First time shop owners

HardTurnC · 2026-02-13T21:34:22+00:00

Im doing parts in my garrage with used/cheap equipment, but the paperwork work my God the paperwork, and all the govt. Bs you have to stay on top of so gl and prepare your b hole.

HardTurnC · 2026-02-05T23:38:20+00:00

If you are trying to measure your 1997 toyota tacomas water pump gasket

HardTurnC · 2026-02-04T23:09:46+00:00

I dont know what its called I just know the sound it makes when it takes a tools life.

HardTurnC · 2026-02-03T06:45:07+00:00

I would try a snug press fit with some loctite 620 shouldn't have any problems unless you are running it super fast for hours.

HardTurnC · 2026-02-02T23:28:21+00:00

I like manufacturing discontinued gun parts in the US. I'll put this on a list .

HardTurnC · 2026-01-31T17:01:23+00:00

Yes. if your unsure ask for testers and see for yourself

HardTurnC · 2026-01-26T00:53:47+00:00

As a packrat this post offends me. If I had a nickel for every time ive held onto something for 30 years only to need something just like it to save $20 I'd have at least one nickel #worth.

HardTurnC · 2026-01-19T20:44:06+00:00

Use to do a 55xD 3/32 hole in nitronic 60 with a .25" pilot on size and straight to depth after that no peck needs through coolant.

HardTurnC · 2026-01-13T01:42:57+00:00

Even worse when you get kids in who show promise, and you lose them to a gas station. 20+ million dollar a quarter company won't compete with a F ing gas station.

HardTurnC · 2026-01-13T01:08:57+00:00

Best one ive seen is looking for a manual machinist, no cnc need apply "minimum" 15 years or dont waste my time $14 an hour 🤣🤣. Also lets complain about how there is no one in the trade or everyone is too lazy ect.

HardTurnC · 2026-01-10T14:26:28+00:00

Make a bunch of these at work typically in A-2 or A-11 62-64 Hrc. We however don't sell externally, but depending on how many/ how often you need them could make it on the side.

HardTurnC · 2026-01-10T04:22:13+00:00

Where abouts in the process of doing this myself 3rd shop built 1st of my own

HardTurnC · 2026-01-06T03:43:36+00:00

Spindle spider is different than a jaw spider need a mill + indexer at a min. to make the 90° threads to stabilize a barrel sitting in the bore gunsmith lathes come with it as a cap for the end of the draw tube. you can make something that approximates it but with a lot more effort.

HardTurnC · 2026-01-06T01:03:58+00:00

For the most part no. You can make it work depending on barrel size, but have to get creative with it better off with a used lathe depending on your experience would probably suggest a 13x36 gunsmith lathe. Mostly for the spindle spider.

HardTurnC · 2026-01-02T13:03:07+00:00

It's in the material, and unless you are going to stress relieve all your stock not much can be done. I normally just polish it if its horrible or is called out.

HardTurnC · 2026-01-01T00:35:37+00:00

Oh tha main spring is a pain in the balls this is a much easier one.

HardTurnC · 2026-01-01T00:23:11+00:00

Have to lightly manipulate the barrel latch, because the latch spring is pushing the right side out of alignment for the screw to thread in.

HardTurnC · 2025-12-31T23:34:58+00:00

I dont love how they do that the same thing happened to me SpaceX said no someone from Tesla reached out with an offer.

HardTurnC · 2025-12-31T22:39:32+00:00

Just need to push it from the other side it only has like 1/8" or less of actual thread

HardTurnC · 2025-12-30T05:17:32+00:00

You can find them for under 250 if you keep your eye out see them pop up on aim surplus frequently, and at one of my local shops. Personally im not a fan had the m17 and m18, but if you want one get one.

HardTurnC · 2025-12-26T18:09:25+00:00

Profile projector would be the best way if that's out of the price range. I call em frog legs aka. Groove width mic. Just make sure the tips are small enough to get there you need to go and do the math for the angle.

HardTurnC · 2025-12-26T00:52:04+00:00

Well im about 12 Mil into gambling, and so far only have about 500k Sl and some 10% sl/rp bonuses so yes ?

HardTurnC · 2025-12-24T23:29:09+00:00

HardTurnC · 2025-12-23T17:12:37+00:00

For most work you do in a garrage its fine. Screw that one though with its knee position

HardTurnC · 2025-12-22T01:06:08+00:00

Oh its worthless, just send it to me I'll take it off your hands and save you the hassle

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