Tighten up that Woo!

xtriggerman · January 15, 2010, 11:12

The most basic mod to tighten up those loose reciever joints is this one. The bottom is stock, the top shows a pressed in solid "cone" point that is trimmed more straight around the bottom. This draws the top reciever down tight to the lower.

About time a forum was dedicated, Heres my chopper with a finned SS barrel and a basic.

s0b3 · January 15, 2010, 13:11

that cone point an easy mod to make or does it require a press or welding? i assume someone could make a slipover taper that fits over the factory one right? it would have to be real thin though as to not add too much material.

xtriggerman · January 15, 2010, 22:27

The only way to make it is on a lathe. You just cut the original little tube off and make a solid pin with a cone end. make it fit snug into the original tube and tap it in with a hammer. Done.

daimok · January 16, 2010, 01:52

I will have to crack mine open and look but the play was one of the few things to bug me about a daewoo. I can't remember if i modifed a AR accuwedge ,, used a generic type of accuwedge or if it was just a plastic cap i had that fit over the lug.

cockroach · March 01, 2010, 20:38

Quote:

Originally posted by xtriggerman
The only way to make it is on a lathe. You just cut the original little tube off and make a solid pin with a cone end. make it fit snug into the original tube and tap it in with a hammer. Done.

This was done for me by xtriggerman extremely professionally, in stainless no less!! As I currently have almost no heavy shop tools (Picture a drill chucked in a bench vise for a lathe) it would have taken me a loong time to tool this.

I highly recommend anybody with a woo contact him for details as mine feels like a whole new gun. This is best unseen mod there is.

I can not say enough good things, instant tier upgrade.

jugrunner · March 01, 2010, 20:57

How much ?

xtriggerman · March 02, 2010, 10:38

Quote:

Originally posted by cockroach

This was done for me by xtriggerman extremely professionally, in stainless no less!! As I currently have almost no heavy shop tools (Picture a drill chucked in a bench vise for a lathe) it would have taken me a loong time to tool this.

I highly recommend anybody with a woo contact him for details as mine feels like a whole new gun. This is best unseen mod there is.

I can not say enough good things, instant tier upgrade.

Thank you for such a fine review!
Theres not that much traffic here on the Woo, so I don't think I will be innundated with these. But for those who are bothered with the wigglely workmanship of a stock Woo, I would bang this out for $25, shipped Priority Mail only w/ tracking ($5+there alone).
Its gotta be tight to be right!!!!!!! Be Well Folks

cockroach · March 10, 2010, 23:53

This should be the second most important mod right after the 90* throw safety!!

DaCapster · April 03, 2010, 16:25

I have used a small spring over the rear lock to tighten the upper and lower for years now....Have few dozen cut as of this time, SoB3 is trying a few now and will report how he likes them..... only a buck a piece when all is said and done.

GDavis · April 04, 2010, 11:31

I simply put a couple of layers of tin foil (single piece folded over) on the "ledge" on the lower at the rear of the receiver.

With it there was some play, with it the play is gone. In a way it is acting like an accuwedge applying a bit more pressure on the upper. Doesn't rust, and if lost is easy to replace. Price? About as close to zero as you can get.

tiblow · April 21, 2010, 21:31

I sent mine to have it done by xtriggerman and he took good care of me!! I got the recoil rod back with-in three days and it made a real difference in the Woo, much tighter indeed!!! Bravo xtriggerman!!!

thanks

jerry704 · April 27, 2012, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtriggerman

The most basic mod to tighten up those loose reciever joints is this one. The bottom is stock, the top shows a pressed in solid "cone" point that is trimmed more straight around the bottom. This draws the top reciever down tight to the lower.

About time a forum was dedicated, Heres my chopper with a finned SS barrel and a basic.

anybody save these pics?
i would love to tighten up my woo

xtriggerman · May 01, 2012, 21:32

Here you go, The picture shows how drastic a oversized diameter taper you need to take up the slop in the lower frame hole. take your pictured recoil assembly out of the upper and put it in the lower frame lock up hole. WARNING.....After you see just how over sized the hole in the frame is to that lock up "tube", dont blame me if you cant sleep well....just knowing.
The tapered plug also has the lower part of the taper trimmed off slightly so as to make sure the new plug migrates the upper as far down as possible with out hanging up on the bottom taper of the new plug. A spring some where in there to do the same job is not a good idea. A spring tensioned lock up will most likely do nothing to stem barrel harmonics. A ridged metal to metal lock up is the road to squeak out better accuracy. One of these days I should bang out a few of these taper plugs.

mdkdc · May 02, 2012, 08:24

I think a lot of people would be interested in getting one of these from you. Does $25 still seem like a good number that you mentioned before? I would say I am definitely interested.

IslandTimes · May 02, 2012, 09:24

I currently use a foam earplug between the upper and lower, however I'd really be interested in your plug if you decide to make them.

Blain · May 02, 2012, 16:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by IslandTimes

I currently use a foam earplug between the upper and lower, however I'd really be interested in your plug if you decide to make them.

I don't get what the fuss is about? My woo never seemed loose to me?

IslandTimes · May 02, 2012, 17:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blain

I don't get what the fuss is about? My woo never seemed loose to me?

Mine's loose enough to have a noticeable rattle when handled without the foam plug. Probably only a gap of a couple millimeters, but the play was getting on my nerves. When I bought the gun someone had actually placed a thin fiberglass sheet in the frame hole to tighten it up. Unfortunately this made it so tight that I could barely unlatch the gun, so I took it out.

xtriggerman · May 02, 2012, 23:13

I cant find my drawing on the plug. So Ill do them on occasion with the "spring-less" recoil assembly mailed in to me. The play varies from terrible to so-so, but all of the ones I sold had some play.
25 plus return shipping would do it. PM me with your zip and I'll get back to you on the priority mail charge. Or figure it your self to 12458 for 6oz, small priority mail box.

Gladdis · June 19, 2012, 07:27

Hey Xtriggerman, do you have any of the stainless plugs built yet? I would like to buy one. PM me when you get a chance. THANKS! Gladdis

January 15, 2010, 11:12	#1
xtriggerman Registered FALaholic #: 51271 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Napanoch Posts: 51	Tighten up that Woo! The most basic mod to tighten up those loose reciever joints is this one. The bottom is stock, the top shows a pressed in solid "cone" point that is trimmed more straight around the bottom. This draws the top reciever down tight to the lower. About time a forum was dedicated, Heres my chopper with a finned SS barrel and a basic.

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cockroach Registered FALaholic #: 49825 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: TX Posts: 9	This should be the second most important mod right after the 90* throw safety!! Last edited by cockroach; March 12, 2010 at 00:05.

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Gladdis Registered FALaholic #: 66571 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bangor, Maine Posts: 4	receiver tightening plug Hey Xtriggerman, do you have any of the stainless plugs built yet? I would like to buy one. PM me when you get a chance. THANKS! Gladdis Last edited by Gladdis; June 19, 2012 at 07:47.

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January 15, 2010, 13:11	#2
s0b3 Registered FALaholic #: 22418 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 571	that cone point an easy mod to make or does it require a press or welding? i assume someone could make a slipover taper that fits over the factory one right? it would have to be real thin though as to not add too much material.

January 15, 2010, 22:27	#3
xtriggerman Registered FALaholic #: 51271 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Napanoch Posts: 51	The only way to make it is on a lathe. You just cut the original little tube off and make a solid pin with a cone end. make it fit snug into the original tube and tap it in with a hammer. Done.

January 16, 2010, 01:52	#4
daimok Registered FALaholic #: 175 Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 334	I will have to crack mine open and look but the play was one of the few things to bug me about a daewoo. I can't remember if i modifed a AR accuwedge ,, used a generic type of accuwedge or if it was just a plastic cap i had that fit over the lug.

April 03, 2010, 16:25	#9
DaCapster Registered FALaholic #: 28303 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 8	I have used a small spring over the rear lock to tighten the upper and lower for years now....Have few dozen cut as of this time, SoB3 is trying a few now and will report how he likes them..... only a buck a piece when all is said and done.

April 04, 2010, 11:31	#10
GDavis Registered FALaholic #: 5233 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 184	I simply put a couple of layers of tin foil (single piece folded over) on the "ledge" on the lower at the rear of the receiver. With it there was some play, with it the play is gone. In a way it is acting like an accuwedge applying a bit more pressure on the upper. Doesn't rust, and if lost is easy to replace. Price? About as close to zero as you can get.

April 21, 2010, 21:31	#11
tiblow Registered FALaholic #: 12893 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: middle earth Posts: 1,097	I sent mine to have it done by xtriggerman and he took good care of me!! I got the recoil rod back with-in three days and it made a real difference in the Woo, much tighter indeed!!! Bravo xtriggerman!!! thanks

May 01, 2012, 21:32	#13
xtriggerman Registered FALaholic #: 51271 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Napanoch Posts: 51	Here you go, The picture shows how drastic a oversized diameter taper you need to take up the slop in the lower frame hole. take your pictured recoil assembly out of the upper and put it in the lower frame lock up hole. WARNING.....After you see just how over sized the hole in the frame is to that lock up "tube", dont blame me if you cant sleep well....just knowing. The tapered plug also has the lower part of the taper trimmed off slightly so as to make sure the new plug migrates the upper as far down as possible with out hanging up on the bottom taper of the new plug. A spring some where in there to do the same job is not a good idea. A spring tensioned lock up will most likely do nothing to stem barrel harmonics. A ridged metal to metal lock up is the road to squeak out better accuracy. One of these days I should bang out a few of these taper plugs.

May 02, 2012, 08:24	#14
mdkdc Registered FALaholic #: 66083 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Kalispell, Montana Posts: 2	I think a lot of people would be interested in getting one of these from you. Does $25 still seem like a good number that you mentioned before? I would say I am definitely interested.

May 02, 2012, 09:24	#15
IslandTimes Registered FALaholic #: 64922 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mississippi Posts: 31	I currently use a foam earplug between the upper and lower, however I'd really be interested in your plug if you decide to make them.

May 02, 2012, 23:13	#18
xtriggerman Registered FALaholic #: 51271 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Napanoch Posts: 51	I cant find my drawing on the plug. So Ill do them on occasion with the "spring-less" recoil assembly mailed in to me. The play varies from terrible to so-so, but all of the ones I sold had some play. 25 plus return shipping would do it. PM me with your zip and I'll get back to you on the priority mail charge. Or figure it your self to 12458 for 6oz, small priority mail box.