TheSaint
Member
I have a little bit of metal work behind me and am considering building my own AR-15 lower for the first time from an 80% billet that you can find online from any number of sites.
I'm looking at these:
https://www.vbd.com/noc/shop/products_detail.asp?CategoryID=29&ProductID=122
http://quentin-laser.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=188
http://billet80.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=66
Also, for a jig I was looking at this:
http://billet80.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=59&product_id=52
This jig is made out of aluminum. Perhaps one of you metal working vets could chip in, but wouldn't you want one made out of steel so that you don't accidentally grind it away when you move your drill bit in, out or around? I've never used a jig like this before. Thoughts?
In short:
- What sources have you guys used before in the past to get your 80% lowers? Turn around time? Quality versus price? Bulk discounting? Customer service? Fit and finish?
If you could comment on the above links if you've used them, or you know of another place you've purchased jigs or lowers from, please share it with us newbies! Much obliged in advance.
I'm looking at these:
https://www.vbd.com/noc/shop/products_detail.asp?CategoryID=29&ProductID=122
http://quentin-laser.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=188
http://billet80.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=66
Also, for a jig I was looking at this:
http://billet80.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=59&product_id=52
This jig is made out of aluminum. Perhaps one of you metal working vets could chip in, but wouldn't you want one made out of steel so that you don't accidentally grind it away when you move your drill bit in, out or around? I've never used a jig like this before. Thoughts?
In short:
- What sources have you guys used before in the past to get your 80% lowers? Turn around time? Quality versus price? Bulk discounting? Customer service? Fit and finish?
If you could comment on the above links if you've used them, or you know of another place you've purchased jigs or lowers from, please share it with us newbies! Much obliged in advance.