tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545829112289555883.post3407379851754029143..comments2023-03-21T17:58:03.942-07:00Comments on Clayton Cramer's Blog Archive (pre-Ambulance Chasers): Never Mill What You Can BuyClayton Cramerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03258083387204776812noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545829112289555883.post-57052913403630840062010-07-02T08:52:56.133-07:002010-07-02T08:52:56.133-07:00There's a limit to this: I'd like to make...There's a limit to this: I'd like to make my own M1911 pistol. Technically I could buy all the bits, pre-made, but I'm interested in making the entire thing. (That may get tricky, since I may also have to harden the parts.)<br><br>Of course, technically, there's a limit on what I can do to do this: I cannot afford a mill or lathe right now (though I have my eyes on Sherline), so I'm trying to figure out how I could make one completely out of wood, using a coping saw and a pocketknife, and eventually some taps--because I don't want to try to carve perfect spirals for screws.Alphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12195658109658153546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545829112289555883.post-72357243546035263872010-07-02T22:13:44.042-07:002010-07-02T22:13:44.042-07:00Wooden pistols--did you see that Mythbusters where...Wooden pistols--did you see that Mythbusters where they made a leather cannon?Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03258083387204776812noreply@blogger.com