Machining metal frames/recievers

Dicey · January 28th, 2008, 20:51

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Originally Posted by Styrak

No offense but you still need to use capitalization and grammar, and not to mention a spell checker.

+1

Scarecrow · January 29th, 2008, 09:31

Machining a brick-like receiver or even a design that does not resemble a production firearm would get around the legality of it. The only problem with it is defending it when they challenge you on it - it will take money. This community isn't big enough to create a retailer who would be well heeled enough to take that battle on.

LAWDOG, get in here, is what I am saying correct?

Crunchmeister · January 29th, 2008, 09:59

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Originally Posted by digital_blue

Metal slides and barrels are supposedly still legal to import. Don't take my word for it though. I've had over $500 in metal slides and mags seized before. Unfortunately, there are no easy ways to reproduce GBB frames that could bypass the replica definition...

Yeah, I hear about slides being seized at times, yet others, that have been opened and inspected by customs, make it through. I just had a metal slide for my P226 make it through customs, even though it was with them for 3 days. I'll see later today when I pick it up if it was opened or not.

But yeah, manufacturing lower frames for pistols would definitely be a no-no.

AngelusNex · January 29th, 2008, 10:52

Well we shouldn't have to worry about all this since we still have Huang, sweet love-able import lower receiver-able Huang

Royal Paine · January 29th, 2008, 12:10

Rather than machining, there is a process called Selective Laser Sintering - basically, you send the company a 3D CAD file, or a stereo-lithograph file (STL) and they ship back your part made out of various materials - including a metal based material. We've used this company where I work - some of the materials, like the 'Duraform GF' is VERY tough - almost a fibreglass-like quality to it.

Still have to find someone to make the CAD file, but they're easier to come by - even a 3D modeler like for games, as long as they can output in the needed format could be used.

http://www.laetechnologies.com/selec..._sintering.htm

Prices seem to come in around $50 - $100 a part - so its not super cheap, but not horrible expensive either....

Karma · January 29th, 2008, 12:24

they might not touch a gun reciever though..., although for fiddly custom bits on AEGS.....hmmmmm

Royal Paine · January 29th, 2008, 12:37

If I had any money I'd try it though - 'part for bb/pellet gun' - top of my list would be a body for that kracken thing - never seen one, but right now its kinda the only thing in Canada that sounds even remotely close to useful in airsoft...

('a' body - something to work with/hold onto the rest of the parts - not necessarily something exactly like whats there...)

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January 29th, 2008, 09:31	#32
Scarecrow A Total Bastard Trader rating Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tottenham	Machining a brick-like receiver or even a design that does not resemble a production firearm would get around the legality of it. The only problem with it is defending it when they challenge you on it - it will take money. This community isn't big enough to create a retailer who would be well heeled enough to take that battle on. LAWDOG, get in here, is what I am saying correct? __________________ LIKE us on Facebook!!

January 29th, 2008, 12:10	#35
Royal Paine Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grey/Bruce, ON	Rather than machining, there is a process called Selective Laser Sintering - basically, you send the company a 3D CAD file, or a stereo-lithograph file (STL) and they ship back your part made out of various materials - including a metal based material. We've used this company where I work - some of the materials, like the 'Duraform GF' is VERY tough - almost a fibreglass-like quality to it. Still have to find someone to make the CAD file, but they're easier to come by - even a 3D modeler like for games, as long as they can output in the needed format could be used. http://www.laetechnologies.com/selec..._sintering.htm Prices seem to come in around $50 - $100 a part - so its not super cheap, but not horrible expensive either.... Last edited by Royal Paine; January 29th, 2008 at 12:17..

January 29th, 2008, 12:24	#36
Karma Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Barrie, Ontario	they might not touch a gun reciever though..., although for fiddly custom bits on AEGS.....hmmmmm __________________ Last edited by Karma; January 29th, 2008 at 12:29..

January 29th, 2008, 10:52	#34
AngelusNex formerly Sepulcrum Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kingston,ON, aka Funkasia	Well we shouldn't have to worry about all this since we still have Huang, sweet love-able import lower receiver-able Huang

January 29th, 2008, 12:37	#37
Royal Paine Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grey/Bruce, ON	If I had any money I'd try it though - 'part for bb/pellet gun' - top of my list would be a body for that kracken thing - never seen one, but right now its kinda the only thing in Canada that sounds even remotely close to useful in airsoft... ('a' body - something to work with/hold onto the rest of the parts - not necessarily something exactly like whats there...)

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