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Posted: 7/9/2007 4:36:26 PM EDT
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Lookin' at the way it's goin', we're gonna have about 50 dremels and 20 or 30 drill presses  so yep, you'll get 'em done! Be glad to have y'all, look forward to meetin' ya. t |
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Posted: 7/9/2007 4:39:49 PM EDT
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If they don't mind sacrificing the original pin, then drilling through (from both sides if necessary) with a 3/16" bit and then usin' a 3/16" punch knocks 'em out every time. We ain't skeered of no pins! Replacements are $4 from RPG. I have a few already and can bring them, we'll see if RPG wants to sell/donate some more. t |
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Posted: 7/9/2007 6:45:15 PM EDT
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I'm being lazy here, but...
does someone have access to some Romy Kits or have another romy kit I can buy off you? I'd pay more than what they're going for now and I'd pay for a receiver. regardless I'll be there, since it's down the street from me. 
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Posted: 7/9/2007 6:48:48 PM EDT
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I'll have a flat by the end of the week. My birfday is August 18, so I'll see if I can get a parts kit for my b-day. |
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Posted: 7/10/2007 7:31:44 AM EDT
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No need for vises...got em. Benzomatic? Torch? I have a small Oxycetalene rig...so no need. I have armorer's wrenches for AR and upper receiver vise blocks for AR15 and AR10. Why would you need the go, no go guages? Is someone going to be putting on a barrel extension? Assembled barrels are already headspaced...but, bring em if you want...I may be able to find mine...but I never use em.... Bring your punches....but be careful about them..I have a ton of em. Fans are important..it's hot in there. |
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Posted: 7/10/2007 7:37:28 AM EDT
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I am in.
I want to do the conversion on my Saiga 12. I think I have everything except the rivits. Does anyone have experience with this? Coz, are you going to stock up on some AK parts of should I order some on line? Thanks, Thomas |
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Posted: 7/10/2007 11:22:43 AM EDT
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You should order online....I am so broke right now due to the expenses on my new home/property.....sorry |
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Posted: 7/12/2007 6:15:41 PM EDT
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What do you need? t |
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Posted: 7/13/2007 5:41:48 PM EDT
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I see there will be a park tank. Any access to a blasting cabinet? I have a Polish underfolder kit, reciever, and all compliance parts ready to assemble. Just need to blast and park 1st.
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Posted: 7/13/2007 5:56:42 PM EDT
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Someone mentioned a blasting cabinet in one of the threads, but keep in mind that we have 10 hours from start to finish. The other problem is having "enough" air compressor on site to push a blaster. You might wanna hit up a local automotive starter/alternator repair shop, most of them have glass beaders. You in Houston? Be happy to be add you to the list. t |
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Posted: 7/13/2007 9:24:48 PM EDT
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Unfortunately, I have to come off the list.  My cousin is getting married in Louisiana, and apparently my family expects me to be there.  |
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Posted: 7/14/2007 6:26:29 AM EDT
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Plenty of used 20" pencil barrel uppers floating around. Personally, I'd check if going on the cheap and using a used bolt from another rifle as well. That's just me, tho. |
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Posted: 7/14/2007 8:03:17 AM EDT
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What do you need? Email sent |
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Posted: 7/16/2007 3:04:59 PM EDT
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Have you guys thought of doing a Cetme or HK91 build party? Anyone building those?
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Posted: 7/16/2007 5:58:17 PM EDT
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I will be in comifornia, I just found out today. S$IT!
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Posted: 7/16/2007 11:59:25 PM EDT
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I don't know if ya'll remember me, but I'd love to get in on this.
schedule permitting, of course. |
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Posted: 7/17/2007 8:26:49 AM EDT
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A blasting cabinet? I don't have a full size compressor, only a compressor for airbrushing. Park Tank? Well, that's ok, but whoever brings it needs to bring the heater, rack etc. as I don't really have a place for it at this time. The work bench is 8 feet long and 3 feet wide. It sits in the center of the room. It has a vise at each end. If someone lives close enough to come over Friday night to set up some larger tools they're bringing I can try to get by there that evening. I'm moving about 21 miles north of my shop this weekend, so I have to plan trips there ahead of time. |
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Posted: 7/17/2007 12:48:38 PM EDT
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I need some help with 2 FAL's. |
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Posted: 7/18/2007 7:32:38 PM EDT
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Holler when ya figure out yer schedule, sure hope ya get to make it t |
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Posted: 7/19/2007 2:14:36 AM EDT
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I did the conversion on my saiga 12 a few months ago. Well, I watched another guy do part of it, and then I finished it. Its not too bad. Hell, you don't even need to do rivets unless you really want to. I just used some binding posts and screws on mine. If I get crazy about refinishing it, I'll just have a buddy weld the posts in and spot weld the trigger guard in place before I refinish. Other stuff you'll need are: Pistol grip, pistol grip nut, pistol grip screw, buttstock, and a trigger group. All thats involved is removing the trigger guard and drilling another trigger guard rivet hole farther forward. On mine, the reciever already HAD the square hole cut for the pistol grip nut, so I didn't even need to do that. Also, you just need to cut a little notch out of your US buttstock. Takes 15 seconds on a bandsaw to make the cut. |
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Posted: 7/19/2007 4:15:22 AM EDT
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no bandsaw unless you bring one.....I'm just emphasizing that I don't have a full machine shop... |
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Posted: 7/19/2007 4:18:30 AM EDT
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Just a note on that picture of my shop at the top of the thread......
It don't look like that anymore.....it's been used a bit...LOL |
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Posted: 7/19/2007 5:53:45 AM EDT
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Thanks Andy. I should have listened more carefully when you explained all of that to me when I bought it from you! 
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Posted: 7/19/2007 3:12:09 PM EDT
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Well, count me in trueno. I've got a Romanian G kit thats itchin to be put together. I just don't have the tools or expertise to confidently do it on my own.
Tom, its no biggie. If someone is bringing a drill press, a set of bits, and a grinder, thats basically all we need in the way of tools to do your saiga conversion. Maybe a set of hand files, too. Bandsaw isn't necessary to make the cut on the buttstock. It can be done with a hacksaw. eta: Let me know if I can bring anything in the way of food/drink. I'll be heading up from bee county, so I don't really care to haul a bunch of heavy tools that far. |
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Posted: 7/22/2007 2:44:46 PM EDT
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I have a pistol under construction on an FMP receiver, also have a 91 clone kit on the way. Be happy to chat with ya about 'em at the build! t |
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Posted: 7/25/2007 7:14:35 AM EDT
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I don't have anything in need of building but I'm really gonna try and make it just to meet with old faces.
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Posted: 7/25/2007 7:45:21 AM EDT
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It is on then! |
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Posted: 7/25/2007 3:06:26 PM EDT
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Is there a rough idea of how many people are coming?
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Posted: 7/25/2007 10:44:29 PM EDT
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Well, I was just curious. I won't be at the party as I'm only in TX during the week days. I'm moving soon, but was just wondering as I started getting into some HK and Cetme kits recently. Just bought a couple kits and some JLD Receivers. thanks though, I may PM you if I get stuck if you're available. |
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Posted: 7/28/2007 2:40:16 PM EDT
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Hopefully everyone on the list including YOU!  t |
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Posted: 7/28/2007 7:50:40 PM EDT
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Spoke at length with Andre at the Pasadena show, he and Wayne are eager to do whatever they can to help the show...er...build party go smoothly such as offer tech etc. I've just about got him talked into setting up a table and holding a seminar of sorts. Hoping he'll share some of his AK experiences, he's got some pretty cool stories to tell, he told one today about how he, Jimmy, Ivan and Kalashnikov were hangin' out in Florida. Seems that he and Mikhail's blond Russian translator hit it off very well LOL! t |
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Posted: 7/29/2007 8:11:31 AM EDT
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Global trades is local and could probably hook you up with most of what you need. |
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Posted: 7/29/2007 8:34:23 AM EDT
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Gosh, hate to put her through that much and you through the expense. Any other ideas/possibilities? Where are y'all located? t |
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Posted: 7/29/2007 8:36:47 AM EDT
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Man, you know how a third hand is always needed, we'd sure appreciate any help you can offer and would be glad to have ya! t |
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Posted: 7/30/2007 3:01:29 AM EDT
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You get ahold of that flat? t |
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Posted: 7/30/2007 8:00:55 AM EDT
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Yup. |
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Posted: 8/4/2007 7:53:51 AM EDT
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Great! There aren't many but as soon as I can tie all the loose ends together I'll post an update on what tools are accounted for and a few logistics that we'll need to pay attention to. Got a few more builders to add to the list also! t |
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Posted: 8/4/2007 7:55:01 AM EDT
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By the way...where's all the AR builders?
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Posted: 8/4/2007 11:11:09 AM EDT
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I hope someone is bringing a bending jig and a press... I thought I saw it on the list of equipment accounted for. |
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Posted: 8/4/2007 1:57:55 PM EDT
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I've got one more coming with me, he has a romanian kit he wants to work on.
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Posted: 8/4/2007 2:18:15 PM EDT
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We've got several 20 ton presses volunteered but only one will be needed, Turmantor is bringin' it, we'll use it for barrel work. As far as smaller presses, 2 would be good, we could do rivets and use flat jigs at the same time on those. t |
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Posted: 8/4/2007 2:19:12 PM EDT
[#43]
Cool! What can we call him? t |
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Posted: 8/4/2007 2:31:20 PM EDT
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I'm gonna have to bail, gonna have to work all weekend to meet a deadline. I was really looking forward to get the ak finished too.
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Posted: 8/4/2007 3:06:23 PM EDT
[#45]
 Hey, let us know if your status changes! thanks, t |
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Posted: 8/4/2007 9:47:56 PM EDT
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i am going to try to attend. i don't have an AK kit at the present, but would like to talk to those who do and see what is the best and where you get it, etc....
i work 3rd shift so would it be better to get there early(8 or 9am) or mid afternoon(3pm-ish)? hope ya have a great turnout regaurdless! S |
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Posted: 8/5/2007 8:00:18 AM EDT
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You'll have a golden opportunity to learn and/or teach at this event. Whatever time is convenient for ya you can bet on plenty goin' on when ya show up. We have a 10-hour window to accomplish as much as possible si it might be a lil hectic...so don't get yer feelins hurt...nobody will be ignoin' anyone, they'll just be busy LOL! So c'mon down and enjoy as much as you can, t |
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Posted: 8/5/2007 8:31:05 AM EDT
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My flats came in, so I'll have my Romy G, compliance parts, dremel, drill/bits, angle grinder, punches/chisels, files, rivets. (Posted originally on other venue). Plan to be there barring flight delays from Afghanistan. Let me know what else I can bring--if I have it I'll bring it.
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Posted: 8/5/2007 8:41:24 AM EDT
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Furniture...lots and LOTS of furniture... Hey, keep us posted, hopin' for stories of your "adventures"! t |
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Posted: 8/5/2007 2:14:42 PM EDT
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Just a note.
No open carry at the shop and no alcohol. (property manager's decision). I will have a couple of AR lowers available, but will be mostly there for moral support. If someone would like to volunteer to help get set up Friday night (if you live close that is) it would be appreciated. |
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