1st time I took my home built STEN Mk III. I finished it the weekend before and refinished (Parkerized and painted) the STEN the night before the range test. I fired about 250+ rds through the STEN. For the most part it was pretty reliable. It’s a brand new carbine, so it has to be broken in and a few things tweaked. I had a few very minor issues that I was able to correct on the spot. There are a few more tweaks I’d like to do to get it to be 100% reliable. I’m pleasantly pleased with the STEN build, it was easier to make then I was led out to believe. I have experience building other types of firearms. STEN Mk III semi-auto 9mm carbine Build Project. This is a legal semi-auto build and an approved STEN design by the ATF. The STEN was built to comply with both Federal and State firearms laws. STEN Mk III parts kit looks to have been built originally in the 1st half of 1944 according to the serial #. It’s a Finnish Army model (stamped “[SA]“), which included a sling swivel under the receiver and on the stock. The reduced diameter STEN tube will not accept the original STEN FA Open Bolt. The unfinished STEN tube, semi-auto bolt, 16″ barrel, a recoil assembly is from Indianapolis Ordnance. Most of the drilling and machining was done on an old 1hp Rockwell drill press. I purchased a cross slide table (X & Y axis) and a vise. Used some center point drill bits and a couple end mills. Dremel, angle die grinder, cut-off tool, aircraft rivet gun, hand files. Special features …
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STEN Mk III Semi-auto Build Project – 1ST TEST @ the range
STEN Mk III Semi-auto Build Project
STEN Mk III semi-auto 9mm carbine Build Project. This is a legal semi-auto build and an approved STEN design by the ATF. The STEN was built to comply with both Federal and State firearms laws. STEN Mk III parts kit looks to have been built originally in the 1st half of 1944 according to the serial #. It’s a Finnish Army model (stamped “[SA]“), which included a sling swivel under the receiver and on the stock. The reduced diameter STEN tube will not accept the original STEN FA Open Bolt. The unfinished STEN tube, semi-auto bolt, 16″ barrel, a recoil assembly is from Indianapolis Ordnance. Most of the drilling and machining was done on an old 1hp Rockwell drill press. I purchased a cross slide table (X & Y axis) and a vise. Used some center point drill bits and a couple end mills. Dremel, angle die grinder, cut-off tool, aircraft rivet gun, hand files. Special features: Removable barrel and front trunnion. Lower receiver lug, allow the complete removal of the trigger group. Finish: Parts blasted with aluminum oxide, then Parkerized with Manganese phosphate solution, and painted with Dupli-Color Engine Enamel semi-gloss black (#DE1635).
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Homier – Professional Woodworker 35 Piece Router Bits Bit
- The blade of each bit is made of tungsten carbide steel, which has Rockwell hardness of 89
- The body is made of high carbon steel
- Set Includes: 7 Pc. Interchangeable Bearings
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ROCKWELL-DELTA 6 PLUS 6 15 FLOOR MODEL DRILL PRESS
DRILLING CALACITY: DRILL TO THE CENTER OF A 15 DIAMETER SPINDLE SPEEDS (6 STEP PULLEY): 425, 600, 1100, 2050, 3900, 5500 RPM SPINDLE: THREADED WITH KEY CHUCK SPINDLE TRAVEL: 6 QUILL DIAMETER: 1 13/16 TILTING SLOTTED TABLE: 11 x 14 BASE WORKING SURFACE: 12 x 8 COLUMN: 2 MOTOR AND CONTROLS: 1/2 HP, 1725 RPM, 115/230 VOLTS, SINGLE PHASE WEIGHT: 190 LBS EQUIPMENT INCLUDED: DRILL CHUCK MAGNETIC STARTER CORD AND PLUG DISSTIM QUICK-HOLD DOWN CLAMP HEAVY DUTY CAST IRON BASE
GuildCraft 98-004C 4-Piece Mortise Chisel and Bit Set
- Chisel and Bit set made of steel 48 Rockwell Hardness to ensure strength and durability
- Parts fit all major bench top mortisers including Fisch, Delta, Jet, and Powermatic
- Chisel and bits in a protective canvas tool roll
- Contains 1/4-, 5/16-, 3/8-, and 1/2-inch mortise chisel & bits
- Honed finish
Amazon.com Product Description
The GuildCraft 4-Piece Mortise Chisel and Bit Set is made of steel 48 Rockwell Hardness to ensure strength and durability, and contains 1/4-, 5/16-, 3/8-, and 1/2-inch mortise chisel and bits. The chisel and bits have a honed finish, and are contained in a protective canvas tool roll. The included parts fit all major bench top mortisers including Fisch, Delta, Jet, and Powermatic.
Some Reviews on Drill Presses
There are many drill press models in the market. The more popular ones have garnered good feedbacks from the users.
Drill presses are power woodworking tools that precisely bore spaced holes with great accuracy. Basically, a drill press consists of two types: bench-top and floor-standing models. Bench-top drill presses can be directly escalated on their own bases or into a bench. These are more appropriate for small-scale drilling job.
On the other hand, the floor model drill presses have more power, more accessories and attachments, and greater material handling capabilities.
Below are some of the more popular models of drill press.
Delta 17-950L
It has horsepower, 120 volts, and 1720 RPM. It features an adjustable lamp that gives additional light to the work area, three-spoke pilot wheel with 3 and 7/8 quill stroke.
Delts 16.5″ Floor Model Drill Press
It is rated as the top quality and well designed floor model drill press. It has a low-top speed and is appropriate for woodworking jobs.
Craftsman 15-Inch Drill Press
This drill press is suitable for amateur metal or woodworkers. It features the column-mounted flexible laser. It makes it quick and precise to line up bits to the drill mark
It has a removable toggle switch, making it easier to transfer it from one place to another. You can mount the 3-spoke quill handle on either side of the head casting. It has an adjustable lamp useful in dim working conditions.
The large cast-iron table is flat that can facilitate clamping-on of the work pieces. This model also has a keyless chuck, 12 mechanical spindle speeds ranging from 300 to 3100 rpm, and a large 5/8 inch capacity.
Wilton 720R 3 Radial Arm Drill Press
This radial arm drill press is considered to be one of the best. It has a 2 horsepower motor that provides ample drilling capacity in most work pieces. Likewise, the arm raising safety device and the centralized controls make it safe and convenient to use.
It has a high torque load, good for heavy duty drilling jobs. It is also very accurate. It has a 6 speeds/3 feed rates, independent arm electric clamping system, 110 Volts push button controls, and electrical circuit.
Milwaukee 4206-1 Electromagnetic Drill Press
This electromagnetic drill press incorporates 3/4-inch motor and chuck. It features a solid state electronic switching, computer controlled reverse, forward/reverse control, full wave magnetic holding power and feedback speed control.
Hitachi B13F 10 inch Drill Press
This popular drill press is built to the highest standard. It produces very accurate and precise results. Hitachi Power Tools manufacturing company pioneered this model, incorporating 5 speeds with laser sighting for more accurate drilling. Its swing is 10 inches, 5 inches from the center of the drill chuck to column.
Rockwell 10 12-Speed 1/4HP Drill Press
This industrial-grade drill press incorporates a laser, appropriate for any garage or workshop. This is built for recurring and accurate cutting in most materials and shapes. Some of its features are a 0-45 degree table bevel for miter or bevel drilling, heavy duty construction for better performance, drilling mode ranging from 0-1300 rpm for high speed, fast release door locks for improved service and faster blade changes, and blade guide dial adjustment.
Rockwell RK7032 10-Inch Drill press
- 5 speed gear box
- Powerful 3.6 amp motor
- Bevelling table 0 – 45 degrees left and right
Product Description
The unit is built for repetitive, precision cutting in most all materials and shapes. Table bevel range= 0-45 degrees, left and right. Comes with features like Spindle taper: JT33. Depth of throat: 5″; Column diameter= 2-3/4″; Table size: 7-7/8″x 7-5/8″; Base size=14″ x 9-1/4″; 5 speed: 660-2500rpm; Spindle travel: 2-3/8″; Weight: 79.2 lbs. Accessories include; Spanner wrench; Chuck key.


