BF Mods by Custom-Classic

[Nautilusfan]

So how was the 7075 to work with compared to your usual 6160 (I assume)?
I still have a billet of 7068 if you want a challenge. I was going to use it but it is too narrow for me. Looks like 2.5" rod would work fine for your mod though.

Yep CH, the 7068 would be pretty awesome for the CC mod. In fact I thought about seeing if you had any more laying around when CC and I were discussing using 7075

 

[custom-classic]

Hey, Tom! The 7075 was a bit more time consuming, but not horrible. The 6061 that I normally use is definitely easier on the tooling...
Since we both have the exact same mill,.... what are your thoughts on doing the 7068 on it? I've never messed with it before, but I would imagine it's really hard. What was it, like 80% the hardness of Ti???

 

[BobC]

Don't forget about the UK, Rudy!!!

We'll have 2 going to Norway, and one to Canada before too much longer, as well.....

You need a representative from Brooklyn for a true international picture CC

 

[custom-classic]

You know,... your right, Bob! I should send one to turbocad asap.

 

[BobC]

 

[BobC]

Hmmm, on second thought, maybe I can talk him into sendin me the 2S 18650 DNA200 mini squonker he's workin on, as he won't be needing it

 

[rudy4653]

Turbo is working on my KOA woodvil between his projects- total reconstructive surgery !!
Can't wait to get it back. He does amazing work.

 

[BobC]

True, pretty unbelievable some of the stuff he's done

 

[custom-classic]

Dude is talented! Amazing stuff!

 

[McPuff]

CC and Friends! (Will take more pics in daylight).

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you have such a beautiful collection. do you plan on engraving this too?

 

[Robfisher]

you have such a beautiful collection. do you plan on engraving this too?

Not sure yet... still marvelling on the quality of the build... but when my Brass version arrives in December I may just get my engraver to do something with one of them...

 

[McPuff]

Not sure yet... still marvelling on the quality of the build... but when my Brass version arrives in December I may just get my engraver to do something with one of them...

did you ever sell that purple reo you had? that was beautiful too! i wish i had an engraver close to me.

 

[Chowderhead1972]

Hey, Tom! The 7075 was a bit more time consuming, but not horrible. The 6061 that I normally use is definitely easier on the tooling...
Since we both have the exact same mill,.... what are your thoughts on doing the 7068 on it? I've never messed with it before, but I would imagine it's really hard. What was it, like 80% the hardness of Ti???

I haven't worked with the 7068 but I may be soon. Checking pricing, waiting on an answer from Kaiser/Castle as to pricing. TBev had mentioned there was very little difference in machining it vs 6160 and mentioned it was nothing like titanium. I have 2 TMods made of 7068 and as I recall nautilus has one from the last billet I sent Tom. I believe Nautilus can also vouch for its strength. IMO to you the biggest difference would be in the final finishing but I believe the 7068 or to a lesser extent the 7075 would make your mod much more able to tolerate day to day abuse while others have complained about cerakote issues. I will always buy the stronger metal. Both of my 7068 TMods look like brand new. I would imagine yours would as well. I'm very interested.

And BTW: If the 7068 thing works out charge me for 2 of them and send the second one to Turbocad on me. My billet is 2-1/2 x 12" long I'm sure there will be plenty for 3 if you want to keep one for yourself.

 

[custom-classic]

I would certainly be willing to give it a go... Let's talk...

 

[Robfisher]

did you ever sell that purple reo you had? that was beautiful too! i wish i had an engraver close to me.

Nope that was a special one made just for me so it's kinda got some history and will always stay with me... it is more blue really...

 

[Robfisher]

Short video on the arrival of my CC Mod affectionately now called CeeCee!

 

[penguiness]

I haven't worked with the 7068 but I may be soon. Checking pricing, waiting on an answer from Kaiser/Castle as to pricing. TBev had mentioned there was very little difference in machining it vs 6160 and mentioned it was nothing like titanium. I have 2 TMods made of 7068 and as I recall Nautilus has one from the last billet I sent Tom. I believe Nautilus can also vouch for its strength. IMO to you the biggest difference would be in the final finishing but I believe the 7068 or to a lesser extent the 7075 would make your mod much more able to tolerate day to day abuse while others have complained about cerakote issues. I will always buy the stronger metal. Both of my 7068 TMods look like brand new. I would imagine yours would as well. I'm very interested.

And BTW: If the 7068 thing works out charge me for 2 of them and send the second one to Turbocad on me. My billet is 2-1/2 x 12" long I'm sure there will be plenty for 3 if you want to keep one for yourself.

Isn't he the best?

 

[BobC]

Great vid Rob

 

[McPuff]

that video makes me want to order an aluminum mod too!

 

[custom-classic]

Rob, my man,.... that was a great video! I had no idea you were gonna do that! You did a great job with it!

I am so glad you like it!

I hope you have a great time on your vacation!!!

Thanks again, buddy!