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by johnnymg
Sat Mar 24, 2012 2:52 pm
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: BRP semi auto bolt rail?
Replies: 3
Views: 863

Re: BRP semi auto bolt rail?

welds to the bottom of the bolt to help push down/ cock the hammer, the little wing I believe gets bent over to act as cocking piece for the charging handle to grab on to.
by johnnymg
Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:04 am
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: Michael J's build #2
Replies: 100
Views: 15363

Re: Michael J's build #2

Nice work, careful when welding in that blocker. Poured to much heat into mne and receiver pulled together in that area. Had to slit, space and reweld. Nice work!!

Johnnymg
by johnnymg
Fri Jul 31, 2009 11:21 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: WLA M53 Shooting Low
Replies: 6
Views: 1156

Re: WLA M53 Shooting Low

http://www.frfrogspad.com/zeroing.htm


try this page it explains and has the formula

Johnnymg
by johnnymg
Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:45 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: board off-line for maintenance
Replies: 23
Views: 1472

Re: board off-line for maintenance

yeah!!!!!!!!
by johnnymg
Tue May 26, 2009 10:05 pm
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: well i'm not dead, still hangin around
Replies: 28
Views: 2246

Re: well i'm not dead, still hangin around

Also the sanding disks in the angle die grinder do wonders, if you use the flap ones be very careful as those remove material very fast johnnymg Vey nice work, I used a flat file and dressed down the camming section area welds to get the camming piece to fit. Those little scotch brite disks in an an...
by johnnymg
Tue May 26, 2009 8:21 pm
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: well i'm not dead, still hangin around
Replies: 28
Views: 2246

Re: well i'm not dead, still hangin around

Vey nice work, I used a flat file and dressed down the camming section area welds to get the camming piece to fit. Those little scotch brite disks in an angle die grinder do wonders for removing finishes and polishing metal.

Johnnymg
by johnnymg
Tue May 26, 2009 4:47 pm
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: Blocking rails or pins?
Replies: 6
Views: 838

Re: Blocking rails or pins?

Donation made, blocker received today, Thanks Oakrodent

johnnymg wrote:
oakrodent wrote:Johnnymg,
PM me with your info. I have one for you.

PM sent

Johnnymg
by johnnymg
Sat May 23, 2009 11:04 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: New, unissued complete M53 semi-auto firing rifles
Replies: 37
Views: 5056

Re: New, unissued complete M53 semi-auto firing rifles

where these coming out of. Czeck republic or Poland?
A lot of bogus stuff being/trying to be sold from there
by johnnymg
Wed May 20, 2009 2:44 pm
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: Blocking rails or pins?
Replies: 6
Views: 838

Re: Blocking rails or pins?

oakrodent wrote:Johnnymg,
PM me with your info. I have one for you.

PM sent

Johnnymg
by johnnymg
Wed May 20, 2009 11:24 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: WTB..MG42 barrel extensions
Replies: 5
Views: 500

Re: WTB..MG42 barrel extensions

saw a couple on GB
by johnnymg
Wed May 20, 2009 8:29 am
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: Blocking rails or pins?
Replies: 6
Views: 838

Re: Blocking rails or pins?

oakrodent wrote:I might have an extra BRP block for you. Will let you know in the AM
Thank You,

Johnnymg
by johnnymg
Tue May 19, 2009 9:09 pm
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: Blocking rails or pins?
Replies: 6
Views: 838

Blocking rails or pins?

Whats approved? and what are people using? Have posted a want add for BRP as the are closed for a couple weeks, Anybody have picks and dimentions of what they have used in their builds?
Thanks

Johnnymg
by johnnymg
Tue May 19, 2009 9:07 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: WTB:BRP blocking rail
Replies: 0
Views: 312

WTB:BRP blocking rail

Anybody have one they can spare for a few weeks? BRP is closed for a couple weeks starting today till the 29th. Cannot order one for two weeks.

Johnnymg
by johnnymg
Sun May 17, 2009 6:54 am
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: What to do with a rare parts kit?
Replies: 23
Views: 2393

Re: What to do with a rare parts kit?

Or maybe Ohio type?
by johnnymg
Sat May 16, 2009 1:28 pm
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: THROUGH KEYWAYS IN BARREL BUSHING
Replies: 15
Views: 3288

Re: THROUGH KEYWAYS IN BARREL BUSHING

Anyone have a measurement for placement of the front bushing? I know the overall measurement from doing a search, however was wondering if someone had a measurement from front site mount, bipod stamped area or from the camming piece to locate the bushing without a completed receiver to use the overa...
by johnnymg
Thu Apr 16, 2009 3:53 pm
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: FA bolt blocker - help the new guy
Replies: 7
Views: 1102

Re: FA bolt blocker - help the new guy

PortHolio, if you are not going to use the BRP blocker I would like to purchase it from you if you do not use it. Johnnymg looking for suggestions on the best or easiest method for blocking the full auto bolts. I'm building a BRP kit, and it came with a pretty elaborately machined "blocker bar". It ...
by johnnymg
Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:56 pm
Forum: MG42 Build It Yourself
Topic: Rivet Hole Repair
Replies: 12
Views: 1635

Re: Rivet Hole Repair

Fill with weld, TIG or MIG and use an end mill to "depress the area again to simulate?

Johnnymg
by johnnymg
Sun Feb 08, 2009 6:10 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: Securing your 42/53
Replies: 32
Views: 4827

Re: Securing your 42/53

On a quality safe exterior hinges do not matter. HINGES SHOULD NOT BE A MEANS OF SECURING THE DOOR. most good safes use a lip that secures the back side of the hinge side of the door or better yet locking bolts that secure the door on all four sides. Heavier the better with the safe. If it takes fou...
by johnnymg
Sat Feb 07, 2009 10:48 am
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: Securing your 42/53
Replies: 32
Views: 4827

Re: Securing your 42/53

Where you putting the safe? Mine is in the basement therefor granite finish, a friend from work, his is in his bedroom, hi polish/gloss paint job. $1000-1500 should get a nice size safe, check around get a solid well made one, stay away from the $300 specials that are not heavy, Mine unloaded is ove...
by johnnymg
Fri Jan 23, 2009 3:52 pm
Forum: MG42 General Discussion
Topic: Early MG42 Flash suppressor
Replies: 27
Views: 5822

Re: Early MG42 Flash suppressor

how about welding a 4 rib up some, and just re-cutting the smaller 5th rib??

Just a thought

johnnymg