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by fastfire
Sun Sep 13, 2015 9:40 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Historian's Resource Page
Replies: 99
Views: 23753

Re: Historian's Resource Page

Not bad for 1912 tech http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o270/premiumtommy/US1017003-0_zpsbzns6klv_edit_1442149891679.png_zpsyboddu7h.jpeg Been thinking about using an end cap similar to this in my next .308 build (a one piece end cap and baffle). But then I do not see this in any modern builds. Re...
by fastfire
Mon Sep 07, 2015 1:40 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Machining cone baffle, help requested.
Replies: 23
Views: 6066

Re: Machining cone baffle, help requested.

1 op is the way to do it. Internal first, then external. I'm not a machinist but that's the way I envisioned doing it. What would be the advantage of doing it the other way (outside first)? Because of the work not being able to pass through the spindle on your lathe? How ya going to machine out the...
by fastfire
Sun Sep 06, 2015 10:28 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Machining cone baffle, help requested.
Replies: 23
Views: 6066

Re: Machining cone baffle, help requested.

Dr.K wrote:https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s0aNbxZj4qQ

You boys are overlooking the easiest option! This is golden!

I got the jest of it but really had a hard time understanding the words.
by fastfire
Fri Sep 04, 2015 10:55 pm
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: Revisiting suppresser on a revolver question
Replies: 34
Views: 3861

Re: Revisiting suppresser on a revolver question

doubloon wrote:Suppressing the noise of the mechanical action itself may not count.

A "report" is mostly defined as a loud noise as from an explosion.

Of course, the ATF hasn't had it's hand in defining the word yet that I know of.

Oh, just wait! :roll:
by fastfire
Fri Sep 04, 2015 8:43 pm
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: Revisiting suppresser on a revolver question
Replies: 34
Views: 3861

Re: Revisiting suppresser on a revolver question

I always think it's weird when people bring up the old "suppressed revolver" question, and then argue against the inevitable avalanche of so-called nay-sayers. I find this humorous since revolver enthusiasts worry about things like flame-cutting, or incorrectly bracing a revolver so that ...
by fastfire
Sat Aug 29, 2015 10:37 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: DIY Electro-etcher
Replies: 29
Views: 7533

Re: DIY Electro-etcher

Looks like your etching turned out good. But my thinking it without adhesive backing the salt water would get under the stencil and possibly etch where not wanted. But I may think to much.
Did you get the sound of bacon frying?
by fastfire
Sat Aug 29, 2015 9:58 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: DIY Electro-etcher
Replies: 29
Views: 7533

Re: DIY Electro-etcher

mr fixit,

Does the stencil material you used have an adhesive backing?
The vinyl sticker I had made parts of some letters came up during the process.
by fastfire
Sat Aug 29, 2015 9:38 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: DIY Electro-etcher
Replies: 29
Views: 7533

Re: DIY Electro-etcher

I did a test etch, Had a vinyl sticker made, put it on a piece of tube(same material as the to be suppressor). Used a 12 volt battery. Kept it on each line for about 4 minutes. Could here the sound of bacon frying, barely. The type looked dark but couldn't tell if it was deep enough. Stopped the tes...
by fastfire
Thu Aug 27, 2015 9:25 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: DIY Electro-etcher
Replies: 29
Views: 7533

Re: DIY Electro-etcher

I electro-etch as well. I just use a spare car battery for a power supply; dead simple and puts out plenty of power. For the etcher, I used a strip of 1" felt folded over a piece of copper, soldered to a wire. I use salt water, works great. Stencils can be made by printing a negative image on ...
by fastfire
Wed Aug 26, 2015 10:34 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: DIY Electro-etcher
Replies: 29
Views: 7533

Re: DIY Electro-etcher

I electro-etch as well. I just use a spare car battery for a power supply; dead simple and puts out plenty of power. For the etcher, I used a strip of 1" felt folded over a piece of copper, soldered to a wire. I use salt water, works great. Stencils can be made by printing a negative image on ...
by fastfire
Wed Aug 26, 2015 12:43 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Ready to etch the identifaction and ser# on the tube, questions
Replies: 8
Views: 1202

Re: Ready to etch the identifaction and ser# on the tube, questions

Also, if you have a "Model" designation on your form, that needs to be on the silencer. I mention this only because my last batch of Form 1s I had ONE kicked back as "needing" a model designation. First and ONLY time that has ever happened. I didn't argue the point, I just fille...
by fastfire
Tue Aug 25, 2015 11:31 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Ready to etch the identifaction and ser# on the tube, questions
Replies: 8
Views: 1202

Re: Ready to etch the identifaction and ser# on the tube, questions

Don't forget model#, if it's on the form1. I do it in this order: Serial Model Caliber Trust (name) City, State YRMV :D I do it in the opposite order: http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/mr-fixit/20150624_204517.jpg Decisions Decisions, I'll get it done and post pictures. Still haven't figured o...
by fastfire
Tue Aug 25, 2015 7:08 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Ready to etch the identifaction and ser# on the tube, questions
Replies: 8
Views: 1202

Ready to etch the identifaction and ser# on the tube, questions

OK, I'll need to put,

my name
Cal 30
Ser#

Anything I forgot?

I'll post pictures when done.
by fastfire
Sat Aug 22, 2015 3:03 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 73k fps gun shot
Replies: 22
Views: 3732

Re: 73k fps gun shot

That's great, now for a Schlieren Photography of a suppressor when fired, or better yet a sh*t load of different types of suppressors fired and recorded using Schlieren Photography. Schlieren Photography suppressor testing session, can't wait.. Use the Schlieren (a type of inferometer) with a diffr...
by fastfire
Fri Aug 21, 2015 11:11 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 73k fps gun shot
Replies: 22
Views: 3732

Re: 73k fps gun shot

That's great, now for a Schlieren Photography of a suppressor when fired, or better yet a sh*t load of different types of suppressors fired and recorded using Schlieren Photography.

Schlieren Photography suppressor testing session, can't wait..
by fastfire
Fri Aug 14, 2015 10:44 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Finished 5.56 can
Replies: 56
Views: 18481

Re: 5.56 build log update on pg 2

I'm going to clip all but the first and last to start. I'm in for the long haul tonight. I'm starting the anodizing right now. I'll try and keep this updated http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i395/rich93ds/guns/020620D9-A060-4E80-AB31-E9C307A31C64_zps5ci0jexr.jpg Is the watermelon a secret ingred...
by fastfire
Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:07 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: What is the effect of making a can longer?
Replies: 18
Views: 3165

Re: What is the effect of making a can longer?

It's all about temperature of the gas when it exits. It doesn't matter if it is longer necessarily. Properly worked gas will stay in the can longer and become cooler. This is why it pays to have a good design so you save weight, save length and increase your grin size. The diminishing returns is wh...
by fastfire
Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:40 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: What is the effect of making a can longer?
Replies: 18
Views: 3165

Re: What is the effect of making a can longer?

[quote="ghostdog662"]It's all about temperature of the gas when it exits. It doesn't matter if it is longer necessarily. Properly worked gas will stay in the can longer and become cooler. This is why it pays to have a good design so you save weight, save length and increase your grin size....
by fastfire
Mon Aug 03, 2015 8:45 pm
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: A new way to clean baffles??!!
Replies: 20
Views: 6423

Re: A new way to clean baffles??!!

Bendersquint are you saying that tumbling is bad for all baffles or just aluminum? I have a ultrasonic cleaner and I am not trilled with how it does. I was thinking about buying a tumbler to use with stainless steel media to wet tumble. I would be cleaning a Sparrow mono-core, Spectre II baffles an...
by fastfire
Mon Jul 20, 2015 8:27 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Going to do a rimfire can
Replies: 49
Views: 10919

Re: Going to do a rimfire can

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by fastfire
Sat Jul 18, 2015 11:20 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Concentricity Check Jig
Replies: 10
Views: 3511

Re: Concentricity Check Jig

Very nice machining!!!
by fastfire
Sat Jul 18, 2015 11:18 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: What's the best way to direct gas rearward into a reflex volume?
Replies: 13
Views: 2831

Re: What's the best way to direct gas rearward into a reflex volume?

Would a disk or washer with holes similar to the one Gunny50 posted be quieter on this design, http://www.silencertalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=135169 ? Also a multiple ports with rearward slits make this design, http://www.silencertalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=134954 quieter? I'...
by fastfire
Wed Jul 15, 2015 7:31 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Form 1 Reflex Build
Replies: 39
Views: 19958

Re: Form 1 Reflex Build

I like the sound of this one, How did you hold the baffles to lighten them?
What is the width,depth of the clip?
by fastfire
Sun Jul 12, 2015 1:58 pm
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: I'M A BIT COMPUTER ILLERATE
Replies: 5
Views: 946

Re: I'M A BIT COMPUTER ILLERATE

T-Rex wrote:What are you printing from?
Most print dialogs should give you the option to set font parameters.

The only way I've figured out how,

I copy to an email, print then delete the email. :oops: