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Start New MG 42 Semi Build

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My first attempt to build a semi auto MG42
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Start Cut out for Buffer
Start Cut out for Buffer
Start cut out for Charging Handle
Start cut out for Charging Handle
Working one half of receiver
Working one half of receiver
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Coming along slow.
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Front end almost complete
Front end almost complete
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Living room Defence
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Almost Complete Charging Handle
Almost Complete Charging Handle
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Charging Handle Cut Out
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Welcome aboard :D

Excellent pictures, every step is helpful to the perspective buyer of the stamped shells.
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I second the welcome, It's great seeing everyones different approach to the project in hand. It looks like we are at the same stage. Good luck and keep posting. RR :D
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Nice photos. Have you done anything like this before? I'd like a semi MG-42, but don't know where to start.
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vipertom wrote:Nice photos. Have you done anything like this before? I'd like a semi MG-42, but don't know where to start.
How about some links (the build section is crap)?
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4TH July Harbor Freight with all discounts out the door $638. Cut the Semi-Receiver perfect. Semi-Receiver fits up to Front end perfect. Just need to finish "D" cut out for Rails. Started cutting out top area.
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Nice fit
Nice fit
Top cover and Trunnion check just for kicks
Top cover and Trunnion check just for kicks
Receiver Slips right on
Receiver Slips right on
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vipertom wrote:Nice photos. Have you done anything like this before? I'd like a semi MG-42, but don't know where to start.
No, this is my first project working with metal components. I have many years experience welding steel, Stainless Steel, and Aluminum. But that is all different than a MG42 Build. I did purchase the M31 Kit from Center-Fire. That should build a lot easier than this build. My hobby is wood working. I just got this ID about doing this. Not sure why. Probably for the challenge.
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Well you are doing a bang-up job both building and documenting the progress :D
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vipertom wrote:Nice photos. Have you done anything like this before? I'd like a semi MG-42, but don't know where to start.
What I did was to start @ the buffer end. Than work my way up to the Charging Handle.
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Cut out some of the top cuts on Mill Drill. Checking fit up to receiver. Adjust "D" cuts. Checking Rails and Adjusting.
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Making a few adjustments
Making a few adjustments
Testing Rails with Bolt Head
Testing Rails with Bolt Head
Working to line up Rails
Working to line up Rails
Nice Start for top Cuts
Nice Start for top Cuts
Start the Top Cut for Bolt Carrier Button
Start the Top Cut for Bolt Carrier Button
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Finishing top cut out. The cool markings on this top cover; any one know about this?
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Would like to know what This marking is about on top cover
Would like to know what This marking is about on top cover
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Top Cover locks in
Finishing Top cut for Top Cover
Finishing Top cut for Top Cover
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Isn't the markings from the Portuguese contract ?

can you post the outside width measurement of the shell halves now they are welded togeather please.
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zee10103 wrote:Finishing top cut out. The cool markings on this top cover; any one know about this?

You have the crest for the Democratic Yugoslavia formed in 1943, Your M53 was not made in 1943 but rather the date on the crest celebrates the birth. It is a neat piece of history. Tito did the impossible, he kept the Balkans from "balkanizing," kept the Soviets out, and for the most part did not go powermad during his tenure.
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Well have to ask? How is this build going??
Any new updates?

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Great looking build bro! Thanks for the pics...hope to see more soon:)
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New Wise Light Milled Receiver
New Wise Light Milled Receiver
bostonscott05 wrote:Great looking build bro! Thanks for the pics...hope to see more soon:)
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