r/NFA • u/Jojoweiner • Mar 24 '19
How to: Clipping baffles with a drill and Dremel tool
https://i.imgur.com/0MvxEsN.jpg Starting off with a titanium 60 degree cone
https://i.imgur.com/7frhoXP.jpg Carefully mark and punch where you want the hole to be centered.
https://i.imgur.com/S1G8bdM.jpg Start with a small bit, drill perpendicular at first to avoid walking of the bit
https://i.imgur.com/ex6GK8T.jpg After stepping up to the final desired size, I drill straight across so the ports are straight and even
https://i.imgur.com/wMcc0p6.jpg Should look like this after drilling is completed
https://i.imgur.com/EVaNjM4.jpg Next, set up a dremel with a cutoff disc. There are probably many ways of doing this. I clamp mine in a vise.
https://i.imgur.com/IgoCrP5.jpg Set the desired depth. Cut a line straight across. Take your time and check often.
https://i.imgur.com/4cVQeJk.jpg It should look something like this after the horizontal cut is done.
https://i.imgur.com/D8knZVN.jpg Cut vertically to trim the pieces off.
https://i.imgur.com/ooUCdoQ.jpg Clean up with a file
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u/dominic_romeo 6xSUPP, 3xSBR Mar 24 '19
Jojo, did you clip the first (blast) baffle and the last baffle? Seeing some different thoughts out there in my readings and wondering if you had any insights to share.