Who has got their 42 receiver welded please post here

Post by **TOM R** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 7:51 pm

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

Post by **TOM R** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 8:01 pm

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

1919gunner · Post by **1919gunner** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 12:11 pm

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.

Jason · Post by **Jason** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 5:21 pm

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!

slowfinger · Post by **slowfinger** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 7:03 am

Guys, have mine welded and a semi grip, but waiting on my ssssslllloooowwww machinist to finish the bolt mods.

Slowfinger

Post by **weasel** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 8:52 pm

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!

1919gunner · Post by **1919gunner** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 11:25 pm

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

Post by **TOM R** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 8:40 am

gunner that aleg rec looks dam good for the mess it started as

1919gunner · Post by **1919gunner** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 12:01 am

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.

fal lover · Post by **fal lover** » Tue Jul 12, 2005 1:43 pm

i will be doing my own, will post before and after pics, bill

Post by **Pirate** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 7:12 pm

The South Florida team is nearing the finish line!!!
Stifeout's is on the left, mine is on the right.

Post by **TOM R** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 9:36 pm

lookin real good guys

Post by **gunslingerdoc** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 10:41 am

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.....

triggertime · Post by **triggertime** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 12:12 pm

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.

Post by **drooling idiot** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 6:25 pm

run a string line down the center ,
but if its firing how wrong could it be?

www.MG42.us

Who has got their 42 receiver welded please post here

Who has got their 42 receiver welded please post here

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