80% Build Party Feeler

80% Build Party Feeler
I recently did my lowers at a CNC shop in the Denver area. I was discussing the possible need for Build parties and they are interested in renting spindle time on their machine.
This is a feeler to gauge the need/desire for an 80% Build Party. Depending on interest, this could be monthly or quarterly.
If you’d be interested in participating when/if available in a Build Party on a CNC Mill please show your interest by stating so here. Please include number of lowers and mfg of lower, and whether it is billet or forged.
Shop was thinking appointment every 20 mins with a 75.00 rental cost for machine to do the work. Experienced machinist will be available to oversee your progress.
My lowers were BRS billet and my jig from Chris does BRS and Tactical Machine forgings from what I understand. Other MFg we will have to get a jig or modify the one we have.
Please list your interest here:
Thank You,
Roger

Got a sub-$100 80% lower for sale?

I would be interested, but looking at tactical machine, it's going to be a while.

No I don't have any 80% lowers available. The ones that I used were from billet80 and they are billet 6061 ( he now offers billet7075 also) they run around 175.00 but the wait is only about 3 weeks.
That's all I got.
Roger

I'm interested. I'll have 3 AR10 (armalite B pattern) projects. They are Datum Gear / billet parts. I also ordered a jig, but don't expect to see my parts until July. I'd be ok with arranging my own party with These guys if there isn't sufficient interest. Let me know who to contact

EB

Someone drop me a line if this ever goes live please.

Shadow ops in Longmont sells a blemished TM 80%'s for $80

Don't know the difference between an AR10 and an AR!% as far as machining the FCG out is. I provided the G code program to run the machine to the shop for the AR15. I just basically rented spindle time from the shop. Owner was there just for safety.
It seems there may be a little interest in this but more towards summers end. Keep posting in the thread and at some point we will try to get a get together going.

Thanks
Roger

Where did you get the CNC program? My lowers will have different dimensions (larger) than an AR15. I'm guessing I'll have to bring my own.

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Originally Posted by EDB

Where did you get the CNC program? My lowers will have different dimensions (larger) than an AR15. I'm guessing I'll have to bring my own.

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I got the program off the forum Calguns. I thought I heard that on the 10 the FCG is the same size as on the 15. Is that not true? I thought only the magwell was larger. Never seen a 10 though so I could be way off.
Roger

I'm ready to go now.

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Originally Posted by Roger Ronas

I got the program off the forum Calguns. I thought I heard that on the 10 the FCG is the same size as on the 15. Is that not true? I thought only the magwell was larger. Never seen a 10 though so I could be way off.
Roger

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Thanks I'll check calguns out.

Just found this. Very Interested in a Build Party in the Denver Area. I have 4 80% Lowers and another friend of Mine has 6. We both have Jigs.

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Originally Posted by EZY

Just found this. Very Interested in a Build Party in the Denver Area.

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me as well, I have no lowers yet.. some on order though

Got mine in. Any updates?

I'm ready to rumble with mine.

Total newbee and have not ordered parts but looks doable with a drill press although I'd rather machine it.

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Originally Posted by Roger Ronas

80% Build Party Feeler
I recently did my lowers at a CNC shop in the Denver area. I was discussing the possible need for Build parties and they are interested in renting spindle time on their machine.
This is a feeler to gauge the need/desire for an 80% Build Party. Depending on interest, this could be monthly or quarterly.
If you’d be interested in participating when/if available in a Build Party on a CNC Mill please show your interest by stating so here. Please include number of lowers and mfg of lower, and whether it is billet or forged.
Shop was thinking appointment every 20 mins with a 75.00 rental cost for machine to do the work. Experienced machinist will be available to oversee your progress.
My lowers were BRS billet and my jig from Chris does BRS and Tactical Machine forgings from what I understand. Other MFg we will have to get a jig or modify the one we have.
Please list your interest here:
Thank You,
Roger

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I actually found this forum looking for a build party in Denver ... count me in if one is happening.

Pm me and i'll send you contact info for the build party. It is scheduled for 8-25-13.
Thanks
Roger

Just the thread I was looking for. I was looking at buying an AR45, 80% lower and building one myself. The problem is, I have no clue what I would be doing and would need lots of guidance and probably someone to tell me "it's okay, you're still special" at times :) This would be my first build. I am also planning to build an AR10; so I may just start ordering all the parts now. Good to know I can rent all the tools necessary and have some guys who actually know what they are doing around to help.

I am a newbie to the idea of building my own AR-15. I just joined AR-15 Colorado today (August 8). I haven't bought anything yet, but I think I will be buying a quality billet 80% lower.

A build party that is able to rent a CNC machine for finishing off my lower is a very attractive idea. I live in Fort Collins, but I'd be perfectly willing to drive to Colorado Springs if that is what it took get good results. Please let me know if this group forms.

Pm sent

Welcome to the site. If you get your lower ordered, than post in this thread an I can pm you the info.
Take care
Roger

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Originally Posted by hard_target

I am a newbie to the idea of building my own AR-15. I just joined AR-15 Colorado today (August 8). I haven't bought anything yet, but I think I will be buying a quality billet 80% lower.

A build party that is able to rent a CNC machine for finishing off my lower is a very attractive idea. I live in Fort Collins, but I'd be perfectly willing to drive to Colorado Springs if that is what it took get good results. Please let me know if this group forms.

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Thanks for the response Roger. I will be ordering my lower after a bit more research.

2 TM 80's in-hand. Please send a PM. Thanks.

Have builds been effected by this latest wave of crappy bills?

Will shoot you a PM

Hey Guys,

I found out about the last build party a little too late...any idea when another one may be happening? Thanks!

Thanks to everyone who made it to the build party, we had a great turn out with a good group of people. For those of you who weren't able to make it, feel free to P.M. me I'll be happy to set something up.

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Originally Posted by IcanHelp

Thanks to everyone who made it to the build party, we had a great turn out with a good group of people. For those of you who weren't able to make it, feel free to P.M. me I'll be happy to set something up.

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Welcome.. I am assuming you are the shop owner?

Thank you, and yes sir I am.

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Originally Posted by IcanHelp

Thank you, and yes sir I am.

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Waiting for a couple of 80%, will be contacting you soon!

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Originally Posted by IcanHelp

Thank you, and yes sir I am.

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I encourage you to introduce yourself in the new member sign in section which is ..https://www.ar-15.co/forums/97-New-Member-Sign-In
You will get plenty of exposure over there. Board mod(s) usually like to be notified too if you are offering service.

So please do tell, whats the shop name and location. I have a couple blanks that need to be finished too. Thanks again!

I bought 10 Billet uppers from Quentin Defense, $90 each. They went to friends and neighbors as well as myself. I know I have two, my neighbor has three and another friend has two to finish. We finished one on my drill press and it works flawlessly with a Stag upper. This would be much easier. I posted on here a few months ago looking for a machine shop with the codes to finish these and got blasted by several members about that being illegal which I knew it wasn't. I will speak to my friends and send you a PM.

Hi i would definitely love to join also im ready now as well... please let me know when you guys have one ill be ready !

I'm interested in taking part in a build party.

My lowers just arrived and I am sorry to have missed the build party. I too, would like to know if/when there will be another.

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