I have similar content on my channel. I just got hit with a bunch of “violations “. They got all my Galil-AK Hybrid videos. I had to privatize everything else. So prepare yourself. Someone out there is looking for this kind of content.
@@bluekouki86 … I never saved a copy of mine. So the Galil Hybrid ones are probably gone forever. I am appealing them . But I doubt the blue-haired freaks will egree. So either privatize or make some backups.
Whoever thought it was a good law to torch receivers is a bully and an enemy to the antique community. I’ve seen items that were new surplus, never-fielded units cut up and it’s a shame. It really is
There are similar groups around the world. Look at those huge statues that the Talaban blew up a few years ago. They are also akin to book burners, if they don't like something it must be destroyed.
Nice work. Looks good. I found copper is the way to go instead of aluminum. Much cleaner. I did my first art project with a mig and I ground for days. No backers. No tig Just a couple different grinding devices and a 140amp mig. Runs like a champ. But not my finest art. I found extra fine sandblasting media covers slight imperfections before coating and makes for a beautiful finish
I found that lightly clamping the front stub with the ram of my 20 ton shop press and using a pipe wrench with a three or four foot cheater bar was very effective for removing barrel stubs. For the ones that I really had trouble with, well, that's why I've got a mother-in-law to apply extra weight with.. I found the shop press wasn't the type to do the jitterbug like my bench and vise were prone to.
I am personally fond of making the relief cut because you can remove the stub with a crescent wrench or channel locks. No sketchy cheater pipes required.
I do agree that it is better to cut away to relieve the pressure on the threads. The only time that I will not do that is if the tubing being removed is to be reused in another art project.
I got my galil sar parts in the mail today. I'm not having a lot of luck finding a jig so I'm just gonna do my best with using the pins and top cover to start my tack welds and use some straight pieces of metal and clamps to keep the rails straight so it doesn't warp in the process. I guess the sar has no right side relief lightening cut and the crest on mine is just a circle with the y shaped character on the safe selector. I was really hoping to have the crest and the lightening cuts since all the after market receivers don't have it.
Looks good you are a lot more patient than I was doing mine but on my second now first one came out really good did have some warping in center I had to fix
I’ve taken a semester of welding and did learn TIG, I’m mechanically and artistically inclined. Do you think this is something a patient novice could do or would I be better off paying $500 for a piece of art?
Here is my advice. If you have the machines to perform this kind of work I’d get on some websites and buy scrap cut sections and practice welding them together. It won’t take long and you’ll be ready for the real deal. Remember it is steel if you mess up, grind it out and start over. Most shops performing this kind of work are backed up for months if not years.
Still working on my TIG chops with non-gun stuff or cheaper easier to replace gun frames (M11/9, for example). What is your target amperage range on Galil (or really any milled AK-type) receivers if you had to give a number? I'm a bit nervous right now to just throw on the max amperage on mine and go at it even with a foot pedal.
One of the nicest parts of TIG welding is having the ability to constantly change the amperage via a foot feed. I personally can’t tell you what max will be needed because of so many variables in every project. Just like a car you don’t have to use all the horsepower all the time.
@@bluekouki86 So pretty much reference the amperage per thou of an inch in work piece thickness, set amperage to max on the welder, and try not to fuck it up too hard? I better weld up a few more practice coupons, then.
@@provenancemachining I think you are overthinking this. I don’t do math or numbers when I weld. Just watch what’s happening and put your inputs in accordingly. You’ll get the feel if it’s too hot or cold with practice.
@@bluekouki86 That's fair and most likely what's happening. I just finally managed to weld up poorly drilled holes on an AKM sheet metal reciever today, so maybe I can give it a go on a spare galil receiver.
@@provenancemachining perhaps a quick welding tutorial video related to receivers is in order. I’ve got several more kits to weld so I could do one. I can get somebody to run the camera so you can see what I’m doing.
Best video I’ve found so far. Couple of questions though, what rod did you use for the welds and does the torch cut affect the heat treat at all? Thanks
ER-80s 3/32” fill rod. Torch cut can effect heat treat, that’s why not all kits are suitable for reweld. As long as the heat has been kept away from the locking lugs it’ll be fine.
If that were the case, you wouldn’t be able to buy the cut-up parts. If it has been cut per atf spec, it’s just metal, and can be turned into anything.
I have similar content on my channel. I just got hit with a bunch of “violations “. They got all my Galil-AK Hybrid videos. I had to privatize everything else. So prepare yourself. Someone out there is looking for this kind of content.
Thanks for the heads up. I figured it was only a matter of time. Hopefully this helped somebody before it’s stricken from history.
@@bluekouki86 …
I never saved a copy of mine. So the Galil Hybrid ones are probably gone forever. I am appealing them . But I doubt the blue-haired freaks will egree.
So either privatize or make some backups.
We appreciate your efforts guys
@@wesleypipelayer7627 lmfao yea ur appeal is gonna go nowhere its litterally agaisnt tos to post gun assembly videos
Where do you buy the cut parts
Whoever thought it was a good law to torch receivers is a bully and an enemy to the antique community. I’ve seen items that were new surplus, never-fielded units cut up and it’s a shame. It really is
You can blame both thr gAyTF and the good old Republican """"""pro gun"""""""" party for banning imports
There are similar groups around the world. Look at those huge statues that the Talaban blew up a few years ago. They are also akin to book burners, if they don't like something it must be destroyed.
Also love the finger placement at the end 👍
Throughout the video. Lol
Tactical thumbs
Appreciate the video, not enough of these out there
Thanks! Figure if I’m doing the work it’s not all that hard to set up a camera.
Great video for people who want to work on their own type of art.
You are a true artist! Keep it up.
Nice work. I like edge weld and fill the big gaps then place a small tack , prevents large shrinkage from a wide weld bead spanning a big gap
This is actually so cool. It's like reviving such a unique piece of weaponry!
Nice work. Looks good. I found copper is the way to go instead of aluminum. Much cleaner. I did my first art project with a mig and I ground for days. No backers. No tig Just a couple different grinding devices and a 140amp mig. Runs like a champ. But not my finest art. I found extra fine sandblasting media covers slight imperfections before coating and makes for a beautiful finish
is there any trick to know if the receiver has been welded?
Otherwise, good job
Thank u for your knowledge…👍 looking forward to more vids
cant wait to see more of your work on this galil
I've got a couple art projects so I'm watching your video for inspiration.
Sometimes I need it too. Luckily my videos and channel are small and haven’t been nuked to the moon yet.
Wow , way awesome art project. You most definitely know how to stay within the lines .
I like your art work......its beautifully done
I found that lightly clamping the front stub with the ram of my 20 ton shop press and using a pipe wrench with a three or four foot cheater bar was very effective for removing barrel stubs. For the ones that I really had trouble with, well, that's why I've got a mother-in-law to apply extra weight with.. I found the shop press wasn't the type to do the jitterbug like my bench and vise were prone to.
I am personally fond of making the relief cut because you can remove the stub with a crescent wrench or channel locks. No sketchy cheater pipes required.
I do agree that it is better to cut away to relieve the pressure on the threads. The only time that I will not do that is if the tubing being removed is to be reused in another art project.
YOU are fantastic artist!!
Beautiful
I love art.
Great job dude, thank you for sharing that process with us
Keep an eye on that gap expansion and overall length so your dust cover fits but looks great
I got my galil sar parts in the mail today. I'm not having a lot of luck finding a jig so I'm just gonna do my best with using the pins and top cover to start my tack welds and use some straight pieces of metal and clamps to keep the rails straight so it doesn't warp in the process. I guess the sar has no right side relief lightening cut and the crest on mine is just a circle with the y shaped character on the safe selector. I was really hoping to have the crest and the lightening cuts since all the after market receivers don't have it.
Take your time, measure everything, use straight edges, and clamp everything down tight. It’s more than doable. Just be patient.
Copper rod in holes near the weld greatly help maintaining hole geometry
Looks good you are a lot more patient than I was doing mine but on my second now first one came out really good did have some warping in center I had to fix
Hope you found this useful for your next one!
Excrllent work n explanation.
Thanks for the vid ,I'll give it a go.
Felt like I was watching Bob Ross on pbs.
Awesome job
To my eye artistic masterpiece
What type of welding and what type of filler material do you prefer? Seems like TIG is the best option.
For this application I use a thermal arc gtsw300 tig machine with er80s fill rod
Where can you get those? I tried looking up Bowman Galil jig and couldn't find anything
The kit itself is from Bowman and Co. The jig is from thedude405 on akfiles.
What's the website you got the cut parts
What are you using to grind the welds down that isn’t too aggressive?
I use a 90 degree air grinder with various grit scotch lock discs for the majority of my grinding.
@@bluekouki86 ah ok thanks… I’m going to be doing some art projects in the near future and I’m terrified of removing to much material
@@noz455sd I have another one in the works, maybe I’ll do a video specifically covering the grinding and finishing work.
@@bluekouki86 sounds good I’d def take a gander at that video
nice work!
Thanks! Recognize your handle from the files and means a lot to have your compliment.
This is def salvador dali levels of art
What kind of solder did you use?
Thank you Picasso
Yup im thinking a good center piece
Cool lamp
😁
Very nice - any idea how many hours you put into the project? Sure it looks great sitting on your coffee table.
Probably 12-15 hours just on this. The rest of it was another 12 or so.
"Multicultural art". I love it.
Great work, it's a shame we even have to do this though
I’ve taken a semester of welding and did learn TIG, I’m mechanically and artistically inclined. Do you think this is something a patient novice could do or would I be better off paying $500 for a piece of art?
Here is my advice. If you have the machines to perform this kind of work I’d get on some websites and buy scrap cut sections and practice welding them together. It won’t take long and you’ll be ready for the real deal. Remember it is steel if you mess up, grind it out and start over. Most shops performing this kind of work are backed up for months if not years.
@@bluekouki86 thanks man I appreciate it
good content, good weld.
I wish I had the money for one of these art jigs
Still working on my TIG chops with non-gun stuff or cheaper easier to replace gun frames (M11/9, for example). What is your target amperage range on Galil (or really any milled AK-type) receivers if you had to give a number? I'm a bit nervous right now to just throw on the max amperage on mine and go at it even with a foot pedal.
One of the nicest parts of TIG welding is having the ability to constantly change the amperage via a foot feed. I personally can’t tell you what max will be needed because of so many variables in every project. Just like a car you don’t have to use all the horsepower all the time.
@@bluekouki86 So pretty much reference the amperage per thou of an inch in work piece thickness, set amperage to max on the welder, and try not to fuck it up too hard? I better weld up a few more practice coupons, then.
@@provenancemachining I think you are overthinking this. I don’t do math or numbers when I weld. Just watch what’s happening and put your inputs in accordingly. You’ll get the feel if it’s too hot or cold with practice.
@@bluekouki86 That's fair and most likely what's happening. I just finally managed to weld up poorly drilled holes on an AKM sheet metal reciever today, so maybe I can give it a go on a spare galil receiver.
@@provenancemachining perhaps a quick welding tutorial video related to receivers is in order. I’ve got several more kits to weld so I could do one. I can get somebody to run the camera so you can see what I’m doing.
Thank prit
Cool video
WOW
The art is good
about how much time did the project take? Start to finish.
I’d estimate about 12 hours between several days of welding and finish grinding.
Is there any benefit to beveling those lines before welding?
Not the way I do them. The torch cut joints are pretty wide as is. I also did not want to get into any of the markings making gaps bigger.
Where do you purchase this art jig?
thedude405 on the files or weaponsguild
Found him! Thanks!
Best video I’ve found so far. Couple of questions though, what rod did you use for the welds and does the torch cut affect the heat treat at all? Thanks
ER-80s 3/32” fill rod. Torch cut can effect heat treat, that’s why not all kits are suitable for reweld. As long as the heat has been kept away from the locking lugs it’ll be fine.
What was the art supplier??
Got mine from a gentleman at weaponsguild dot com, he makes them.
The kit itself is from Bowman
OY VEY
Isn’t there a hole missing lol - that will get you in trouble
Did you notice how he held the receiver every time he showed it? :)
Funny you calling it art...iv got too remember that one...hope you don't have any dog's, nice job with the finger hiddie holes....
very nice!! I've always thought by AFT's definition "once a machine gun always a machine gun" FA receivers can't be rewelded unless you have license?
I’m not a lawyer and don’t offer legal advice
If that were the case, you wouldn’t be able to buy the cut-up parts.
If it has been cut per atf spec, it’s just metal, and can be turned into anything.
@@CM-xq3wy yea not after you reweld it lmfaoo you jus got urself involved in weapons manufacturing specially full autos like his 😂😂
@@moneybilla when you are 07/SOT the rules are different
Torch cutting a Galil is antisemitic....there I said it.
why tf u shaking so much😂😂
I always wondered about the integrity of these rewelded receivers since the heat treat has been compromised.
So long as the front stub is intact it’s fine. Nothing behind the locking lugs has to hold pressure from the cartridge.