8mm loader hoppers

PvtJoker · Post by **PvtJoker** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 3:59 pm

Yeah, they DO look good. When are you going to update your site with the various kit types, prices, and the rest of the build on these? I've got too many projects in various levels of completion, but I do like what you're doing with this and it looks like I may have to see if I can add yet another project to the pile...

Post by **j.bal** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 4:44 pm

Add me to the list , I want one.

Post by **Bil** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 5:37 pm

Have you guys seen the video of 'Pirates Plinker'?That thing is awesome-looks like a lot of fun.I want one too! ---bil

Post by **Pirate** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 7:43 pm

The plinker kits are taking a lot longer to get out than anticipated. I am waiting on one more part, the firing pin sleeves, the first batch were out of spec. there is a .060" hole for the firing pin and they chamfered the it to .085", giving way to much clearance around the pin so they are redoing them. Now that I have the lowers I can finish the welding jig for the lower for those who want welded kits and start the rest of the tutorials. I also want to change if possible the safety from a fal one to a G3 one as you can get these for $3.00.

It is a pretty complex thing to build but I have figured out ways for a guy with a drill press and dremel and a few drills and taps to be able to build it, that has been the most time consuming part. I just finished the receiver template and need to dimention a drawing also . I lost most of this weekend to problems here with a clogged sewer line, so it is another delay.

Post by **MGMike** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 4:04 pm

Pirate:

I've got a loader on the way from RTG....put me down for a finished hopper.

MikeD

Post by **M1 Tanker** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 4:30 pm

Pirate, you can put me down for 2 please, instead of the 1.

Post by **URAR1004** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 4:41 pm

I'll take 2 kits, Thanks Pirate!

Post by **Pirate** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 5:43 pm

I made some parts from cardboard and the fit looks good, I am ordering some sheet steel to make a working one before I actually order the parts, I don't ned an expensive mistake. It looks like there may be enough interest for me to order 40 sets of parts and get you all a rock bottom price on them. I will be leaving for knob creek next week and when I get back I will place the order. I should have the parts about 5 weeks after I place the order.

Post by **weasel_master** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 7:08 pm

I'll take a completed one Pirate.

Post by **wayne** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 11:14 pm

Pirate..I take one of your finish hopper. Just give me the total amount including shipping..Thanks Wayne

mr. wipple · Post by **mr. wipple** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 7:50 am

Put me down for an un-assembled set.

Post by **Pirate** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 8:05 am

I ordered some plate to make a metal one before ordering the real parts. I will build the sample when I get back from knob creek and order the parts then

PKw VI Tiger1 · Post by **PKw VI Tiger1** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 4:49 pm

Put me down for 1 kit please.

Post by **MGMike** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 8:41 pm

Here's a shot of one of RTG's used MG3 belt loaders. I got it this morning, and...after I figured out how it worked...ran a handful of .308's into one of my belts. It works just fine. I found out that if you run the hopper down to the last cartridge, the last one wants to hop up over the feed ears, and jam between the machine and the belt

So don't run it empty, I guess

MikeD

Post by **drooling idiot** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 8:27 am

congratulations
most guys can't figure out how to even mount it to a table

of course the really hard part is getting it back in the can the right way.

Post by **M1 Tanker** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 11:06 am

drooling idiot wrote:congratulations
most guys can't figure out how to even mount it to a table
of course the really hard part is getting it back in the can the right way.

Hey, that (Try a different word.) ain't funny

It took me a whole day to figure the damn thing out.

Post by **TactAdv** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 12:41 am

I would like to order one complete conversion hopper, Please.

-TH

Post by **MGMike** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 10:30 pm

drooling idiot wrote:congratulations
most guys can't figure out how to even mount it to a table
of course the really hard part is getting it back in the can the right way.

Thanks, the snail cam with a socket for the handle was pretty easy

I haven't tried to put it back in the can yet

It took a while to figure out which way up the belt needed to go in

MikeD

Post by **Pirate** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 8:10 am

I will be doing a last check on the design when I get back from knob creek and order the parts next week.

PKw VI Tiger1 · Post by **PKw VI Tiger1** » Thu May 03, 2007 4:29 pm

Any updates on this?