Beginner 80% build

[ar15barrels]

Yes milling is the main option that I have avaliable to me. I was just trying to figure out what I needed cause I have no experience in 80% at at. It will be my first 80 percent build. from what I'm getting I. Looking at 90-130 bucks for jigs and another 80-110 for a 80 percent lover correct.

Correct.
You don't do an 80% if you were just looking to get an AR.
It will end up costing more than just buying a lower...

[ar15barrels]

Ya your right I have no idea what that means haha.

Swarf is the various chips and coolant that comes out of a part being machined...

[chip8889]

Correct.
You don't do an 80% if you were just looking to get an AR.
It will end up costing more than just buying a lower...

I'm not worried about the cost I already have two standard ar's and one that is chambered in 7.62x39. I just think it would be an awesome project to fully build an ar from the ground up with all the specifications I want. I built the last ar from a stripped lower and just bought the upper for it. this gun I want to try and really build, really understand what goes into the gun.

[mudbud]

Mill +10000000

did mine on a Bridgeport first time couldn't be happier..... A few minor goofs but that is why I made vs buying none that affect performance....would do it again in a heartbeat.

It is a great learning experience and fun to boot

The little blems just add character and make it that much more yours.

[krwada]

A mill is the best way to go in my opinion.

It may be a good idea to get some experience using a mill, and learning proper machining technique.

Planning a strategy for how you do your cuts and of course, proper machine shop practices and safety is a very good idea.