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Who has got their 42 receiver welded please post here
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 7:51 pm
by TOM R
by who and how did it come out, this is more of a review topic but I am putting it here for now so all will see it.
If you had a good experience let us know to help others get theirs done, if you had a bad one let us know so others don't run into the same problems, pics please either way if you got em, keep it clean please
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 8:01 pm
by TOM R
drooling idiot posted his as I posted this topic so here is a link to his review
http://salt6.com/MG42Board/viewtopic.php?t=394
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2005 12:11 pm
by 1919gunner
Well as you know I'm just finishing my dummy build, mostly cosmetic stuff left, and just last night started welding my first semi build, I'm gonna try and finish it today if the weather holds out. We'll see how it goes.
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Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2005 5:21 pm
by Jason
dont know if it fits here but I did it my self and I am very happy with the results and it sure seems to be holding up so far. there are a few pics posted under "all welded up" topic a bit futher down the page.
If I can do it I am sure anyone can.
step 1- buy welder
step 2- learn how to weld
step 3- take your time and go for it!
put together
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 7:03 am
by slowfinger
Guys, have mine welded and a semi grip, but waiting on my ssssslllloooowwww machinist to finish the bolt mods.
Slowfinger
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 8:52 pm
by weasel
Welded the receiver via heli-arc. Watch out for warppage at the trunnion area. If a little out of line, remember that the 42 is not that smart. As long as the bolt locks up your good to go. OAL can be .062+ in shrinkage due to the welding. Have fun , and test on a tripod, not your shoulder!
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 11:25 pm
by 1919gunner
I also welded the upper bolt guide slot shut because I plan on making the allegheny (dummy) into a propane/oxy simfire gun and did not want the solid block in the reciever. I'll post more photos of the semi as it progresses
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 8:40 am
by TOM R
gunner that aleg rec looks dam good for the mess it started as
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 12:01 am
by 1919gunner
well fyi since there was no way to install the barrel bearing I inserted a piece of .75 in black pipe about an inch long into the muzzle end and welded it to keep the barrel from rattling around in there. Oh well it's only a display. And won't hurt when I turn it into a prop/oxy gun.
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 1:43 pm
by fal lover
i will be doing my own, will post before and after pics, bill
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 7:12 pm
by Pirate
The South Florida team is nearing the finish line!!!
Stifeout's is on the left, mine is on the right.
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 9:36 pm
by TOM R
lookin real good guys
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 10:41 am
by gunslingerdoc
Welded up and test fired (30 rounds) using another guys BRP grip stick and bolt. Only tried 308 so far. MIG welded, but there are a few spots I want to touch up before I refinish. Still need to do my own grip stick and bolt mods - hopefully this weekend if Im not in TX for the storm.....
Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2005 12:12 pm
by triggertime
Just got a quick question. I have welded up a semi-mg42 and when i lay it down and look from the rear to the front it looks as thow it is bent to the left. I went out and shot it and it works great. But i still have a small concern about it. Maybe thats how there built or is it me. I used a half way built jig but i manly used parts and a eye.
Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2005 6:25 pm
by drooling idiot
run a string line down the center ,
but if its firing how wrong could it be?