The CNC is overkill on this, it doesn't have to be perfectly straight or anything.
Thanks for documenting the process with pics, though!
Thanks for documenting the process with pics, though!
Left Handed L96 Conversion
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I am currently converting my L96 to a left handed bolt and there are a few things I need to do:
1) Remove the safety from the trigger box. The bolt handle has no notch on the other side of it, so the gun would be useless unless this safety measure is taken care of. *Finished mod*
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2) The next issue is that the hole in the bolt handle is off-center so when you try to reconnect the cylinder after flipping the bold handle, it won't fit. I measured it and a half inch drill bit should fix it, hopefully, and if all else fails, I'll use a file. *Finished mod*
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3) I'll have to make a slot on the receiver similar to the one on the right side for the bolt handle. I have the choice of using either a CNC router or a dremel. One requires more work, precise measurements and the creation of a CAD model, the other requires a very steady hand and concentration. I am sure the dremel will work just fine, but I'll try to figure it out when I have my tools with me. *Finished mod*
4) I'll have to cut into the stock to let the bolt handle drop, but that should be the easiest of all. *Finished mod*
I'll have updates tomorrow with pictures as well.
1) Remove the safety from the trigger box. The bolt handle has no notch on the other side of it, so the gun would be useless unless this safety measure is taken care of. *Finished mod*
2) The next issue is that the hole in the bolt handle is off-center so when you try to reconnect the cylinder after flipping the bold handle, it won't fit. I measured it and a half inch drill bit should fix it, hopefully, and if all else fails, I'll use a file. *Finished mod*
3) I'll have to make a slot on the receiver similar to the one on the right side for the bolt handle. I have the choice of using either a CNC router or a dremel. One requires more work, precise measurements and the creation of a CAD model, the other requires a very steady hand and concentration. I am sure the dremel will work just fine, but I'll try to figure it out when I have my tools with me. *Finished mod*
4) I'll have to cut into the stock to let the bolt handle drop, but that should be the easiest of all. *Finished mod*
I'll have updates tomorrow with pictures as well.
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Yea, I agree, plus the CNC just seems like I'll have to do a lot more work.I used a low power dremel tool to try and cut a slot in the receiver but, as I figured, it couldn't do the job, so I'll have to borrow a more powerful one from a friend of mine when I see him next week. Also, no problem. :tup:
*Update*
I did some measurements on the bolt handle and the front of the bolt has a 12.2mm diameter hole while the smaller off-center hole on the other side is 11.92mm in diameter. I figured that a half inch drill bit that measured 12.9mm in diameter would work as long as I didn't drill all the way through, so I figured drilling only up to where the paint starts, starting from the smaller hole, should turn out perfect. I completed the process and everything worked spectacularly.
On a side note, I made a modification to my cylinder head. This modification can be done if anyone has upgraded their sniper and has their stock piston lying around. Just remove the o-ring and glue it to the bottom of the cylinder head and it should turn out something like this:
This should quiet down the gun a bit and also lighten the impact against the cylinder head.
*Update*
Here are the measurements for the cut that needs to be made on the left side of the receiver:
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The cuts at the center of the markings are from testing the lower power dremel the other day.
Here are the measurements for the cut that needs to be made on the left side of the receiver:
The cuts at the center of the markings are from testing the lower power dremel the other day.
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*Update*
Alright, I've finally finished cutting the receiver and it may not be the most beautiful looking thing, but it does work spectacularly. While the higher power dremel I used did work to an extent, it still didn't seem to cut through the metal all too well, but luckily it got the job done after about 45mins of cutting. It definitely proved to be more difficult than I anticipated, but here is the finished product:
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I think it may look bad partially because of all the paint missing, but that can be easily fixed.
As for the stock, I just took a hacksaw to it and cut down until the bolt handle could drop all the way. Once finished I filled in the gap with a bit of foam padding.
Alright, I've finally finished cutting the receiver and it may not be the most beautiful looking thing, but it does work spectacularly. While the higher power dremel I used did work to an extent, it still didn't seem to cut through the metal all too well, but luckily it got the job done after about 45mins of cutting. It definitely proved to be more difficult than I anticipated, but here is the finished product:
I think it may look bad partially because of all the paint missing, but that can be easily fixed.
As for the stock, I just took a hacksaw to it and cut down until the bolt handle could drop all the way. Once finished I filled in the gap with a bit of foam padding.
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