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Title: Own an AR15 receiver? You can make more, for just a few bucks each.
Post by: bkoenig on June 18, 2015, 08:34:31 PM: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_4/676733_Fruity_Ghost___DIY_100s_of_ARs_cheaper__faster__gentler_.html&page=1 (http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_4/676733_Fruity_Ghost___DIY_100s_of_ARs_cheaper__faster__gentler_.html&page=1)

Reinforce the buffer tube area and use a high strength material....boom. Instant stripped lower.
Title: Re: Own an AR15 receiver? You can make more, for just a few bucks each.
Post by: RobertH on June 18, 2015, 08:46:54 PM: WOW! time for a real build party!
Title: Re: Own an AR15 receiver? You can make more, for just a few bucks each.
Post by: zofoman on June 18, 2015, 10:06:28 PM: Quote from: RobertH on June 18, 2015, 08:46:54 PM
WOW! time for a real build party!

Oh, Yes! I'm thinking a swirl of complimentary colors would be better than the starburst/skittles variety.
Title: Re: Own an AR15 receiver? You can make more, for just a few bucks each.
Post by: bkoenig on June 19, 2015, 06:53:40 AM: The idea of using lost wax to cast aluminum is really interesting. Add a simple propane torch powered forge and you can turn your old beer cans into receivers. :)
Title: Re: Own an AR15 receiver? You can make more, for just a few bucks each.
Post by: gsd on June 19, 2015, 07:55:35 AM: Quote from: bkoenig on June 19, 2015, 06:53:40 AM
The idea of using lost wax to cast aluminum is really interesting. Add a simple propane torch powered forge and you can turn your old beer cans into receivers. :)

Except I don't drink:(
Title: Re: Own an AR15 receiver? You can make more, for just a few bucks each.
Post by: bkoenig on June 19, 2015, 08:03:32 AM: Quote from: gsd on June 19, 2015, 07:55:35 AM
Except I don't drink:(

What about all that Black Cherry flavored Shasta you buy on flats?

Oh, wait a minute, that was 30 years ago....
Title: Re: Own an AR15 receiver? You can make more, for just a few bucks each.
Post by: OnTheFly on June 19, 2015, 10:11:00 AM: Quote from: bkoenig on June 19, 2015, 06:53:40 AM
The idea of using lost wax to cast aluminum is really interesting. Add a simple propane torch powered forge and you can turn your old beer cans into receivers. :)

I'm no metallurgist, but did I read correctly that beer can aluminum is not an ideal composition for making AR lowers? If so, how much more expensive would aluminum of the correct composition be, or would it be too difficult to work with?

Fly
Title: Re: Own an AR15 receiver? You can make more, for just a few bucks each.
Post by: bkoenig on June 19, 2015, 01:07:07 PM: Quote from: OnTheFly on June 19, 2015, 10:11:00 AM
I'm no metallurgist, but did I read correctly that beer can aluminum is not an ideal composition for making AR lowers? If so, how much more expensive would aluminum of the correct composition be, or would it be too difficult to work with?

Fly

No idea, but if polymer receivers work (with a little reinforcement in key areas like the buffer tube) I don't see why any kind of aluminum wouldn't.

My problem is that I don't drink pop and only bottled beer. :)
Title: Re: Own an AR15 receiver? You can make more, for just a few bucks each.
Post by: mott555 on June 19, 2015, 02:06:37 PM: Quote from: bkoenig on June 19, 2015, 01:07:07 PM
My problem is that I don't drink pop and only bottled beer. :)

You could melt down your glass bottles and make a glass receiver. Just don't drop it!
Title: Re: Own an AR15 receiver? You can make more, for just a few bucks each.
Post by: Hardwood83 on June 22, 2015, 11:14:24 PM: That is super, super cool. Thanks for sharing.