MP5 Build Party Notice, postponing

[Ted S.]

I hate doing this, but I talked to George about postponing the MP5 build, wanted to give anyone interested a heads up.

My laptop is taking a dump. I thought I could get it to last till tax season but existing problems are getting worse. So my budget won't allow a new computer and an expensive weapons build this soon.

Another thing, which was brought up in the MP5 threads was welding this thin metal. So me and George are planning to build a few G3 as guinea pigs to get familiar with the HK flat bending/welding/assembly process. These rifles are way cheaper but we aren't going to get quantity discounts as right now we're the only ones thinking of experimenting with them.

This test will also give use the hands on building experience, ideas, and time to rethink and optimize tooling and processes for an MP5 build party.

Hope y'all are still interested in an MP5 build, even though it probably wont be till around summer. We're going to try and still put together a group buy on those contingent on how the G3 builds go.

Again, I'm sorry for anyone who wanted in on an MP5 earlier than summer, but the computer thing was unexpected and I'm trying to find a way to spin it into a positive. Hopefully the G3 build are a beneficial experience so we can have more control over the MP5 builds.

Edited November 8, 2016 by Ted S.

[Ted S.]

Also, George and I have already acquired a few HK specific tools intended for the build party. George might have most of an MP5 when we try out the G3s first so we can also mess with an MP5 at the same time.

[shotgunshooter]

Can I come and see this done? I'm very interested in stamped guns. I know we have previously talked about this but just making sure I would be okay to come to this.

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[Ted S.]

3 hours ago, shotgunshooter said:

Can I come and see this done? I'm very interested in stamped guns. I know we have previously talked about this but just making sure I would be okay to come to this.

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sure, hopefully it'll make you want to build an mp5!

[gjohnsoniv]

Tools came in last week so we're starting to get some traction. 

[Dolomite_supafly]

I am offering the use of my welders for the build as well. Not 100% positive I will be building one but I will be there to help.

[gjohnsoniv]

Thanks for the offer,  I'll be in touch a little closer.

I ordered some odds and ends last night to practice bending and fitting.  I'll post the results when it gets done. 

[gjohnsoniv]

So I've been doing some practice.  Here's a bent and welded receiver.  I've already discovered a couple things I'm going to change on the next one.

[shotgunshooter]

So I've been doing some practice.  Here's a bent and welded receiver.  I've already discovered a couple things I'm going to change on the next one.

So what kind of time table are we looking at now? I know you've learned quite a bit after this one.

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[gjohnsoniv]

December at some point I believe. 

[seez52]

lookin' good!

[gjohnsoniv]

On 11/21/2016 at 0:37 PM, shotgunshooter said:

So what kind of time table are we looking at now? I know you've learned quite a bit after this one.

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I assumed you meant when, as far as how long it takes to do what I did it took maybe an hour.

[shotgunshooter]

I assumed you meant when, as far as how long it takes to do what I did it took maybe an hour.

Yeah I did. Do you have any plans to build any AKs?

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[gjohnsoniv]

14 minutes ago, shotgunshooter said:

Yeah I did. Do you have any plans to build any AKs?

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That could be arranged I suppose.  We didn't have any specific plans to do that but I have an RPK in parts that I need to finish at some point.