80 lowers

[DM9367]

I have a Bridgeport mill and thinking about doing an 80 lowers build. Is it cost effective?

 

[55fairlane]

Simple answer, no . You are cheaper to buy a lower, but there is no satisfaction of creating something, yourself.
I wrote all the tool paths to create a lower from a solid billet. But I have not tried yet.
Got a lathe to go with your B-Port?

 

[AndreusMaximus]

I've never been able to find an 80% lower for less than a complete one. YMMV.

 

[ditcherman]

I've never been able to find an 80% lower for less than a complete one. YMMV.

Pre Trump-slump they were generally $10-$20 lower than a completed, in my experience. Seems they’re about the same price now.

OP, why don’t you introduce yourself in the welcome thread?

 

[AndreusMaximus]

Pre Trump-slump they were generally $10-$20 lower than a completed, in my experience. Seems they’re about the same price now.

Wow, really? I must be looking in the wrong places, then. If you don't mind my asking, where can you find a good price on one? I've been kind of wanting to do another 80% lately, but just can't get myself to buy one when I can always find completed lowers for cheaper.

 

[BroodXI]

Wow, really? I must be looking in the wrong places, then. If you don't mind my asking, where can you find a good price on one? I've been kind of wanting to do another 80% lately, but just can't get myself to buy one when I can always find completed lowers for cheaper.

tactical machine has them for $40

 

[ditcherman]

Wow, really? I must be looking in the wrong places, then. If you don't mind my asking, where can you find a good price on one? I've been kind of wanting to do another 80% lately, but just can't get myself to buy one when I can always find completed lowers for cheaper.

ZRTS has always been a good go to, Noblesville, same people doing the INGO lowers.