Steel to fabricate a disconnector for a P-64?

goldmeister · Post by **goldmeister** » July 3rd, 2008, 1:00 am

TNGuns wants $26 for a disconnector set with a spring, pin, screw and plunger and all I need is the disconnector which I can easily fabricate myself. What would be the appropriate steel and does it require any heat treatment? Mild steel, tool steel or what? I imagine the original is a stamping so whatever it was, it was probably stamped in the normalized state. If heat treatment is required, once it's hardened, how far down do I draw the temper? Sure wouldn't want it any harder than the parts it rubs against.

Post by **normsutton** » July 3rd, 2008, 4:32 am

Goldmeister
if you are going to turn one take a nail close to the size , after its turned , heat to cherry red and drop in oil
or go here
http://p64.proboards67.com/index.cgi?bo ... hread=1582

NORM

goldmeister · Post by **goldmeister** » July 3rd, 2008, 10:51 am

Troy,

It wouldn't be a turned piece, but rather cut out of thin plate. According to your illustrated parts list, it's part #2. Top right rear of the frame that fits into a cut out in the safety. Between the parts list and your assembly manual you've done humanity a great service. Were it not for you, I'd still be chasing my tail trying to get it detail stripped.

Thanks,

Goldmeister

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