What can you do with a pile of scrap...

[tatou]

So i was told maybe it was time for me to post a few of the projects i made in past years.
Ok … why not

A few years ago i found an original SMLE cut away bolt for sale… i thought it was interesting so i jumped on it.
Not long after that i bought another lot and there was a scrap barrel in it.
That made me think that i might have just enough scrap parts to build a full wood cut away rifle.

Now keep in mind that ALMOST EVERYTHING on there was scrap or undesirable to use on a live rifle.
The very few parts on it that are still good are untouched and just waiting for the right scrap one to come along and be switched.
I would be happy to go over each and every parts and tell you what was wrong with it but i'll just post pics of the end results instead.

The moral of the story … don't throw away anything, you never know who might need and use it.
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[tatou]

The rear sight protector and the nose cap were in good shape and have been changed since these pictures were taken.

[Alan de Enfield]

Wow …………………………..

Booootiful !

Takes a bit more than a big hammer, a bent screwdriver and a rusty hack-saw to produce something of that standard.

[tatou]

Takes a bit more than a big hammer, a bent screwdriver and a rusty hack-saw to produce something of that standard.

One would think but one would be soooo wrong LOL
I made that using files of different shape or sizes and a Dremel with carbide or tungsten bits i ordered from China (i forgot which ones but the cheap ones lol) sand drum sanding discs.
A fine tooth saw and some sand paper.
Oh and i did use a rusty hack-saw (but still sharp) for the straight cut just above the cypher … no joke

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I can't add much to what I said about your previous example, but have you ever considered a career change?!?

I did… but if i did that i would be broke even before starting.
You see i do all my work by hands. I have table saw, a miter saw and portable power tools but no shop or machining tools.
Other than that it's all done with hand saws, chisels, files and sandpaper…. and the dreaded Dremel some love to hate.
My work is slow (not to mention my OCD for details lol)… i think i have 20 hours in the LEC handguard alone.
I made a Sht LE MK I rear handguard and it took me like 40 hrs before i was happy with it
Sadly i have refused work on many occasions.
I would love to have a nice size shop with shop tools and maybe a duplicator…. maybe one day.

[Ovidio]

No words needed!

[30Three]

What a fantastic project. Brilliantly exectued.

[NORTHOF60]

Its wonderful what you can do if you have the determination and skills.

[Roger Payne]

I can't add much to what I said about your previous example, but have you ever considered a career change?!?

[husk]

Brilliant project!

[usabaker]

aWESOME