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Posted: 5/31/2010 2:31:49 PM
I like the set screw idea.
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Posted: 7/10/2010 12:41:55 PM
This is clearest and best presentation on this subject I have ever seen. You put a lot of work and thought into you post. Wonderful post.
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Posted: 7/10/2010 1:57:53 PM
Great write up, definitely helps to have the roll pin punches and holder. Makes life easier.
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Posted: 7/10/2010 6:19:55 PM
Very Good write up. Well shot and with good explinations.
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Posted: 10/2/2010 10:39:13 AM
slide a scrap piece of high density plastic that I got from the wood working shop
hey, AR noobie here.. I'm getting some of the tools i need for my first build. Does anyone make such a piece of high density plastic that i could just buy that's the correct height? I've seen the same thing done with pliers but with my luck I'll still muff something up. 
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Posted: 10/2/2010 11:02:46 AM
Originally Posted By jetskimech: slide a scrap piece of high density plastic that I got from the wood working shop hey, AR noobie here.. I'm getting some of the tools i need for my first build. Does anyone make such a piece of high density plastic that i could just buy that's the correct height? I've seen the same thing done with pliers but with my luck I'll still muff something up. Thanks Larry Potterfield talked about a support tool by AR Stoner in this video. I'm trying to find the tool right now... |
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Posted: 10/2/2010 5:01:26 PM
[Last Edit: 10/2/2010 5:04:07 PM by CONKLE73]
Originally Posted By jetskimech:
slide a scrap piece of high density plastic that I got from the wood working shop
hey, AR noobie here.. I'm getting some of the tools i need for my first build. Does anyone make such a piece of high density plastic that i could just buy that's the correct height? I've seen the same thing done with pliers but with my luck I'll still muff something up.
Thanks 3/8” is the thickness needed to support the ear. Just get a piece of 3/8” HDPE or UHMWPE from eBay or woodcraft and it will last you forever. Here is a link for $14... enough to last you forever |
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Posted: 10/2/2010 5:45:07 PM
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Wow!...Thanks!..you guys are great!
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Posted: 10/2/2010 5:54:18 PM
Thanks for the info.
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Posted: 10/25/2010 1:18:25 AM
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Posted: 2/4/2011 2:47:27 PM
Originally Posted By jjs:
I like the set screw idea. FYI, as an all inclusive review, you forgot the magazine catch/release installation. Anyone know of a write up that covers the magazine release button? TIA |
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Posted: 2/4/2011 2:48:20 PM
Originally Posted By jjs:
I like the set screw idea. FYI, as an all inclusive review, you forgot the magazine catch/release installation. Anyone know of a write up that covers the magazine release button? TIA |
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Posted: 2/4/2011 4:00:25 PM
Awsome
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Posted: 2/14/2011 10:21:39 PM
Originally Posted By SigP220guy: Originally Posted By jjs: I like the set screw idea. FYI, as an all inclusive review, you forgot the magazine catch/release installation. Anyone know of a write up that covers the magazine release button? TIA Slide the mag catch bar into the receiver, put the spring through the hole the button goes in, then screw the button in. When you get it close to the receiver, align it, push it in as far as you can (I use a pen) and spin the mag catch bar clockwise and then insert a mag and fine tune until it holds the mag tight, but drops free when you push the button. |
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Posted: 2/16/2011 2:45:17 PM
Wow thank you I will build my next lower.
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Posted: 2/18/2011 7:06:58 PM
Originally Posted By Ridge_Runner_5:
Originally Posted By SigP220guy:
Originally Posted By jjs:
I like the set screw idea. FYI, as an all inclusive review, you forgot the magazine catch/release installation. Anyone know of a write up that covers the magazine release button? TIA Slide the mag catch bar into the receiver, put the spring through the hole the button goes in, then screw the button in. When you get it close to the receiver, align it, push it in as far as you can (I use a pen) and spin the mag catch bar clockwise and then insert a mag and fine tune until it holds the mag tight, but drops free when you push the button. thanks, going to have to play with the mag release tonight. |
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Posted: 4/23/2011 12:32:23 PM
Now you, or someone, needs to make a bunch of those push rods for installing the bolt catch pin. You'll sell a lot of them.
Oh, and make a tools list, with links. |
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Posted: 4/27/2011 2:56:44 AM
We need to print something like this to be included with our stripped lowers.
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Posted: 4/27/2011 11:44:24 PM
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We need to print something like this to be included with our stripped lowers. +1 on that idea. |
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Posted: 5/12/2011 6:39:57 PM
Originally Posted By Lancelot:
Now you, or someone, needs to make a bunch of those push rods for installing the bolt catch pin. You'll sell a lot of them. Oh, and make a tools list, with links. We will be selling them soon. :-) |
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Posted: 5/16/2011 11:48:40 AM
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this is THE BEST "build your own lower" guide i have ever come across. thank you, CONKLE73.
-future note for version 2.1: mag release button installation AND bullet button installation for us california residents! TY in advance! |
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Posted: 5/17/2011 1:55:58 AM
what size center punch did you use, and how can you tell how tight to make the castle nut without actually measuring it?
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Posted: 6/13/2011 9:35:13 PM
I was gonna make one this weekend!
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Posted: 6/16/2011 11:14:28 AM
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Posted: 9/17/2011 2:14:25 PM
Great write-up! I have built 4 lowers and I still gleaned some good ideas off of this. Thanks.
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