80% Lowers

[Danimal]

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[legaleagle]

the mill is your best bet. The drill press works, but it can be dangerous. THere are a few lowers out there, be sure you get the right jig for hte job. They are not all the same. Tactical Machining has a good website and 80's with jigs.

Lastly, get smart on the laws. You cannot make one for someone else. You also cannot sell it unless and until you get it serial numbered. Last time I checked, you could pass it through your estate, but that may be different. Also, keep in mind depending on what you do with it and the level of exposure you could get from others may invovle law enforcement, as the general perception is that all firearms must have serial numbers. I would bet on someone believing you removed the s/n.

let us know how it goes.

[salto_jorge]

TM offers a 80% kit and they have all the legal information on their web site.

A low to medium drill press has far to much quill (spindle) movement that can result in milling problems. Before trying to mill a 80% lower and purchase the jig, make sure that you can mill straight lines twice the width of your end mill plus lower the quill or raise the bed and repeat the same cuts with straight sides.

FYI: Been there, I have milled a 80% TM lower on a Milling Machine. You may not save any $$$ but it is fun !

Milling information: http://www.kanabco.com/vms/mill_machine/mill_machine_00.html

[BPTactical]

I did a 80% a few years ago. Lot of work but it was more of a hobby thing then though.
With stripped lowers being found on sale as low as 50 bucks I don't see how 80% lowers are practical anymore. My time is valuable to me and cannot be replaced, even if I wasn't Smithing.
Fun project though..................

[KimberLover]

Where are you finding $50 lowers?

[soldier-of-the-apocalypse]

i bought some sharpes rifle co lowers for 50 bucks a while back