replicating yugoslavian selector notches

[7,62x39]

I just finished an M70 reweld yesterday, and unfortunately lost the 2 lower selector notches, the two center sections were cut through them. I would like to put them back on the receiver, but cant seem to figure out how to replicate them like the originals. I know that I could just take a cutting wheel to make two notches and get those satisfying "clicks", but that does not look original and is a last resort for me. So, any tips from you yugo builders?

[4thSBCT]

theres a sanding stone disc that is the correct shape, it only comes in a set with a small grinder for like 9 bucks at Harbor freight. With a steady hand you can get some nice diamond shaped cuts. The little grinder comes in handy. Comes with all the attachments and cutting discs.

[7,62x39]

theres a sanding stone disc that is the correct shape, it only comes in a set with a small grinder for like 9 bucks at Harbor freight. With a steady hand you can get some nice diamond shaped cuts.

Bummer, I just made a trip out to HF last week AND ordered something online from them, wish I had known. I'll take a look at the dremel attachments at some hardware stores and see if I can find anything, and if not, looks like HF will be getting another order from me. Thanks for the quick response!

[7,62x39]

http://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/rotary-tools/80-piece-rotary-tool-kit-97626.html

I assume its this one, and the pinkish colored grinding stone on the far left of the grinding stones?

EDIT: Just looked at dremel's website. They don't make anything like that, looks like I will be picking this up.

[4thSBCT]

yup thats the one. should be a daimond shapped edge on the disc.

[Hova]

Bummer, I just made a trip out to HF last week AND ordered something online from them, wish I had known. I'll take a look at the dremel attachments at some hardware stores and see if I can find anything, and if not, looks like HF will be getting another order from me. Thanks for the quick response!

You know you'll never leave Harbor Freight with just one thing! The AK team should get a HF frequent buyer discount! Good luck with those notches.

P.S. can I borrow the new dremel tip set when you're done?!

[nicoroshi]

Practice grasshopper, Practice.

I have gotten pretty good at cutting them using a diamond wheel in the dremel that is shaped like a flying saucer (for lack of a better description).
It does well for the pointed ends but needs to be pushed, and pulled slightly for the width.

Break out a piece of scrap metal, and go until you're happy with the results.

[7,62x39]

Practice grasshopper, Practice.

I have gotten pretty good at cutting them using a diamond wheel in the dremel that is shaped like a flying saucer (for lack of a better description).
It does well for the pointed ends but needs to be pushed, and pulled slightly for the width.

Break out a piece of scrap metal, and go until you're happy with the results.

Will do, thanks for all of the help everybody.

[oldyeller]

Check out Victor machine, they have a large assortment of mounted grinding wheels in both 1/8 and 1/4 inch. Also carbide burrs in a die grinder are mighty handy. They have great prices on flap wheels for blending your welds too- check it out.

http://www.victornet.com/subdepartments/Mounted-Wheels-1-8-Shank/2190.html

[7,62x39]

Check out Victor machine, they have a large assortment of mounted grinding wheels in both 1/8 and 1/4 inch. Also carbide burrs in a die grinder are mighty handy. They have great prices on flap wheels for blending your welds too- check it out.

http://www.victornet.com/subdepartments/Mounted-Wheels-1-8-Shank/2190.html

I think I just found a new favorite website . Thanks for the link.

[6mmintl]

1/16" ball end mill and mill