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Thread: BAD-CASS 45 degree short throw: need dremel advice

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    Question BAD-CASS 45 degree short throw: need dremel advice

    I want to buy the B.A.D.-C.A.S.S. 45 degree short throw switch.
    I am going to have to dremel that extra piece of metal off.
    I know it will void the warranty.

    Can somebody explain what Dremel attachment to use?
    How long will it take?
    Do I need a vice?

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    Don't use a dremel, just use a file. And yes you will have to take that extra piece of metal off in order for the safety to fit inside the lower receiver. It took me 10 mins with a file to do it while I was sitting down and watching tv.
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    Can you tell me specifically what type (grit?) of file to use?

    I want it to come out perfectly.

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    Just use a standard Dremel cutting wheel the small fine one and it will be off is a matter of seconds. Then hit it with a jewelers stone of some extra fine emery cloth.

    I have 3 of them on various lowers.



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    I know the rule of thumb is to cut the cheaper piece, and for a very good reason. But is the slot that would need to be cut in the lower so the safety would fit, too difficult or risky to make? Or simply unnecessary?
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    Quote Originally Posted by MistWolf View Post
    I know the rule of thumb is to cut the cheaper piece, and for a very good reason. But is the slot that would need to be cut in the lower so the safety would fit, too difficult or risky to make? Or simply unnecessary?
    Unnecessary and risky. Just grind off the nub. I believe the nub is there for lowers that have the safe/fire markings in the correct location for the 45 degree selector, but correct me if I am wrong.
    Last edited by yfz; 11-02-12 at 23:51.

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    Yes, there is a lower that has it's markings to match the shorter throw safety. But I'm not sure why they made the lower with a notch and the selector with the nub
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    Quote Originally Posted by MistWolf View Post
    Yes, there is a lower that has it's markings to match the shorter throw safety. But I'm not sure why they made the lower with a notch and the selector with the nub
    Liability reasons, because of the selector not pointing at fire when it is actually in the firing position.

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    I just used a hand file and took my time.

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    Just use a simple metal file and take your time. I secured mine in my vise and slowly took off metal until it was flush with the body of the selector. You can barely tell anything was there.

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