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AR10 80% magwell EDM

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AR10 80% magwell EDM was created by Coner

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Replied by faawrenchbndr on topic AR10 80% magwell EDM

You can not legally have this done, must be done by yourself.
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Replied by MrMarty51 on topic AR10 80% magwell EDM

What is this "Wire EDM" thing that You are speaking of ???
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Replied by faawrenchbndr on topic AR10 80% magwell EDM


It is a machining process. Electrical Discharge Machining, uber-accurate, to about 40 millionths of an inch. A continually fed wire acts as the electrode, cutting or machining the part.
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Replied by mlotziii on topic AR10 80% magwell EDM

Help me understand why EDM'ing a mag well is better than just milling it?

I've never thought of using wire EDM in that way before.
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Replied by faawrenchbndr on topic AR10 80% magwell EDM

Uber-accuracy!
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Replied by Coner on topic AR10 80% magwell EDM

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Replied by faawrenchbndr on topic AR10 80% magwell EDM

What ever you say,........I have always been told that the end user MUST do all the machining beyond the 80% stage.

Guess the question was worded a bit wrong, start googling EDM. Cost associated with getting that work done will far outweigh the value of the piece in question.
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Replied by jtallen83 on topic AR10 80% magwell EDM

Wouldn't it be the person doing the EDM work at risk? The whole 80% is wrought with confusion. I just can't see an officer handing me back an AR that doesn't have a serial number without some follow up questions...........
Can I pass one on to my children after death? So many gray areas that could cause issues. Maybe issues that could be resolved but not without hassle. :twocents:
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