what would you make if you had access to a cnc plasma table ?

[zymguy]

Ive got access to one and all I can think to make are stands for reloading presses and bbq parts. There's gotta be some jigs/fixtures, muzzle loading part , sumthin obvious i should do to take advantage of this thing while i can.

[MKII]

I'd make the spacers for revolver frames to be able to remove barrels without twisting the frame.

[zymguy]

I'd make the spacers for revolver frames to be able to remove barrels without twisting the frame.

I'm not sure im following you ? Do you mean something along the line of action wrench faces or action blocks? I'm interested in those but i dont think plasma is any help?

[Winger Ed.]

I'd make a lot of redneck yard art.

[Txcowboy52]

I’d make a weather vane !

[Recycled bullet]

I'd cut the plates from the thickest steel that's reasonable and weld them together and make sturdy ingot molds

[MrWolf]

Make targets until you figure something else out like a heavy duty motorized duck target used in the arcades but for rifles :Fire:
You asked..
Ron

[OS OK]

You could make some press mounting plates that'll stiffen up a bench and keep the press from wobbling towards you...

https://i.imgur.com/RgTznlN.jpg

Or...make a press mounting plate that allows a press to be mounted upside down for sizing casts...

https://i.imgur.com/2x1GO2e.jpg

Or...scale up or down as needed and make yourself a 'Lead Reclamation Backstop'...

https://i.imgur.com/0N4Myg4.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/nS7i2m8.jpg?1

Then...break out the welder...

https://i.imgur.com/XLgKR1S.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/OTIC4Xa.jpg

This one is regular 3/8" plate, not meant for rifle...here are the first shots with my 45ACP...

https://i.imgur.com/Jm2Zepi.jpg

Get the rattle cans out...

https://i.imgur.com/LOhnqCX.jpg?1

Call your brother to help...it takes two 'Old'Farts' to handle this project...

https://i.imgur.com/rcBWBH9.jpg?1

Then how ever often you like...go around back and collect all the lead you've been shooting.

https://i.imgur.com/flWBvRh.jpg?1

[405grain]

Cut the plates and parts to make yourself a belt sander. One of the handiest tools in a shop.

[Gewehr-Guy]

You could cut some RCBS style mould handle blanks. Probably cheaper to buy new, but they would be a doable project.

[Scrounge]

Let's see.... Welding bench, lathe stands, milling machine stands, shaper stands, larger metal bender, brake, and rolling mill, hefty hydraulic press... The possibilities aren't really endless, but they're rather high! ;) The ability to make tools from scratch was why I got into machining, and hope to get into welding again one of these days.

Bill

[MrWolf]

Just make two of everything you make and send me one to be your QC tester 8-)
Ron

[GregLaROCHE]

So how exact are CNC plasma cutters? Can you cut gun parts that don’t need to be machined, or is it still roughing for those kind of parts?

[jmorris]

The big outfits in town that do Laser and water jet cutting buy material in such large quantities I haven’t used my 4x8 CNC plasma since I quit doing production. It’s not uncommon for them to CAD and cut my parts for less than I would have in material alone.

If I am in a rush and don’t have time to wait on someone else, I probably use the pantograph I built more than my CNC plasma. It doesn’t have the same capabilities but is quick and simple to use.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84eP_ws0aO0

The limits of what you can make, depends on your imagination.

[MrWolf]

You guys are something. Constantly astounded by your abilities.
Ron