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General Topics => General Discussion => Topic started by: pj3467 on October 05, 2018, 03:19:42 PM
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3D printers not withstanding...
I’ve decided to drop the hammer on one of the fancy new universal jigs. I’ve heard a lot of good things about 5D Tactical’s Router Jig Pro with their ‘special’, proprietary endmill. Sounds nice but it’s little more expensive. Plus, they haven’t got an endmill for my little router; I would have to drop an extra $100 or so for another one...
The 80% Arms EasyJig gen 2 seems like a better deal. The gen2 has upped its game and as far as I can tell, has caught up with the 5D Tactical offering; I just don’t see spending the extra $$ when I don’t think I need to.
Anybody care to comment on any experience they’ve had?? Suggestions? I want one jig for several platforms, brands, caliber, etc.
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I went with the 5D Tactical Jig Pro because more people posted about theirs'. I didn't have a router, so it was another thing to purchase.
Because you already have a router, it sounds like you already made up your mind, and get the 80% Arms Gen 2 Easy Jig.
They both look like they will produce the same results if you put the time and effort into it. Don't rush it. Follow the depth guidelines and cut with high speed (if variable) and slow passes. Not sure on what is too much, but it's good to keep it lubed. Probably re-check fasteners and alignment of jig before drilling out the pins and safety lever hole.
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I've made several with a gen1 easy jig and they all worked great. I broke one end mill when I turned on the router and it moved a little and the endmill hit the side and broke off one of the flutes. I still finished with with the broken endmill and some extra vibration and that receiver worked as well. (It is nice to have both hands on the router and have someone flip the switch).
No experience with the newer ones but if the gen 1 was easy to use these have to be better.
It is hard to mess up a 80% receiver. the pin holes for the trigger group and the thickness on the bottom of the trigger pocket are the only really crucial areas for function.
I even used it to make a receiver that ended up mated to a 50 BMG upper and that worked great as well (I miss living in a free state)