Halfblock on the cheap

flyweightnate · 12-01-2007, 09:46 PM

I want to halfblock my cocker. The body is an '05, cheap stuff, common, so no HUGE loss if I goof it up. I'm wondering, how would you guys recommend it be done? I've seen JCMs DIY guide, but I don't have a mill. Is a hacksaw, (cheap) drill press, dremel, and some files too little too work with? I just wanna know if its worth the extra cost of sending it out.

As far as internals, I'm planning on getting the WWA/JCM hammer, bolt, bolt pin, etc. so that's easy enough... despite setting me back a ton of cash (90 is a ton? Whew... college is killin me).

Where else could I save weight? I was just feeling ... slow today, and by the end of the day my gun arm was tired. Wood grips, and a hollowed out frame? Mini it? (Does that make much of a difference?) Is there an especially lightweight reg? It already has a minimal front block, Eclipse Dart LPR, CCM 3-way and an ANS mini-ram, so not much weight can be saved there, but I just can't think of anywhere else. And I'm assuming body milling to shave it a bit would be pretty expensive too.

hvacman250 · 12-01-2007, 10:04 PM

I wouldnt suggest trying it by hand. Ive tried it on a drill press turned mill at home and it was too sloppy to use. I use a big Bridgeport mill and its a breeze. The horizontal cut that the sled rides on is the one that is tough by hand.

If you're not in a huge hurry, I can do it for you pretty cheap. As well as slotting your hammer to save money. I also make the half-block kits, I just dont sell many of them b/c they are time consuming to make.

DocRock · 12-01-2007, 10:20 PM

This man does GREAT work. I've seen his anodizing...and hes very reasonably priced compared to others.

flyweightnate · 12-01-2007, 11:27 PM

Hmm... I'm certainly in no hurry, as I'm broke at the moment... I'll shoot ya a PM tho.

12-01-2007, 09:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
flyweightnate YS-OFG Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bosnia	Halfblock on the cheap I want to halfblock my cocker. The body is an '05, cheap stuff, common, so no HUGE loss if I goof it up. I'm wondering, how would you guys recommend it be done? I've seen JCMs DIY guide, but I don't have a mill. Is a hacksaw, (cheap) drill press, dremel, and some files too little too work with? I just wanna know if its worth the extra cost of sending it out. As far as internals, I'm planning on getting the WWA/JCM hammer, bolt, bolt pin, etc. so that's easy enough... despite setting me back a ton of cash (90 is a ton? Whew... college is killin me). Where else could I save weight? I was just feeling ... slow today, and by the end of the day my gun arm was tired. Wood grips, and a hollowed out frame? Mini it? (Does that make much of a difference?) Is there an especially lightweight reg? It already has a minimal front block, Eclipse Dart LPR, CCM 3-way and an ANS mini-ram, so not much weight can be saved there, but I just can't think of anywhere else. And I'm assuming body milling to shave it a bit would be pretty expensive too.

12-01-2007, 10:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
hvacman250 Seasoned Member Join Date: Nov 2006	I wouldnt suggest trying it by hand. Ive tried it on a drill press turned mill at home and it was too sloppy to use. I use a big Bridgeport mill and its a breeze. The horizontal cut that the sled rides on is the one that is tough by hand. If you're not in a huge hurry, I can do it for you pretty cheap. As well as slotting your hammer to save money. I also make the half-block kits, I just dont sell many of them b/c they are time consuming to make. __________________ I don town PbPumpShop.com anymore ! Please contact the owner thru the website. Al I have left for sale PB related is pump related headbands and tshirts.

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12-01-2007, 10:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
DocRock Active Member Join Date: Nov 2007	This man does GREAT work. I've seen his anodizing...and hes very reasonably priced compared to others.

12-01-2007, 11:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
flyweightnate YS-OFG Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bosnia	Hmm... I'm certainly in no hurry, as I'm broke at the moment... I'll shoot ya a PM tho.