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Working on the V-9000 slide

With the receiver coming along nicely, still some changes need to be made, I started on the slide. With this carbine the slide is different then a typical C96.

This is the V-9000

vs the C96

 

The front of the slide is rounded and not angled and it is shorter.

I also want […]

The V-9000 Mauser broom handle update.

I have been working on this project off and on with some major improvements to the solid model. Between surgery, some physical ailments, a small vacation and work it has been slower then I like. I am currently at version 10 on the solid model and my 7th printing.

This printing of the V-9000 is […]

More work on the V9000 lower receiver

After I completed the first 3D print of the V9000 lower

I notice some changes that needed to be accomplished. In fact I noticed a lot of changes that needed to be made to my solid model. some of the changes are inside dimensions and some are over all dimensions. In this case on the […]

Installing the cnc router boot.

Through out the design of the cnc router boot I wanted it to be easly removable to allow for tool touch off and replacement. The only easy way to do that is with magnets. I used the second test piece that I had added cardboard spacers and then magnets that I epoxy on to the […]

Getting close to finishing the cnc router

The cnc router is finally almost finished. The discharge piping is in and going outside to the dust collector. all the adapters are made for the inside of the cabinet and the piping inside of the building.

The dust collector boot has been modeled and is currently set up for the hose that I […]

Shop Update- The CNC Router

This is a saga of the CNC router. The router was built here in the shop and it was used to make the stock and handguards for the VG1-5. 5 years ago I was running a batch of parts and hit an over travel stop. When this happen I just shut off the machine as […]

The Mauser 1917 trench carbine receiver

I have reverse engineered most the lower receiver in Fusion 360 and will print the first model this week. This is the first print so I can test my solid model. Using the Bambu P2S printer I will print a 3D model. There are a number of modifications that will needed to be made, but […]

More on the Sudanese AR-10

With the last test model machined I started putting the lower together and a number of issues were noted. The receiver dimension is correct for the holes, magazine release, magazine well and overall length and width. the magazine button and release lever are not deep enough.

These are the noted problems.

The first one is […]

OP. 4 on the Sudanese AR-10 lower

The 4th op is to thread the rear of the receiver for the buffer tub and to drill the hole for the rear take down detent pin and spring and the stock alignment hole. The holes were first cut to the proper size then a thread mill with the proper pitch.

threaded the correct […]

Mauser V9000 trench rifle

While doing research on the 1917 trench carbine I came across a rifle that I have never seen or even heard of. The V9000. There is a video on YouTube posted by LAI Publications. I just fell for this cute carbine.

It also dissembles and the stock comes off.

There was a print of it […]