Retired Machinist......now hobby machinist

**evilwrench** · Feb 3, 2016, 01:10 PM

Retired after 33 yrs as diesel mech and machinist. No CNC but lots of manual machines. I'd rather make tools and fixtures than buy. Finished AR15 lower, completed as a pistol. I want to do a 1911 80% frame next.

**Jon** · Feb 3, 2016, 02:32 PM

Hi evilwrench - welcome to HomemadeTools.net

Sounds like you've come to the right place! How did the AR15 build go? Post some pics if you have any, I'm sure people would like to take a look.

**evilwrench** · Feb 3, 2016, 03:18 PM

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The AR15 pistol build. Don't put a shoulder stock on it or it will be a short barrel rifle and the BATF frowns on that.

**DIYer** · Feb 3, 2016, 08:49 PM

Welcome to the forums, evilwrench!

Nice build!

**kbalch** · Feb 4, 2016, 12:58 PM

Hi evilwrench,

Welcome!

Cool project! I spent quite a bit of time playing with various AR projects a few years ago and found that SBRs can be legally registered just as easily as suppressors by means of an ATF form and a small fee for a tax stamp. For various reasons (I'm not a lawyer, so talk to yours!), you might want to do this via a so-called "Firearms Trust".

If you get started on that 80% 1911, please do post pics of your progress!

Ken