Start New MG 42 Semi Build
Start New MG 42 Semi Build
My first attempt to build a semi auto MG42
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- Start Cut out for Buffer
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- Start cut out for Charging Handle
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- Working one half of receiver
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Coming along slow.
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- Front end almost complete
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- Living room Defence
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- Almost Complete Charging Handle
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- Charging Handle Cut Out
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Welcome aboard 
Excellent pictures, every step is helpful to the perspective buyer of the stamped shells.
Excellent pictures, every step is helpful to the perspective buyer of the stamped shells.
“… corporations have been enthroned, and an era of corruption in high places will follow, … until all wealth is aggregated in a few hands and the Republic is destroyed.”
- Abraham Lincoln (Republican), Nov. 21, 1864
- Abraham Lincoln (Republican), Nov. 21, 1864
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I second the welcome, It's great seeing everyones different approach to the project in hand. It looks like we are at the same stage. Good luck and keep posting. RR
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Nice photos. Have you done anything like this before? I'd like a semi MG-42, but don't know where to start.
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How about some links (the build section is crap)?vipertom wrote:Nice photos. Have you done anything like this before? I'd like a semi MG-42, but don't know where to start.
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4TH July Harbor Freight with all discounts out the door $638. Cut the Semi-Receiver perfect. Semi-Receiver fits up to Front end perfect. Just need to finish "D" cut out for Rails. Started cutting out top area.
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- Nice fit
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- Top cover and Trunnion check just for kicks
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- Receiver Slips right on
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- Receiver Cutting Tool
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No, this is my first project working with metal components. I have many years experience welding steel, Stainless Steel, and Aluminum. But that is all different than a MG42 Build. I did purchase the M31 Kit from Center-Fire. That should build a lot easier than this build. My hobby is wood working. I just got this ID about doing this. Not sure why. Probably for the challenge.vipertom wrote:Nice photos. Have you done anything like this before? I'd like a semi MG-42, but don't know where to start.
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Well you are doing a bang-up job both building and documenting the progress
“… corporations have been enthroned, and an era of corruption in high places will follow, … until all wealth is aggregated in a few hands and the Republic is destroyed.”
- Abraham Lincoln (Republican), Nov. 21, 1864
- Abraham Lincoln (Republican), Nov. 21, 1864
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What I did was to start @ the buffer end. Than work my way up to the Charging Handle.vipertom wrote:Nice photos. Have you done anything like this before? I'd like a semi MG-42, but don't know where to start.
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Cut out some of the top cuts on Mill Drill. Checking fit up to receiver. Adjust "D" cuts. Checking Rails and Adjusting.
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- Making a few adjustments
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- Testing Rails with Bolt Head
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- Working to line up Rails
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- Nice Start for top Cuts
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- Start the Top Cut for Bolt Carrier Button
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Finishing top cut out. The cool markings on this top cover; any one know about this?
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- Would like to know what This marking is about on top cover
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- Top Cover locks in
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- Finishing Top cut for Top Cover
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Isn't the markings from the Portuguese contract ?
can you post the outside width measurement of the shell halves now they are welded togeather please.
can you post the outside width measurement of the shell halves now they are welded togeather please.
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zee10103 wrote:Finishing top cut out. The cool markings on this top cover; any one know about this?
You have the crest for the Democratic Yugoslavia formed in 1943, Your M53 was not made in 1943 but rather the date on the crest celebrates the birth. It is a neat piece of history. Tito did the impossible, he kept the Balkans from "balkanizing," kept the Soviets out, and for the most part did not go powermad during his tenure.
“… corporations have been enthroned, and an era of corruption in high places will follow, … until all wealth is aggregated in a few hands and the Republic is destroyed.”
- Abraham Lincoln (Republican), Nov. 21, 1864
- Abraham Lincoln (Republican), Nov. 21, 1864
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Well have to ask? How is this build going??
Any new updates?
Later 42rocker
Any new updates?
Later 42rocker
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Great looking build bro! Thanks for the pics...hope to see more soon:)
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- New Wise Light Milled Receiver
bostonscott05 wrote:Great looking build bro! Thanks for the pics...hope to see more soon:)