RPK the beginning

gunnysmith · 05-10-2007, 04:55 PM

This is an RPK in the making

This is the internal support for the receiver I use, and the clamping to prevent vibration.

I have one for the standard AK receiver also

Here’s the front trunion fitted

Another of the front trunion

Gus · 05-10-2007, 05:01 PM

Wish I had a vertical milling machine and all the hardware ... did you bend the RPK receiver, what's the wall thickness?

Ought to be a fine receiver when complete.

Cephus · 05-10-2007, 05:06 PM

VERY NICE !!!
I'd love to have my mill back and my old southbend lathe back , You do good work !!!

gunnysmith · 05-10-2007, 05:27 PM

Thanks all
That's a Bob Ibe bent blank .064"
That's my small knee mil the other is 9"X 48"
It's a Beaver by Balding, English made.
Yes I've heard all the jokes about a balding beaver LOL

Cephus · 05-10-2007, 05:41 PM

That's not balding it's shaved !!!!!
I don't much care what it is ,I'd love to have one back in my shop !!!
Them .064s are good but they are a little harder to work than the .042 or the .050 !!!
Can't wait to see it when ya get it done !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

gunnysmith · 05-10-2007, 05:59 PM

The receiver is still over length at this stage

Both sides are relief cut for the rear trunion

A balding beaver LOL

Bolt carrier removal slots

different angle

gunnysmith · 05-10-2007, 06:58 PM

The receiver is cut to length
Checked for square after the cut
Final fitting of the rear trunion and Bolt carrier

Bracing for receiver so I can cut it in the band saw

Cephus · 05-10-2007, 08:24 PM

I just love that little sq. !!!!!
You sure do cut some pretty rails there Gunny !!!!!!!!

Bulletboy · 05-10-2007, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cephus

You sure do cut some pretty rails there Gunny !!!!!!!!

Exactly what I was gonna say! I'm impressed, but not surprised!

gunnysmith · 05-10-2007, 08:46 PM

I've had that Sears vise for years. and the "little square" came in a lot of tools I bought on Ebay.
The Vise was lined up as close as i could get it with the 1 1/4 aluminum bar.
I put a long mill in and shaved the stationary jaw. That put it less than .001" overall for a 10.25" receiver. It stays permanently mounted on the left side.
The little vise floats, and just stablizes the tail end of the receiver for level.

Cephus · 05-10-2007, 08:56 PM

OH yeah I'm sure it was that easy !!!!!!!
I have worked with a mill and lathe for many years and I know it ain't that easy !!!!!!

gunnysmith · 05-10-2007, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cephus

OH yeah I'm sure it was that easy !!!!!!!
I have worked with a mill and lathe for many years and I know it ain't that easy !!!!!!

Well I do have the little bitty square,it's magic

Cephus · 05-10-2007, 09:52 PM

You and Harry Poter !!!!!!!! LMFAO

Moon · 05-10-2007, 10:44 PM

Daaaaamn that looks great !! You do excellent work !

AKWARRIOR · 05-11-2007, 11:57 AM

Thats some great work.

05-10-2007, 04:55 PM	#1
gunnysmith Fear what you cannot see Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 6,730	RPK the beginning This is an RPK in the making This is the internal support for the receiver I use, and the clamping to prevent vibration. I have one for the standard AK receiver also Here’s the front trunion fitted Another of the front trunion __________________ Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. H. L. Mencken

05-10-2007, 05:06 PM	#3
Cephus The OLD COOT one and only Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Glovers Gap WV Posts: 10,277	VERY NICE !!! I'd love to have my mill back and my old southbend lathe back , You do good work !!! __________________ FREEDOM ONLY ACCEPTS ONE PRICE AND THAT IS BLOOD

05-10-2007, 10:44 PM	#14
Moon IncogNegro Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,825	Daaaaamn that looks great !! You do excellent work ! __________________ "Thou shalt not be a son-of-a-bitch". Magnus392, from Rules of Chuck 00011

05-11-2007, 11:57 AM	#15
AKWARRIOR Gone Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Here and Now Posts: 13,454	Thats some great work. __________________ WOLVERINES!!! "Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect every one who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined"-Patrick Henry

05-10-2007, 05:01 PM	#2
Gus Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 66,849	Wish I had a vertical milling machine and all the hardware ... did you bend the RPK receiver, what's the wall thickness? Ought to be a fine receiver when complete.

05-10-2007, 05:27 PM	#4
gunnysmith Fear what you cannot see Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 6,730	Thanks all That's a Bob Ibe bent blank .064" That's my small knee mil the other is 9"X 48" It's a Beaver by Balding, English made. Yes I've heard all the jokes about a balding beaver LOL

05-10-2007, 05:41 PM	#5
Cephus The OLD COOT one and only Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Glovers Gap WV Posts: 10,277	That's not balding it's shaved !!!!! I don't much care what it is ,I'd love to have one back in my shop !!! Them .064s are good but they are a little harder to work than the .042 or the .050 !!! Can't wait to see it when ya get it done !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

05-10-2007, 05:59 PM	#6
gunnysmith Fear what you cannot see Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 6,730	The receiver is still over length at this stage Both sides are relief cut for the rear trunion A balding beaver LOL Bolt carrier removal slots different angle

05-10-2007, 06:58 PM	#7
gunnysmith Fear what you cannot see Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 6,730	The receiver is cut to length Checked for square after the cut Final fitting of the rear trunion and Bolt carrier Bracing for receiver so I can cut it in the band saw

05-10-2007, 08:24 PM	#8
Cephus The OLD COOT one and only Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Glovers Gap WV Posts: 10,277	I just love that little sq. !!!!! You sure do cut some pretty rails there Gunny !!!!!!!!

05-10-2007, 08:46 PM	#10
gunnysmith Fear what you cannot see Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 6,730	I've had that Sears vise for years. and the "little square" came in a lot of tools I bought on Ebay. The Vise was lined up as close as i could get it with the 1 1/4 aluminum bar. I put a long mill in and shaved the stationary jaw. That put it less than .001" overall for a 10.25" receiver. It stays permanently mounted on the left side. The little vise floats, and just stablizes the tail end of the receiver for level.

05-10-2007, 08:56 PM	#11
Cephus The OLD COOT one and only Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Glovers Gap WV Posts: 10,277	OH yeah I'm sure it was that easy !!!!!!! I have worked with a mill and lathe for many years and I know it ain't that easy !!!!!!

05-10-2007, 09:52 PM	#13
Cephus The OLD COOT one and only Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Glovers Gap WV Posts: 10,277	You and Harry Poter !!!!!!!! LMFAO