M16 extractor?

[littlebuddybr]

I have a sako extractor jig. Is there any reason why I can't use the sako jig to cut a m-16 extractor?
Thanks

 

[Walt Krafft]

You need to rotate the bolt exactly 90 degrees to drill the retainer pin hole. Will your jig allow that?

 

[boltfluter]

My 4th axis rotates the bolt exactly 90 degrees. Lol. The 90 deg rotation needs to be as exact as you can make it. If not, your day is about to go very bad.
Paul

 

[littlebuddybr]

You need to rotate the bolt exactly 90 degrees to drill the retainer pin hole. Will your jig allow that?

I don't think the jig will allow the bolt to rotate 90*. Couldn't I just rotate the jig itself 90* since it is square?

 

[LVLAaron]

I don't think the jig will allow the bolt to rotate 90*. Couldn't I just rotate the jig itself 90* since it is square?

I dunno, can you?

 

[Jonnyofalltrades]

I don't think the jig will allow the bolt to rotate 90*. Couldn't I just rotate the jig itself 90* since it is square?

Without knowing what fixture or clamping setup you have, it's pretty hard for us to give an informed opinion.
Sounds like you might answered that question yourself.

 

[boltfluter]

I don't think the jig will allow the bolt to rotate 90*. Couldn't I just rotate the jig itself 90* since it is square?

I see no reason why this wouldn't work. Just make sure it is exactly 90 degrees, as the extractor will not work otherwise. Carry on and good luck!
Paul