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Dont make it complicated. And you dont have to buy all these expensive tools. IMO its a bunch of marketing hoopla.
Punches-harbor freight
Non marring hammer-harbor freight
Torque Wrench- Harbor freight
Armor's wrench- Wheeler (can buy at academy)
Clam shell vise block for upper reciever- Wheeler (Academy)
Magwell vise block- pro mag (academy)
5-6 inch vise- Sears
Boom your done! Total cost=$150 if at that
Buying fancy tools through Brownell's=$300 at least
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You may need screwdrivers / allen wrenches if you don't already have them.
Painter's tape can be very helpful as well.
A barrel vise block is needed to properly install and remove muzzle devices. A block of wood works, but I got one off Amazon for $20.
Make sure you clamshell vise block has the supporting insert. Mine came with a gas tube guide rod, which has been helpful. It helps me center free float barrel nuts more than anything else.
Roll pin starters can be very helpful, but not critical. I would recommend a good set of punches from Brownell's if you plan on doing more than 1 or 2, but cheap ones will work.
CLP is nice to have on hand to clean off the preservative sticky grease on parts, and keep them a little wet to help with install.
Beware of any special tools a handguard may need.
A laptop / tablet to watch all the install videos
here.