Kobold Clip Conversion

[Media Man]

Hey all, to save some money with my ESB build I decided to pick up a 'cheap' kobold flash on eBay. This flash came with a clip that was the wrong variant and lacked a step.

To make it more accurate to how it should look I filled the bottom hole with JB Weld and 3D printed a custom jig to drill and sand the step in. I don't have a mill so I created a sanding bit and held the clip against the drum as it span. Hit it with some Rub n Buff and got this result.

Let me know how it turned out!

 

[bobasfett]

Turned out pretty nice. Can you show a side pic?

 

[Media Man]

Side view-

 

[thd9791]

oh my gosh thats excellent! Can we see the jig? that's so creative

If you want to finish the corner, and have a steady hand, running a diamond bit along the groove will essentially mill the corner. Point the rotary tool at the back and rock the kobold or the tool to keep the curve!

 

[Media Man]

Here's that jig I was talking about-

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Just set it on the drum as it spins and slowly it'll eat away at the brass. Took some time but I was happy with the result. The jig that fits the clip was actually really helpful for drilling that side hole for the d-ring so I might start a run thread for them. Don't know how niche it is though.