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Originally Posted by vash
dude...this is a firearm. why would i want to "build" one? show me what you put together. ordering a custom barrel? big deal! so i farm out all the machine work and call it my own? what work do you consider DIY?
sorry if i offended your manly do it all yourself sensibilties. but i KNOW what kind of rifle i want..i dont want to machine a damn thing to have it. buying bits to stick it all together makes no sense to me.
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I will have to locate and scan some pictures of firearms I have made. I'll bet you will be surprised. I worked in the British gun-trade for several top manufacturers.
Having parts made for you to assemble, is not any different than other DIY projects. Brake upgrade for early 911? Rebuild 911 engine? New windows for the house? Did you or anyone here make all the various pieces themselves?
Smelt the ore, make the molds, pour the castings, machine up all the parts (nuts, washers, bolts, cotter pins, etc.), drill for the oil, distill it to specs, combine the basic chemicals to create gasket sealers, thread lock, grease, paint, line bore the case, forge the crankshaft and rods.........................................
Or did they combine the services of suppliers, ready made components, maybe some machining (by themselves or others), etc. to complete the project. It is still DIY, dude.
Your skill limitations are what you allow them to be. Your choice.