Classicx Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 wow only a few hundred microns, must be hard to even see them! Do you have any pics of a slide after a bead blasting? Link to post Share on other sites
jordan2139 Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 They're on page 52, about midway down. Link to post Share on other sites
ViciousV10s Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 wow only a few hundred microns, must be hard to even see them! Do you have any pics of a slide after a bead blasting? <{POST_SNAPBACK}>  The Glock 17 slide on page 52 isnt actually finished.  here is my 18C after I finished beading it   Link to post Share on other sites
Catman Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 with glass beading does the metal still end up going dull after a time? Or will it remain "fresh bling-bling" all year round? Â I sanded one of my outer barrels down once and it needed to be brasso'd (a metal polish) every month or two. Â cheers Link to post Share on other sites
ViciousV10s Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 (edited) with glass beading does the metal still end up going dull after a time? Or will it remain "fresh bling-bling" all year round? Â I sanded one of my outer barrels down once and it needed to be brasso'd (a metal polish) every month or two. Â cheers <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Â Ah yeah I know what you mean, the glass bead polish is awesome because it does not fade or tarnish like that at all Edited August 4, 2006 by ViciousV10s Link to post Share on other sites
jordan2139 Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Oh wow....thats nice. Link to post Share on other sites
dwade32 Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Did you engrave those trades by your self? Link to post Share on other sites
budawg Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 nope, those are originals...that's an old school slide...that's why it looks so good. Link to post Share on other sites
ColSanders Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Bet that costs a pretty penny to fire up that puppy just for a slide... Link to post Share on other sites
ViciousV10s Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 (edited) Bet that costs a pretty penny to fire up that puppy just for a slide... <{POST_SNAPBACK}>  It's just blowing glass beads with compressed air...  Once youve got the equipment the only things that cost money when you use it are the beads, which you use over and over until there's too much debris mixed in it from blasting stuff, and the electricity it costs to turn the air compressor on for an hour or so. Not more than 2 dollars a slide I figure...if that much  Generally to complete a slide it should only take an hour, and an hour of my time aint worth much. Edited August 5, 2006 by ViciousV10s Link to post Share on other sites
5thElement Posted August 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Should start your own business on here lol im sure plenty people would pay to have their slides etc done Link to post Share on other sites
evilhippy Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 *Raises hand* Shame about shipping metal pistol slides in and out of the USA, but hey Link to post Share on other sites
Rob15 Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Well there is always the option of getting a mini sandblasting kit for £30 and some glass beads for it.... Link to post Share on other sites
evilhippy Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 There is? Link to post Share on other sites
tsifkar17 Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Im having a problem with my KSC G18c w/metal slide. I think people in this thread can help me. Â When I fill up my mags with gas, and cock it to shoot, I then pull the trigger and either one of the two happens: Â 1.) the trigger locks back as its not cocked. or 2.) it cycles a few cm back and gas slowley leaks out. Â These happen when I pull the trigger of course. My gun was working yesterday too. Â please help. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
budawg Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 couple questions for you then...first, how old is the gun? second, does the magazine have any play when inserted into the gun? it could be that your magazine catch is worn and it's not holding the mag up high enough to make a good seal with the blowback chamber...that's the exact problem i had. to pass the good karma around, i can send you an extra mag catch if you think it'll help Link to post Share on other sites
Rob15 Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 There is? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> There is.  Badger mini sandblasting kit, £30, then all you need is a air source for it and you're away  Very tempted to get one myself, but i dont have enough stuff to blast to justify getting one.... =( Link to post Share on other sites
evilhippy Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 And the brand name is `Badger` beautiful Cheers for that Rob. Link to post Share on other sites
Lithium Jack Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 There is. Badger mini sandblasting kit, £30, then all you need is a air source for it and you're away  Very tempted to get one myself, but i dont have enough stuff to blast to justify getting one.... =( <{POST_SNAPBACK}>  Could you give us a couple more details on this? I'm tempted to get one too, I've hopefully got a big polishing project coming up shortly and this could save me a lot of work:  How do you rig up the air source to it, and what sort of cost/other expenditure is required? Do these things give an even finish? I.e will it produce the same sort of finish as the bead-blasting cabinet, or is it just a rough sanding-job in a can?  Hope you can understand where I'm coming from, I'm just after something that produces a nice smooth finish... Link to post Share on other sites
Rob15 Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 (edited) Linky  They're run off either a compressor, can of propellant, hpa or a old car tire  Its should give a even finish, as it is is just a scaled down sandblaster really, and the only cost on top is air source and Aluminium Oxide (or whatever else you choose to use)  Hope that helps. Edited August 5, 2006 by Rob15 Link to post Share on other sites
Lithium Jack Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Cheers matey. Though I've just seen the price of compressors... Link to post Share on other sites
Rob15 Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 (edited) Well a big can of gas is around £6-£8, those last a fair while.  And then there is a small adaptor (around £5 iirc) that screws into the regulator and allows to to run it from a old car/bike tyre..  EDITage : if there was demand for it i'd be tempted to get one (already got some badger airbrush stuff to use with it) and sandblast slides for people...... Edited August 5, 2006 by Rob15 Link to post Share on other sites
m0e82 Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 well, i just finally got the slide to my first G23 i had back from the metal finishing shop it cost 75 bucks to have it tripple plated chrome after the EPA charge.... then after that i had to smith the guide rails on the KSC frame but its the type of work and care that pay off in the end i dont have the greatest pics of it yet just project pics but i will post em so hopefully you can see the difference between tripple plated chrome and the crappy "polished" slide looks you see so many do these days ive seen some impressive polishing jobs but still none compare to "actual" chrome Link to post Share on other sites
ronburgundy__ Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Heh, that chrome is pretty bling bling. My brother just polished his slide, it looks pretty nice in my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites
sadigh Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Lovely job mate! Some pics without the flash would make it better, but looks amazing! Link to post Share on other sites
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