Buckle up, fellow DIY enthusiasts, because Are We Cool Yet? just dropped a hot new project that’s gonna knock your socks off! Introducing the Carbon Alloy – a sleek, custom MAC-11 upper receiver that you can craft yourself from a carbon fiber tube.
That’s right, you can now add a dash of 007 swagger to your favorite pew pew, all from the comfort of your own (mom’s) basement. So grab your welding mask, and let’s dive in!
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Haven't had enough yet? We're pleased to announce that the Carbon Alloy DIY Mac upper has finally been released on our Odysee. The wait is now over, start building yours today pic.twitter.com/Ga3CZlskOA
— AWCY Arms (@awcy_arms) June 2, 2024
Carbon Alloy Mac Upper Technical Specs
- Material: High-quality carbon fiber tubing (for that extra tacticool look)
- Dimensions: Perfect for your average MAC-11 (Legal Disclaimer: double check your local laws, don’t blame us if the ATF comes knocking)
- Version Number: 1.0.0 (Gotta start somewhere, amirite?)
Carbon Alloy Mac Upper Parts List
Components
- Mac Bolt Barrel Trunnion (proof required)
- Glock 33rnd Mag spring
- SCS Plates
- AR FCG (fire control group)
Hardware
- 4x M3x35mm button head bolts
- 5x M4x35mm button head bolts
- 1x M5x25mm socket head bolt
- 1x M5 square nut
- 2x M6 socket cap nuts
- 1x M6x25mm threaded rod
- 2x M4x25mm button head bolts
- 2x M4x30mm button head bolts
- 4x M4 lock nuts
- 1x Sten mag release compression spring
- 1x 4mmx22mm dowel pin for Sten mag release
- 1x 1-foot length of 10-24 threaded rod (Grade B7 medium-strength steel)
- 2x 10-24 thread size steel binding barrels and screws (for 1/4″-3/8″ material thickness)
Tools
- Hacksaw or equivalent
- Dremel or router
- Router plate or multi-purpose cutting tool for Dremel
- Carbide router cutting blade
- Dremel cutting blade
- Drill and 1/4″ bit
- Shop vac
- N95 mask or respirator
- 1/4″ pull pin
Carbon Alloy Mac Upper Build Instructions
There you have it, folks! Everything you need to know to whip up your very own Carbon Alloy MAC-11 upper receiver.
This project has “cool” written all over it, just like the fine folks at Are We Cool Yet? who brought it to you. So what are you waiting for? Get out there, get building, and show off your shiny new upper to all your buddies at the range! And don’t forget to join the AWCY? crew at AreWeCoolYet.WTF for more wild and wacky projects.
Stay cool, my dudes!
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