Making resin parts

Making resin parts

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29 August 2024 at 16:00 #749819
Peter Simpson 3
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Hi all I have been asked to make a trigger guard for a very old BSA air rifle. The original part was made out of cast steel and is too complicated to machine out of steel stock. As I do not have access to foundry equipment or a 3D printer I thought it possible to make it out of resin using the original part to make mold. I have never worked with resin, do you guys have any tips as to where to start ?
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29 August 2024 at 17:28 #749842
David George 1
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I would have thought that resin would have been a bit fragile and would have a go at making one from mild steel. Mark out the shape on a suitable thickness of steel. chain drill the shape leaving on a small amount of material. File and grind with a flexible drive and carbide bits. File and polish with emery cloth job done.

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29 August 2024 at 21:30 #749907
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Right David no short cut in gunsmithing but the satisfaction cant be beaten
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