Quote:
Since I do not have a regular milling machine, I have to resort to a lot of handwork. I'm starting by fitting the 'dollshead' into the action since I believe everything follows. Cutting this block on my band saw has been tedious....this is rather tough stuff. I have a homemade milling machine setup on my little 7 X 10 minilathe. A design from Varmint Al's website. I can take a few thous each pass but slow going. The Doll'shead is now at smoke and sand stage. The black marker line is the final angle to the standing breach.
Good on you ! I just finished making a Sako mount base by hand out of hardened 4140 steel and I will tell you its a lot of work and a tough steel(pics on greatest Mosin thread) I am watching your project with interest and my hat goes off to any skilled craftsman who does it by hand as many of the old time gunsmiths did .Bully !
|
Re: Suitable steels for monoblock?