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Posted: 9/8/2019 5:31:15 PM EDT
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I have these. Bolt Catch. Roll Pin Punch Set
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Posted: 9/8/2019 7:18:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI would add a 1/4" clevis pin as well for the front pivot pin install. Less than $2 at lowes or HD.
 Easy Install AR Takedown Pivot Pin w/ a Clevis Pin Trick! |
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Posted: 9/8/2019 8:17:33 PM EDT
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As posted above. A clevis pin.
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Posted: 9/8/2019 9:26:49 PM EDT
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I have a set of these. Cheaper than the Knipex brand. I use them to press in gas block roll pins. I haven't tried them for trigger guards or bolt catches
 
I also have a set of these, which have worked well. 
I also have a BEV Block. |
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Posted: 9/9/2019 9:32:25 AM EDT
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Thanks for the input everyone. Now I just need to order my BufferTube/Stock and Hogue Grip and I should be ready to assemble.
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Posted: 9/9/2019 10:28:59 AM EDT
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Basic tools:
1/4" Clevis Pin from local hardware store - to install front detent. Vise Scrap 2x4 for upper receiver vise block Scrap 2x4 for barrel vise block Relatively small hammer Cheap flat punch set (roll pin punch sets are just more convenient, not necessary) Barrel wrench Castle nut wrench Needle nose pliers are handy to help hold/start some roll pins Crescent wrench for installing flash hider/muzzle device Allen wrench, preferably a set (used for installing grip and some handguards) Torque wrench is ideal, but not absolutely required (you can buy, use once and return). If you build a lot, buy one. |
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Posted: 9/9/2019 12:41:13 PM EDT
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I'm a big fan of Wheeler products, and while these blocks might not be essential, I find them very useful for lots of gunsmithing tasks. There are lots of places you can buy these - here are the Primary Arms links just for reference:
Wheeler AR Armorer's Bench Block Wheeler Universal Bench Block |
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Posted: 9/10/2019 12:56:43 AM EDT
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My son in law gave me these for Christmas maybe 14 years ago just to use on everyday use. They really work well on pushing roll pins in.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-2pc-Self-Adjusting-Auto-Locking-Pliers-10-in-Home-Repair-Tongue-and-Groove-Pliers-with/999957733?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-tol-_-google-_-lia-_-218-_-pliersandwrenches-_-999957733-_-0&store_code=2231&cm_mmc=src-_-c-_-prd-_-tol-_-google-_-tools-_-MHLIA%20_TOL_Tools_Low%20Priority-_--_-0-_-0&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2e7hh7nF5AIVCtbACh2ZXwuTEAYYCCABEgLvAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Most of the things you acquire comes in handy sooner or later for all kinds of mechanical repairs |
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Posted: 9/10/2019 1:27:25 AM EDT
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Upper vise block
Magpul bev block Hammerhead rifle tool Barrel nut wrench for torque wrench Wheeler roll pin set w/ starters That hammerhead tool is the shit. Love the 4 engagement points on the castle nut wrench |
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Posted: 9/18/2019 12:06:35 AM EDT
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12" Channel lock pliers
10" Vise gips A small diameter punch set(mostly for lining things up, or setting a pin that last little bit) Electrical tape (to wrap the wrench jaws) Masking tape (to protect the receiver) center punch or dull chisel to stake things hammer spanner wrench Blocks if you want to build the upper |
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Posted: 9/18/2019 12:23:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
I have a set of these. Cheaper than the Knipex brand. I use them to press in gas block roll pins. I haven't tried them for trigger guards or bolt catches |
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Posted: 9/18/2019 10:25:02 AM EDT
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Headspace and the tools that deal with it are what scares me, i just have a hard time grasping how /why needed, yet i don't see them listed here?
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Posted: 9/18/2019 1:56:54 PM EDT
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Headspace and the tools that deal with it are what scares me, i just have a hard time grasping how /why needed, yet i don't see them listed here? I have seen to many Go gauge fails with various bolt/barrel combinations to let it slide. The headspace range is set in conjunction with ammo case specs by SAAMI here in the US. In theory if headspace is in spec any ammo that is also in spec should function in your weapon. A weapon can fail the Go gauge to a point, but with the tolerance most ammo seems to hold the shooter may never see a problem. The further out of range the headspace is the more likely a shooter will see unexplained malfunctions. |
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