.22LR FG42 build thread

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Arts and crafts day.

Attempting to make two WWII .22LR FG42 clones using aluminum brazing method for the 1" OD aluminum tube receiver.

The 2nd FG42 will have a longer front grip and MG42 pistol grip housing.

My first time doing woodworking and aluminum brazing. Trial and error time!

Tools:
wheel cutter
reciprocating saw
scroll saw
dremel
belt sander
mapp torch
aluminum brazing rods
cheap $12 cherry wood from Home Depot.

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Foregrip and stock reference



I cut it using a scroll saw.. I need some large C clamps so i can use a reciprocating saw to cut it faster.

Spent about 20 minutes on the belt sander to do some contours. Will do some dremel work after to refine it

[tiger222]

Promising start!

[Masterdebater]

Faster... FASTER!

(That's what she said)

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Got a new Craftsman benchtop bandsaw and it cuts through aluminum like butter

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my first attempt at aluminum brazing. so awesome!!!!

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My first time doing aluminum brazing. **** is solid and hard to break. $10 map torch and $5 brazing rods.

Definitely need to clean off the oxidation on the aluminum pieces with a stainless wire brush before brazing.

Also recommended to bevel the edges





drilled holes into the stock and did more cuts on the aluminum

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Glued some wood extension
Eyeballed the vents for the foregrip
Cut out a slot for charging handle
Then a lot of sanding and beveling

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i used wood to make the pistol grip. i didnt feel like cutting/shaping a thick aluminum billet for the grip

i made 2 grips.

a lot of sanding, beveling so it wont be this bulky.

i need to look up some vids on how to checker with my filing set. will paint the grip black and the handles will be stained

[kkd]

Wow

The skill and abilities of members here is simply amazing

Great job!

I will be following this thread for updates!

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Did more sanding, shaping and scoring on the foregrip.

Added a pistol grip

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ended up getting better replica parts for Type 1 and Type 2.

still need to buy the muzzle brakes and both pair of sights.

[Canucky]

Enjoy your threads!!!!!