Start New MG 42 Semi Build
Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 8:46 pm
My first attempt to build a semi auto MG42
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Re: Start New MG 42 Semi Build
Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:06 pm
Coming along slow.
Re: Start New MG 42 Semi Build
Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 8:44 pm
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.
Re: Start New MG 42 Semi Build
Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 11:40 pm
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
Re: Start New MG 42 Semi Build
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 12:23 am
Nice photos. Have you done anything like this before? I'd like a semi MG-42, but don't know where to start.
Re: Start New MG 42 Semi Build
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 2:09 am
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.
Re: Start New MG 42 Semi Build
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 5:16 pm
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.
Re: Start New MG 42 Semi Build
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 5:25 pm
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.
Re: Start New MG 42 Semi Build
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 9:50 pm
Well you are doing a bang-up job both building and documenting the progress
Re: Start New MG 42 Semi Build
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 8:02 pm
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.
Re: Start New MG 42 Semi Build
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 8:13 pm
Cut out some of the top cuts on Mill Drill. Checking fit up to receiver. Adjust "D" cuts. Checking Rails and Adjusting.
Re: Start New MG 42 Semi Build
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 5:28 pm
Finishing top cut out. The cool markings on this top cover; any one know about this?
Re: Start New MG 42 Semi Build
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 6:47 pm
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.
Re: Start New MG 42 Semi Build
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 8:53 pm
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.
Re: Start New MG 42 Semi Build
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 9:52 pm
Re: Start New MG 42 Semi Build
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 9:55 pm
zee10103 wrote:
Re: Start New MG 42 Semi Build
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 9:57 pm
zee10103 wrote:zee10103 wrote:
Re: Start New MG 42 Semi Build
Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 10:11 pm
Well have to ask? How is this build going??
Any new updates?
Later 42rocker
Any new updates?
Later 42rocker
Re: Start New MG 42 Semi Build
Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 10:15 am
Great looking build bro! Thanks for the pics...hope to see more soon:)
Re: Start New MG 42 Semi Build
Posted: Tue May 06, 2014 6:46 pm
- New Wise Light Milled Receiver
bostonscott05 wrote:Great looking build bro! Thanks for the pics...hope to see more soon:)