GetReel
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How easy or hard is it to open up a BDL inlet to M5 inlet? I can't seem to find the right search phrase or Google search to find out. Would love to see a YouTube video to know if I could do it myself or not.
Opening up a BDL inlet to M5
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ADLEE2
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The proper way is to open up the smaller BDL inlet to M5 specs, using an end mill. You may find someone doing it with a Dremel, or similar tool, online, but many stock get butchered that way.
shortgrass
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Best done, in the most efficient way, would be on a CNC mill, with proper fixture to hold the stock without causing cosmetic damage, but securely, and proper programing. On a manual vertical mill, it might still take longer than most are willing to pay for.
ADLEE2
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Agreed. You said it much better than I did.
shortgrass
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Set-up time is priced at the same rate as actual 'cutting' time.
sable tireur
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For custom installation inletting the Dremel is a tool of the devil.
Use a manual mill and expect to have quite a bit of time invested.
Or have a gunsmith use a proper CNC mill and programming to cut the inlet accurately. I started out using a retrofit (CNC) Bridgeport knee mill for this which was perfect for short runs or individual stocks.
Use a manual mill and expect to have quite a bit of time invested.
Or have a gunsmith use a proper CNC mill and programming to cut the inlet accurately. I started out using a retrofit (CNC) Bridgeport knee mill for this which was perfect for short runs or individual stocks.
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If you can find a woodworking guy with a CNC router, it can be used too. Buddy of mine used one he had found but he sold the machine and we lost that connection.
