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by plodder
Fri Apr 21, 2017 7:31 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 45 cal titanium build
Replies: 2
Views: 1559

Re: 45 cal titanium build

Nothing to be ashamed of there! How much space are you putting between the valve spring retainers? Did you anodize the tube or did it come with that blue tint?
by plodder
Mon Apr 17, 2017 3:32 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: My first Form 1 with Nielson Device
Replies: 5
Views: 2116

Re: My first Form 1 with Nielson Device

I would've guessed that putting the cones closer to the muzzle would be better than putting the Ks first. You should try both and let us know which works better. I'd definitely clip the cones. I would've machined aluminum or titanium cones instead of using stainless FPs Fishman: Thanks for the advi...
by plodder
Sun Apr 16, 2017 8:36 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: My first Form 1 with Nielson Device
Replies: 5
Views: 2116

Re: My first Form 1 with Nielson Device

First range test report: 1. Provides hearing safe shooting with .45acp 2. It saves a lot of chasing around for the empty brass. They all fall in front of my feet instead of over 1/4 acre to my right and behind. 3. Cycles with 70-80% reliability using "powder puff" 200g RN in front of 5.0g ...
by plodder
Sat Apr 15, 2017 7:40 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 300WM build questions
Replies: 22
Views: 4980

Re: 300WM build questions

For what it's worth, here is my "wet kit" for my Smithy. I have a total of about $30 in it, including the coolant. Saved that much in carbide & High Speed tools on the first job. My work area doesn't always look like this, sometimes it's messy :D http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah9...
by plodder
Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:23 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 300WM build questions
Replies: 22
Views: 4980

Re: 300WM build questions

While the guys are correct, you can turn Ti dry, don't think making a wet kit for your Grizzly will be hard to do or expensive. I got a drip pan from a auto parts store that was large enough for my 3 in 1 Smithy to sit on, drilled the 4 mounting holes through it & my bench, sealed the holes with...
by plodder
Fri Apr 14, 2017 2:28 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: My first Form 1 with Nielson Device
Replies: 5
Views: 2116

My first Form 1 with Nielson Device

I have cobbled together a few form 1 silencers, but this is my first attempt to fabricate anything with a Nielson Device. For that matter, I have never seen a Nielson Device in person before. Here are the vitals: Combination K/Cone baffle Titanium Silencer (I went this route because I had good resul...
by plodder
Sun Mar 26, 2017 8:06 am
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: help with photo attachments
Replies: 8
Views: 1423

Re: help with photo attachments

follow these steps and let's see: 1. Go to where your photo is stored and COPY the DIRECT link 2. Come here and hit the REPLY button 3. When the "Post a reply" text dialogue window opens click the IMG button. Img brackets will appear and the cursor will be between them. 4. Push CTRL V and...
by plodder
Sat Mar 25, 2017 10:20 pm
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: Do suppressors do the job?
Replies: 10
Views: 3267

Re: Do suppressors do the job?

300 BLK with subsonics and a good silencer will be very quiet. A bolt action rifle will be quieter than an AR, generally speaking. However, if your coyotes are out beyond 200 yds. you will be asking a lot of subsonic loads. The trajectory will be more like incoming artillery than a rifle shot.
by plodder
Sat Mar 25, 2017 10:11 pm
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: help with photo attachments
Replies: 8
Views: 1423

Re: help with photo attachments

Well, I still can't insert and actual photo, but I can insert the link the to photo. How do you guys get the actual photo to appear in your posts?
by plodder
Fri Mar 24, 2017 4:31 pm
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: help with photo attachments
Replies: 8
Views: 1423

Re: help with photo attachments

As doubloon mentioned, they need to be uploaded from your computer to a file hosting site. Silencertalk does not host the file, it just uses the link you provide as reference. Do you have Google Drive, Photobucket or some other form of file hosting? You go there, sign in and Upload your: pics, movi...
by plodder
Thu Mar 23, 2017 8:20 pm
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: help with photo attachments
Replies: 8
Views: 1423

help with photo attachments

OK, I'll finally admit it. I can't figure out how to attach photos to a post on this forum. I have the photos in a folder on my laptop but I cannot copy & paste them, nor can I find an "attach" button like with other sites that I frequent. Can somebody give a semi-tech literate old guy...
by plodder
Fri Mar 10, 2017 12:35 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Nielson Device for Form 1 compliance
Replies: 12
Views: 3325

Re: Nielson Device for Form 1 compliance

If the LID is also an endcap, then yes it is part of the silencer, and then no you would not be able to replace it with a standard threaded endcap. If the LID threads into an endcap, then no it is not part of the silencer, and then yes you could also use a thread adapter for a direct thread option....
by plodder
Thu Mar 09, 2017 11:58 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: **STICKY** SilencerTalk Form 1 Suppressors - Links to Completed Builds
Replies: 164
Views: 644787

Re: SilencerTalk Form 1 Suppressors - Links to Completed Builds

bumped because I don't want to have to dig so deep for it.
by plodder
Thu Mar 09, 2017 11:05 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Nielson Device for Form 1 compliance
Replies: 12
Views: 3325

Nielson Device for Form 1 compliance

I realize that this has probably been asked & answered a dozen times or more on this forum, but I have searched and not found it specifically addressed: If I build a Form 1 silencer for my .45 acp 1911 and include a Nielson Device that is threaded into the tube of the silencer, could I legally h...
by plodder
Sat Mar 12, 2016 6:22 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Build Pictures: 300 Blackout, Ti and 17-4PH
Replies: 32
Views: 35079

Re: Build Pictures: 300 Blackout, Ti and 17-4PH

Historian wrote:
Visual eye candy.


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Is there another kind of eye candy :?
by plodder
Tue Feb 09, 2016 7:59 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Suppressor mounting
Replies: 14
Views: 3546

Re: Suppressor mounting

Wow! You guys are starting to scare me with this OCD type detail on concentricity, alignment & parallelism. I have made several Form 1s on my trusty little Smithy 3 in 1 and only taken the basic & prudent steps for centering & aligning as I carve away. I mount direct threaded and shoulde...
by plodder
Fri Jan 29, 2016 8:33 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Fourm 1 serial number question?
Replies: 14
Views: 2471

Re: Fourm 1 serial number question?

Your 2 letters and a number are compliant. have to read the whole thing?? but yes, his two letter with # is compliant. If a name is to be used, there must be at least one numeric character in addition to the alpha characters Snarky comment recognized and appreciated :lol: & I did read the "...
by plodder
Thu Jan 28, 2016 6:33 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Fourm 1 serial number question?
Replies: 14
Views: 2471

Re: Fourm 1 serial number question?

from batf 5320-8 chap-6 All NFA firearms must be identified by a serial number and other specified markings95. If an existing firearm is being used in the making of the NFA weapon, and that firearm is serialized, the existing serial number should be used (unless it duplicates a serial number alread...
by plodder
Tue Jan 26, 2016 11:30 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: To the chase
Replies: 6
Views: 1211

Re: To the chase

It does cut across at an angle, from the face of the baffle to the Outside of the waist of the K.

I think you have answered my question with "same diameter as bore". This means I need to enlarge my mouse holes.

Thank you!
by plodder
Tue Jan 26, 2016 11:18 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: To the chase
Replies: 6
Views: 1211

Re: To the chase

edited to remove double post
by plodder
Tue Jan 26, 2016 11:16 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: To the chase
Replies: 6
Views: 1211

Re: To the chase

I will try to figure out how to attach a photo, but in the meantime: 1: I only use 1 mouse hole in each K baffle 2: The hole goes from the edge of the protrusion around the bore on the face of the baffle to the base of the cone Can anybody give me an idea what diameter they drill or mill their mouse...
by plodder
Mon Jan 25, 2016 9:58 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: To the chase
Replies: 6
Views: 1211

To the chase

Let me cut to the chase for you more wise & knowledgeable in all things Silent: For a "standard" 6 each, K baffle, 8" silencer for a 6.8SPC constructed of Ti, what diameter would you make the mouse holes? I have been using 1/8" with milled countersinks on each side, but wonde...
by plodder
Sun Jan 10, 2016 11:37 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Form 1 caliper discription
Replies: 9
Views: 2328

Re: Form 1 caliper discription

.22 caliber, .223 caliber, 5.56 mm: all would suffice. When I first delved into this sordid pastime I worried a lot about such details too. By the time you provide adequate clearance to prevent baffle strikes who knows what the actual dimension of the bore will be. Unless you are committing some nef...
by plodder
Sat Nov 28, 2015 7:19 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Maglite
Replies: 12
Views: 4071

Re: Maglite

[quote="attila."]Anyone know the actual thread size of the c-cell lights? I want to buy a tap and die to utilize the maglite solvent trap caps with slightly thicker-walled 6061 tubing I'm getting from McMaster-Carr. quote] I don't want to be the first to dampen your enthusiasm, but taps &a...
by plodder
Tue Nov 17, 2015 7:31 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: full titanium 30 cal build in progress.
Replies: 28
Views: 9136

Re: full titanium 30 cal build in progress.

Samson104: I'd be interested to know your plans for a blast chamber, or are you just going from muzzle to Ti baffles?