut approach. Which usuallly ends up in very crooked threading, and spending about ~$50 on a special die nut. Not wort the hastle if yu dont have the fixtures to hold it striaght, and to turn the die nut somewhat true.
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« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2006, 06:24:43 PM »
The only problem is that you're 2-3 hours away :(  Thanks for letting me know though, maybe I can find a friend with a lathe.
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« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2006, 09:34:47 PM »
Having a lathe isn't all, you'll want someone with experience as well.
It's one of those things that would be hard if not impossible to correct...depending on how much they messed it up I guess.
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« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2006, 06:46:43 PM »
Is there a way to thread without a lathe?  Remember, these are CCW 14mm threads.  Can it be done with JB Weld/Die Cast stuff?  I've heard of it being done, but can't make much sense out of those tutorials.
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« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2006, 06:48:34 PM »
Why don't you just take the barrel off and send it to Vincent? Had you sent it today I am sure he could have had it back to you before the weekend.
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« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2006, 06:53:27 PM »
Quote from: "Vince"
Why don't you just take the barrel off and send it to Vincent? Had you sent it today I am sure he could have had it back to you before the weekend.

Are you referring to yourself in the third person, or is there somebody else in this thread whose real name is Vince?
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« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2006, 07:21:36 PM »
m-79_grenadier, the one who offered to thread it for you already.
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« Reply #8 on: January 12, 2006, 09:58:42 PM »
I do all kinds of machine work.

Im a machinist at a large custom engineering and manufacturing firm. But most of my own machining work I do in my shop at home.

http://vroomengineering.com/capabilities.html

I have done years of custom work on real guns and airsoft alike. Mostly for myself, but often I do custom work for anyone in the airsoft community.
Anyone who has needed my skills can vouch for my outstanding craftsmenship. (I dont mean to gloat!)

Im the guy most people in in AA recognize as "BAR guy". :)  If youd like to see an example of my work, do a search on the forums, I think I posted some pics of my BAR recently.

If your still interested, drop me a pm and we can go over what needs to be done, expenses, ect....
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« Reply #9 on: January 12, 2006, 11:06:32 PM »
i've seen each one of vincents projects from start to stop, and i can say that he is in fact an genious when it comes to this stuff.

he's done it all!  

So ya, if you want a threaded barrel, he's the only one you want doing it.  heheh.
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« Reply #10 on: January 13, 2006, 12:46:32 AM »
the question is what hasn't vincent done?
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