Mods and How-to's

Build Your Own Lowers

Submitted by TLH1001

Being a frugal guy, I decided to build my own.

I went to Lowes, and picked up:

• some 1/2x3/4x1/16" aluminum angle

Then to a marine supply shop for:

• some stainless steel 3 1/4" hose clamps
• some #10 screws, washers, and lock nuts

On to the local plastics shop for:

• a piece of 12"x12"x1/4" Lexan. The Lexan parts are 10 1/2" x 4"

The hardware cost $20, and the Lexan was free, out of the scrap bin.

Just cut the angle, drill some holes and make a couple of slots for the clamps. I used a 5/32 drill and make 6 holes side by side. Punch out the excess to make the slot.

Finally, use a small jewlers file to smooth out the slot.Cut the Lexan with a scroll saw with speed set in about the mid-range to prevent any heat build up.

Drill 3 equally spaced 3/16” holes for the #10 hardware. Finally put some thin foam strip on the angle to prevent any damage to the fork tubes. You’re done.