Yet another 1911 Project....PIC HEAVY

Kyzrsoze · Dec 2, 2014

geezer said:
This is not really a critical part like a barrel or slide, although I'm Tig certified in 7 metals, and have the ability to de-stress the metal, I keep my welding to non-critical parts. I mostly just weld combustion chamber parts in jet engines...

Shemp said:
What kind of engine? I worked on F101s and F110s for 6 years...

geezer said:
Not at Delta... Pratt 2000 and 4000 series, CF6 80, CFM 56 series, and CF34 series...everything we fly except the Trents...

mikey357 said:
Just PRAY they're not LEAD MECHANICS...LOL!... ....mikey357

I just hope they're not working as a team.

harrycalahan · Dec 3, 2014

airoot said:
actually, delta MD88's are sportin' the JT8D-219 motors

Yep. 219's are what I work on 75% of the time. We just bought a slew of ex- Alaska 219's too. Glad to see you're back in your booth Geez. Stop on by...

mikey357 · Dec 3, 2014

harrycalahan said:
Yep. 219's are what I work on 75% of the time. We just bought a slew of ex- Alaska 219's too. Glad to see you're back in your booth Geez. Stop on by...

FINE Engine, the JT8D...Rode many a mile on "Diesel-9's" with them providing the "Push"...

....mikey357

geezer · Dec 3, 2014

You know, we rarely even see a 219 in our shop, they are just the 2000 series. And I haven't heard the term JT8D in years. I guess I'm in a hole over there in the weld shop. They let me out now and then...

Kyzrsoze · Dec 3, 2014

I know it's still rough, but the bevel work looks good.

For the grips - if you use tru oil and rub it in by hand it'll give the grips an even, satin finish. You may have to hit it with a dry brush to take some gloss out of the recessed areas.

Shemp · Dec 3, 2014

mikey357 said:
Just PRAY they're not LEAD MECHANICS...LOL!... ....mikey357

I used to be the Lead mech/supervisor for Test Cell back in Germany. I supervised four people at 27-28 years old and was the oldest by far. Amazing what the Air Force lets you do!

geezer · Dec 11, 2014

The cool STI beavertail just wouldn't line up right in the Springfield frame, so, with the help of RamRodDoc, I found the Fosters aluminum beavertail, and decided to shape it similar to the STI....