Dr Maynard:

      Thank you for this information.  I began doing some basic drawings last night.  I will contact Al Story and Ken Lewis to see if they would be willing to review the prints for dimensional correctness.  Very few people will be scratch building they're own receiver, but it would be quite beneficial to have it compatible with the internal parts that Borchardt Rifle Company makes.  This would be a plus for both the builder and the parts supplier.
      You are quite correct in that I have an ulterior motive for doing these plans:  I need to develop my skills in 3D modeling.  Though I have been using these design programs for years, there are several functions that I have yet to learn.  The contours and features of this project are going to force me to learn new skills.  If I seem a little reluctant in this task, it's because I chose to jump off a cliff and then build my wings on the way down.
       Please feel free to send me a PM; the advise of experts is always welcome.

Ken & Dr Maynard:

     Thank you both.  I wasn't planning to start until Saturday, but began yesterday instead.  I'm going to start the thread in the "Gunsmithing" section of the forum, because that would be a more appropriate place for it than the "General Discussion" area.  I'll meet you over there.

Here is AlphaWolf's drawing of the J.Stevens Model 44 action in preparation for machining.

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