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Barrel Threading

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Replied by faawrenchbndr on topic Barrel Threading

Last barrel I threaded was a Saiga 12
The die and barrel guide was just under $140.......unless you plan on doing more than one, I would have a shop do it. A machinist like Clint can do a heJJ of a lot better job that can be done at home.
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Replied by OleCowboy on topic Barrel Threading

Biggest 4 problem(s) in threading:

1) Going to fast

2) Cutting oil is CHEAP, use it LIBERALLY

3) Going to fast

4) Cutting oil is CHEAP, use it LIBERALLY

If you want to do it yourself then follow those rules, also use a good quality threading die, cheap don't come good and good don't come cheap.

Consideration: Your add on device will be bored and mostly likely has an internal shoulder which is a stop. Unless you need to clock your device then measure the depth to the stop and that becomes the length of your threads. If you need to clock it you will most like use washers to get your stand off from the base of your threads and clock your device.

Other than the consideration aspect its a straightforward job. Note of caution: A mistake is difficult to rectify. If you are not comfortable then spend the few dollars to have a machinist to do the work...NOT all gunsmiths are machinists by the same token NOT all machinists are gunsmiths.
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Replied by faawrenchbndr on topic Barrel Threading

:I-agree:

Darn fine advice........
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Replied by magi on topic Barrel Threading

cowboy is very right here.....

quote: Other than the consideration aspect its a straightforward job. Note of caution: A mistake is difficult to rectify. If you are not comfortable then spend the few dollars to have a machinist to do the work...NOT all gunsmiths are machinists by the same token NOT all machinists are gunsmiths.
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Replied by mlotziii on topic Barrel Threading

Unfortunately I'm one of those I can do anything kind of people. If it is as simple as just being super careful then I'm up for trying.

However, I just realized that the barrel is going to be turned down a good amount before it can be threaded. That's going to be my dilemma. The only lathe I have access to is at a place that ends in .edu and I doubt they are going to want to see me walk in the door with a rifle barrel.
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Replied by Lizardette on topic Barrel Threading

Don't let that discourage you.

There's absolutely nothing illegal about bringing a stripped barrel to campus.

My bet is that no one cares at all.
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Replied by jtallen83 on topic Barrel Threading

Tell them it's your new design for a pressure washer wand. It's not black so you should be fine. ;)
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Replied by faawrenchbndr on topic Barrel Threading

Could be a bit tricky to do that at a .edu shop.
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Replied by Lizardette on topic Barrel Threading

Well, I guess it does depend a bit on where you are in the country and what the local attitudes to guns are.

It also matters greatly how much you are required to tell anyone regarding the work you do. Do you need to get approval from staff on every project? How many people are going to be around at the time? How secluded is the area where you'll be working?

I'm telling you man: forgiveness is preferable to permission.

Don't ask them if it's ok. Don't tell them what you're doing (if you are worried about that and can avoid it). If you get static on it, play dumb. Plead ignorance. And don't get confrontational no matter what they say.
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Replied by faawrenchbndr on topic Barrel Threading

A barrel is not a firearm.........it's kinda like bar stock
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