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Master Cam video of machining the VG1-5

In this video we are showing the steps to do the first op on machining the upper receiver on the VG1-5 on the machining center.

We are getting closer every day to completing the VG1-5.

VG1-5 update on the bolts

We bought this tool from Shars to allow use to hole the jaws in proper position the cut the proper diameter in the jaws for the bolt.

Once set up the bolts were turned and we were off performing op 1 on the bolts.

The first op turned the minor diameter of the […]

Installing the magazine well on the VG1-5

The last two video’s showed spot welding and the first op machining for the VG1-5 lower receiver. With this video we are installing the magazine housing into the receiver. Once again there is a certain amount of hand fitting.

A close up of the fixture.

The batch ready for the next step.

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More on the VG1-5

You have now seen the first series of spot welds necessary to put the strengthening plats in and putting then together. With this accomplished it is time to do the first machining op on the receiver. This operation cuts out the trigger opening and also the holes necessary to weld in the front barrel support. […]

VG1-5 update

This last 2 weeks has been spent working on the lower receiver of the VG1-5. This weapon was originally design by the Germans to use the most basic of materials and machined tools. There was a very large amount of hand fitting during the process of making this rifle. All the sheet metal that was […]

A BIG THANKS to AXEL

Axel is our friend and a friend of Gun Lab. When I mention that we had gotten our approval from ATFE and that we were starting the build production line he volunteered to come and help. And help he has done. He has been here for two weeks of work and looking and playing with […]

Making the VG1-5 cocking handle

Sunday was spent bending all the cocking handles for the VG1-5 project. These are the steps necessary to accomplish that task.

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The complete process.

This is the video taken to accomplish this part.

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Weekend update for 7-6-15

A number of projects were tackled this weekend, as always around here. First the comm trench was completed and 3 sets of cat 6 wiring was pulled.

Next weekend I will bring it into the shop.

A small a/c unit was set up in the wood shop. It is not big enough but it does […]

Week end update 6-29

It was an interesting weekend as are all weekends around here. I finished filling in the trench for the new communications lines to the shop. With the cat5 water proof wire coming in I should have this project finished next weekend.

The filled trench that I still need to compact. The water proof wiring.

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Gun Lab update

Not a big post for today, just an update on the projects we are working on.

First and most important is the VG1-5 project. I received a call this afternoon late that the firing pins can be picked up from the heat treating firm. With this last piece we can send the second rifle to […]

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