Started Mark I Build

**sundance8** · 02-08-2013 04:06 PM

Finally get to build my first Mark I Semi.
Its a 1941 Enfield serial #H7638.

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**sundance8** · 02-08-2013 09:01 PM

BTW both the carrier slot and the lower slot have already been welded approximately 1".
I stay compliant through the whole process.

**dogone** · 02-08-2013 10:56 PM

Very creative jig. You have put a lot of thought and work into your build already. Are the wood blocks just for keeping slag out of inside?

**sundance8** · 02-09-2013 12:06 AM

The wood blocks are actually wedges that hold two upper copper bars tight against the receiver walls.
Thanks for the comments.

**Peter Laidler** · 02-09-2013 07:16 AM

What a project............. Keep us up to date with pics and description of what you're doing

**Brit plumber** · 02-09-2013 10:53 AM

How good a finish do you get on the inside using copper blocks? Does the copper melt?

**sundance8** · 02-09-2013 11:09 AM

Brit,
The copper does not melt but serves as a back -up bar for good welding and also gives a smooth inside finish with reduced clean up. The bars are re-usable as well. I made the bars several years ago but with copper prices now, I'm sure they are pricey.
Will update as progress is made.

**Vincent** · 02-10-2013 07:52 AM

Nice jig. Midwest Metals sold a similar one. There's one on Gunbroker now.

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**sundance8** · 02-13-2013 02:38 PM

Welding finished and about 90 percent of the final cleanup complete.

**Brit plumber** · 02-13-2013 03:32 PM

Looks like a top job, just needs a light shot blast, parking and a coat of as near to sunc as you can get (There is some on ebay at the mo). Do builders of cut recievers get them NDTd or just rely on practice makes perfect?

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