jailbait 2 Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 well looks like the tutorial site is down. anyone have it saved? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 Suminuhbitch. That better be back up when it's time for me to do my conversion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azrial 1,091 Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 well looks like the tutorial site is down. anyone have it saved? Maybe, I might have it on my other machine. I am compulsive about that kind of thing normally. Hopefully I was this time. As to the site. It could just be a server problem. Hopefully so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 It's back up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaneman153a 39 Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Maybe one of our vets who is about to do a conversion can do a pictorial walkthrough for our own sticky. We have a few that are helpful, but they're always doing something extravegant. Seems no one has done a www.forum.saiga-12.com sponsored walkthrough on a BASIC conversion. Maybe if we had a detailed one it would encourage more of our noobs to do their own conversion. I'm afraid I don't have the experience (I've done two, and read a lot of shit here, but I'm no expert) or the funds to buy another one. I just told my wife it was my duty to buy a new Saiga and do a pictorial walkthrough on a basic conversion. It didn't work!! "Nice try" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dinzag 31 Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Cobra's is a little more than basic, but the FCG/PG part applies. It's stickied. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Maybe one of our vets who is about to do a conversion can do a pictorial walkthrough for our own sticky. We have a few that are helpful, but they're always doing something extravegant. Seems no one has done a www.forum.saiga-12.com sponsored walkthrough on a BASIC conversion. Maybe if we had a detailed one it would encourage more of our noobs to do their own conversion. I'm afraid I don't have the experience (I've done two, and read a lot of shit here, but I'm no expert) or the funds to buy another one. I just told my wife it was my duty to buy a new Saiga and do a pictorial walkthrough on a basic conversion. It didn't work!! "Nice try" +1000 I have not yet mustered the balls to do a conversion, . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaneman153a 39 Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Cobra's is a little more than basic, but the FCG/PG part applies. It's stickied. Yeah, between his and the cross-conn one, that's how I did mine. Still it would be nice to have a basic one. Maybe SOMEONE (Dinzag) could bust one out on his next go-'round. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaneman153a 39 Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Cobra's is a little more than basic, but the FCG/PG part applies. It's stickied. Yeah, between his and the cross-conn one, that's how I did mine. Still it would be nice to have a basic one. Maybe SOMEONE (Dinzag) could bust one out on his next go-'round. It's super easy .22 shooter, just got to dig in and do it. I can't imagine many ways you could screw it up. The only thing I screwed up on my first, was getting impatient and forcing things. Got a couple scratches that are easy to fix. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Navy87Guy 1 Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 It's super easy .22 shooter, just got to dig in and do it. I can't imagine many ways you could screw it up. The only thing I screwed up on my first, was getting impatient and forcing things. Got a couple scratches that are easy to fix. Concur 1000%! The hardest part is taking the drill to that first rivet. Once you do, it's all downhill! There are a couple of little things I learned along the way -- like the fact that pistol grips usually come with the screw but not the grip nut. I had to wait an extra week to get one. If I had known, I would have included one on an order and saved myself some shipping! I have a PDF version of the Cross-conn tutorial - I just don't know how/where to post it. I made it so it would be easier to print out and have on the workbench with me while I was converting. I think it covers about 90% - there are a couple of holes (like reinstalling the BHO) that need to be filled in. Otherwise, you should be in good shape following those directions. Just go for it! Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 I know, I know, I need to do it. My main concern isn't following written directions or anything, it's the tool availability. Can it be done with JUST a drill as far as power tools? I might be getting a Dremel soon for other reasons, so that might help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MD_Willington 11 Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 A conversion video, like the ak builder videos on you tube would be awesome... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dinzag 31 Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 I know, I know, I need to do it. My main concern isn't following written directions or anything, it's the tool availability. Can it be done with JUST a drill as far as power tools? I might be getting a Dremel soon for other reasons, so that might help. Get a small $30-$40 drill press and a small machinist's vise at harbor freight and a few carbide end mills. (1/8", 3/16" & 1/4") A drill will work, but you will eliminate 90% of the work versus drying to drill. A small bench vise would help too. If you need the end mills, email me. I buy them in bulk and can get them fairly cheap. I will be offering some soon on my website for the do-it-yourselfers as well. Good USA made ones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jailbait 2 Posted August 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 i did it with a power drill (18v harbor frieght special) a flat head screw driver and a jeweler's file. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaneman153a 39 Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 I did mine with a flat tip, a hand drill, a vise, dremel, needle file set, and a stick of beezwax. Lessons learned, get a punch set (easier to knock shit out), center punch, and cold chisel. (Bought a set with all that shit for $30 at Home Depot) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vjor 2 Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 http://www.cross-conn.com/Saiga_Conversion/ Is working like allways. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShadowAngel 0 Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I would love a video tutorial. I'm fairly confident that i;d do it alright, but I'm really wary of doing something that could trash a brand new rifle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Superhawk138 202 Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I Just checked it at 5:45 8/16/07 and it was still online. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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