Semi Auto Bren Tutorial 4
The top weld was ground flush, Now it is time to clean up the upper
cuts on the sides.
cuts on the sides.
The receiver was set up in the mill again and a slot was cut with a
5/16" cutter to remove the torch cut areas. Only the upper section was cut
as I plan on making fillers for the bottom with sections from another
receiver.
5/16" cutter to remove the torch cut areas. Only the upper section was cut
as I plan on making fillers for the bottom with sections from another
receiver.
A filler piece was made and fitted tightly to the cut, then welded in.
The process was repeated for the other side. The sides of the fillers were
beveled to get a deep penetrating weld.
The process was repeated for the other side. The sides of the fillers were
beveled to get a deep penetrating weld.
After welding the welds were machined down and polished with 1 1/2"
60 grit flap wheels in a die grinder. The next 3 photos show the finished
welds.
60 grit flap wheels in a die grinder. The next 3 photos show the finished
welds.
