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How important is blueprinting an action
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1839000" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>The machines are more precise but many times the productivity is more about money and the operator has a big part in the set up and this is normally where the difference is. Time is money, and doing things one at a time allows time to do proper set up. </p><p></p><p>When things are set up correctly on these $150,000 + machines all dimensions are very consistent, but if not set up correctly, an error will also be repeated many times until it is caught. The only advantage in my mind, is the ability to change the process as you go to improve the finish product.</p><p></p><p>I don't think that anyone thinks that they can beat the precision of some of these high dollar machines. But a real craftsman can give them a run for their money In the quality department,</p><p>but not in the production aspect.</p><p></p><p>Also the CNC machines have to be set up correctly and then proofed for dimensions and tolerances. many times they have to reject the first few and make adjustments. the smith doesn't have that luxury, when working on someones action.</p><p></p><p>Also most actions are machined In many steps and parts that are massed produced and any one of these may not be matched to another part and that is where the difference normally is. Many years ago, firearms were individually fitted by a master Gunsmith and often the parts would not work in another firearm of the same maker. CNC machining has all but eliminated this process but a quality truing is worth the effort if only to find one or two discrepancies.</p><p></p><p>Just my opinion</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1839000, member: 2736"] The machines are more precise but many times the productivity is more about money and the operator has a big part in the set up and this is normally where the difference is. Time is money, and doing things one at a time allows time to do proper set up. When things are set up correctly on these $150,000 + machines all dimensions are very consistent, but if not set up correctly, an error will also be repeated many times until it is caught. The only advantage in my mind, is the ability to change the process as you go to improve the finish product. I don't think that anyone thinks that they can beat the precision of some of these high dollar machines. But a real craftsman can give them a run for their money In the quality department, but not in the production aspect. Also the CNC machines have to be set up correctly and then proofed for dimensions and tolerances. many times they have to reject the first few and make adjustments. the smith doesn't have that luxury, when working on someones action. Also most actions are machined In many steps and parts that are massed produced and any one of these may not be matched to another part and that is where the difference normally is. Many years ago, firearms were individually fitted by a master Gunsmith and often the parts would not work in another firearm of the same maker. CNC machining has all but eliminated this process but a quality truing is worth the effort if only to find one or two discrepancies. Just my opinion J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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