Man, what a step up! A milling machine is one hell of an asset for the shop, although it is not cheap, you're surely gonna save a lot of time and are now capable of much more.
Excellent work and to make it even better, your comments as you moved thru the project added a great deal to the content. I also look forward to more projects. The mill will definitely extend your capabilities. Wonderful! Reid Coffield
When you couldnt get bolts or bolt parts for all the Century gewehr 88s, id made an ejector in a pinch using a metal pen pocket clip....it works for about 20 to 100 rds before breaking , but at the time, it worked in a pinch.
You can do a lot of work with that small mill. While not a full size knee mill you will be surprised what it will do. I had one for several years before I upgraded to a 1972 model Bridgeport. Clausing makes fine equipment. I used to run a Clausing lathe when I worked for the Boeing company. Just be aware of your cutter size as they won't tolerate large dia. cutters or face mills. You did a fine job on that ejector...
I've intentionally clogged the side of a file with wax to create a semi safe edge. Not perfect but it helps. the wax cards out easily enough when your done.
Absolutely beautiful!!!!! I’m getting ready to purchase a milling machine & lathe myself. Can you please do a video on what mill you decided to go with. As well as what other options you might have considered depending on more or less money.
It's pretty simple, I wanted something as large as possible that's not a full sized Bridgeport, but also larger/heavier than the Chinese machines available today. I was searching marketplace for something that fit that criteria, like a Rockwell, Burke Millrite or Enco. Then I found the Clausing 8520 which fit the bill perfectly.
Is there anything specific you'd like to see? I could do a casting video but I don't think I do anything different from others. I would like to make my own molds one day and if I ever do that I'll definitely film it.
@@rakumprojects For sure ! I’ve been looking for videos pertaining to casting projectiles for 8x50r Mannlicher . Reason being is all the casts I see out there for it look very incorrect and lack it being round nose and correct length. Also 11mm for the 1886 Mannlicher ! Love your videos man keep it up and thank you for responding !
It would make the ejector more durable, however another commenter pointed out that it's better to leave the ejector soft so it wouldn't cause wear on the receiver, which I agree with.
Yes, case hardening mild steel or making it from tool steel would make it last a lot longer. I don't have a forge to case harden (yet), but I could always make it again from tool steel if this one doesn't hold up.
I thought the same but because of the age of the rifle I would think it better not to better to mill new parts when and if the wear out than to cause damage to the rifle itself in my opinion
@@vettepicking yes you are correct but I wonder how often he shoots it with all the other BP firearms he has and the fact he has to handload for them all I imagine it probably doesn't get but a couple hundred rounds through it a season if even that.
I was going to potentially remake this from harden-able steel, but another commenter pointed out that it's better to leave it soft. That way any wear will be on the ejector rather than the receiver or bolt.
Sorry to tell you my friend but Jack's First has them. Relatively cheap too. I think i paid less than 40. I bought 2 ejectors and 2 extractors cuz they have those too. But you can be proud that you made it yourself! Thats huge.
I almost ordered one but then I found the blue prints and it didn't look too hard to make. A nice challenge for myself. If anyone here needs one and doesn't have the ability to make it, I'm sure it's a good choice.
Actual gunsmithing in the wild. That is how it is done.
Man, what a step up! A milling machine is one hell of an asset for the shop, although it is not cheap, you're surely gonna save a lot of time and are now capable of much more.
Excellent work and to make it even better, your comments as you moved thru the project added a great deal to the content. I also look forward to more projects. The mill will definitely extend your capabilities. Wonderful!
Reid Coffield
Those blueprints were very hard to even understand ! Very cool work tbh
That last empty case went to the moon 😅
Fuck yeah, new Rakum video just dropped!
Good job man! It's back to full life now!
Awesome bro! I love watching you build parts from scratch!
Those clausing mills are awesome, nice machine work
Nice work. You can belt sand a smooth side on a file to help with a cut.
Yes, I need to do that on a variety of different files
I envy the hell out of that mill. Awesome work, man!
That's Awesome, congrats on the milling machine that'll come in handy
Awesome work. Such a beautiful rifle
Great job. Looking forward to more of your projects.
When you couldnt get bolts or bolt parts for all the Century gewehr 88s, id made an ejector in a pinch using a metal pen pocket clip....it works for about 20 to 100 rds before breaking , but at the time, it worked in a pinch.
You can do a lot of work with that small mill. While not a full size knee mill you will be surprised what it will do. I had one for several years before I upgraded to a 1972 model Bridgeport. Clausing makes fine equipment. I used to run a Clausing lathe when I worked for the Boeing company. Just be aware of your cutter size as they won't tolerate large dia. cutters or face mills. You did a fine job on that ejector...
In your opinion and experience what type of milk should a person get if they don’t want any gun smithing limitations.
I heart what you're doing. Keep it up.
i couldnt read that drawing scheme, amazing job
Babe wake up Rakum posted again
When I watch @Abomb79 here on the Tube, I think of all the things I could do with his equipment.😊
Good job!
Mark Novak approved!
Nicely done.! Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing
I've intentionally clogged the side of a file with wax to create a semi safe edge. Not perfect but it helps. the wax cards out easily enough when your done.
Amazing job! I love your work!
Good job, well done!
Nice mill. I bet you'll have fun playing with that new toy. Now you only need $10K worth of tooling.
It certainly feels that way. At least I already had the vise
Awesome milling machine. Maybe you could make a bolt for a Spanish destroyer carbine one day.
Good job!
Loved it! No bluing the ejector though?
I don't think it needs it. I keep the bolts and bolt parts oiled so there shouldn't be much of a chance of rust.
Absolutely beautiful!!!!! I’m getting ready to purchase a milling machine & lathe myself. Can you please do a video on what mill you decided to go with. As well as what other options you might have considered depending on more or less money.
It's pretty simple, I wanted something as large as possible that's not a full sized Bridgeport, but also larger/heavier than the Chinese machines available today. I was searching marketplace for something that fit that criteria, like a Rockwell, Burke Millrite or Enco. Then I found the Clausing 8520 which fit the bill perfectly.
Excellent work man.
How long did it take?
Love the videos!
Not too bad, it probably would have taken an hour or two to make, if I weren't filming of course.
very nice
Nice job!
this is AWESOME
Awesome. Nice Job.
The push pull of the extractor n ejector is a sort of controlled feed upon chambering
Great video. You think you could do a video on specifically how you cast your projectiles for reloading ?
Is there anything specific you'd like to see? I could do a casting video but I don't think I do anything different from others. I would like to make my own molds one day and if I ever do that I'll definitely film it.
@@rakumprojects For sure ! I’ve been looking for videos pertaining to casting projectiles for 8x50r Mannlicher . Reason being is all the casts I see out there for it look very incorrect and lack it being round nose and correct length. Also 11mm for the 1886 Mannlicher !
Love your videos man keep it up and thank you for responding !
More gunsmithing videos!!
Do you think it needs case hardening to make the edges hard for wear !! I would think it would help ??
It would make the ejector more durable, however another commenter pointed out that it's better to leave the ejector soft so it wouldn't cause wear on the receiver, which I agree with.
Do you think case hardening the part would be a good addition?
Yes, case hardening mild steel or making it from tool steel would make it last a lot longer. I don't have a forge to case harden (yet), but I could always make it again from tool steel if this one doesn't hold up.
@@rakumprojects you can just use "cherry red" hardening powder and a good torch to surface harden mild steel parts, no furnace needed....
I thought the same but because of the age of the rifle I would think it better not to better to mill new parts when and if the wear out than to cause damage to the rifle itself in my opinion
@samellowery you can harden just the face that wears and leave everything else soft with cherry red powder
@@vettepicking yes you are correct but I wonder how often he shoots it with all the other BP firearms he has and the fact he has to handload for them all I imagine it probably doesn't get but a couple hundred rounds through it a season if even that.
Nice!
Nice!!!
I have the same mill but it has a 6” Bridgeport vise. What size vise do you have.
It's a 4" import vise. It actually came with a 6" Bridgeport vise, but it seemed too large for the mill.
awesome drawing do you have one for the mauser 71/84 by any chance?
I don't, but then again I haven't searched around for it. It may be out there.
@@rakumprojects unfortunate, but thanks anyway. as always I'll be looking forward to your upcoming projects
Fantastic rifle isnt it?
Don't forget to heat treat it. Otherwise, it will wear quickly.
I was going to potentially remake this from harden-able steel, but another commenter pointed out that it's better to leave it soft. That way any wear will be on the ejector rather than the receiver or bolt.
@@rakumprojects check the Rockwell hardness of the bolt. Aim for just slightly below that.
Sorry to tell you my friend but Jack's First has them. Relatively cheap too. I think i paid less than 40. I bought 2 ejectors and 2 extractors cuz they have those too. But you can be proud that you made it yourself! Thats huge.
I almost ordered one but then I found the blue prints and it didn't look too hard to make. A nice challenge for myself. If anyone here needs one and doesn't have the ability to make it, I'm sure it's a good choice.
@@rakumprojects its always more satisfying to make something tather than buy it :-D
Is this something you'd be willing to make another of and sell?
Reach out to Jack First. Looks like they're out of stock now, but could restock soon.
It’s not a spring that pushes it out?
Ejector? I hardly know her!
Pretty good video, but this guy sounds like "Враг Монолита!"
Great work and interesting Vid. But why are you talking like that?