So we will start with the update on the VG1-5 project. I stamped the rear top covers.Out of the 10 that were stamped.
We found a few problems. I had to re-stamp the parts due to not getting the ribs deep enough.
This is a close up of the stamping.
Once I re stamped them they looked good for the next step. This showed us that we need to change the basic design again. I hope to have those flats this next week. It should be the last change. Once verified I will stamp all of them. I will be glade to finish these parts. I need to get on to other parts that need stamping. This is a quick picture of the top cover installed on our prototype rifle.
On to other things completed this week/weekend. We have made a new machining fixture for the hammers. The previous one had tolerance issues. We also have to re-ream the pivot hole on the hammers. They were undersized. Not a big set back, just another day reworking parts. To allow us to re-ream the hole we are using a real basic fixture that has been dialed in on the Webb mill. A pile of hammers to re-work.
This is the set up.
By using the round part of the hammer in the v portion of the vise and the flat of the hammer against the solid vise jaw I can get repeatably. This vise will set inside my kurt vise be zeroed in.
More work was completed on the fab shop. I have finished the windows and outside of the wall.
The inside which will also be covered with osb is about 50% completed.
I finished the frame for the evap cooler and hope to have it up and running before the summer season.
Seeing that many hammers makes me happy. It means I may actually have a chance to own one of these.
Are they being finished as SBRs, or will there be an extension to make them standard title 1 rifles?
Putting this many guns on the market will make STG mags impossible to obtain. Another project perhaps?
The rifles are being completed with 161/4″ barrels. SBR’s are just to much hassle. As for magazines, we are making 10 rd mags that go with the rifle. You can also use the 30 round ones as well. Extra 10 rd mags will be available.
Do you have a ‘target price’ on these rifles?
Hello,
There are a number of the VG 1-5’s who are missing the safety or with an ugly fake safety. I would think you could make some copies of those extra to sell. I could use an extra myself.
John
John if you have one for me to copy I will gladly make one. I do not have one in my collection of stuff. good idea though. Thanks
the fab shop looks like it has come a long way. looking good. I can remember when it was a gravel floor. what an improvement.
You should know you helped pour the floor. And I thank you for that.
Looks good! Wish I could make some progress with my shop…