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Posted: 1/20/2012 6:01:46 PM EDT
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What is the thread pattern for the rear screw threads of the buffer tube?
I got a tube from a forum member for nothing and promptly sent it off to John Thomas with some other stuff for refinishing. I got it back today and tried to install the screw for the buttstock only to find out that the first threads are all mushroomed over. Yayyy more problems. 
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1/4 28 Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile That's the pistol grip screw. Buffer tube is 1 3/16 x 16. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=636/avs|Make_3=AR-15zz1zzM4/Product/AR-15-M16-RECEIVER-TAPS-DIES |
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Thanks guys. Yeah, I sure wish I took a sec to check it out before shipping it off. not a big deal though, my old man is going to take it to his machine shop tomorrow and get it squared away. M1carbinekid, I wish I would have noticed the damaged threads before I anodized the tube. I would have certainly contacted you to let you know I found a problem. Since I did miss that damage, if you want to return the item for re-anodizing (after you've fixed the threads), I'll do it for you for just the cost of shipping. John Thomas |
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Thanks guys. Yeah, I sure wish I took a sec to check it out before shipping it off. not a big deal though, my old man is going to take it to his machine shop tomorrow and get it squared away. Assuming the threads that are messded up are the 1/4-28's - You may want to suggest starting the tap from the inside bottom of the tube. If the threads are buggered up enough to not let the screw start then they might be bad enough to get the tap started out of sequence from the original threads and then they would be cross threaded and really not good. |
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Too bad all of the weapon forums aren't like this place. Looks like we sort of watch out for and "police" each other. JT is a squared away unit. AGREED! Sort of... I think this forum has one of the most tight knit groups I have seen. I am thankful I stumbled in here and enjoy the camraderie. My wallet on the other hand hates this place. 
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Too bad all of the weapon forums aren't like this place. Looks like we sort of watch out for and "police" each other. JT is a squared away unit. AGREED! Sort of... I think this forum has one of the most tight knit groups I have seen. I am thankful I stumbled in here and enjoy the camraderie. My wallet on the other hand hates this place.
I know I'm fairly new here but I'm always amazed at how good forum members are to one another. Now if I ever get my ox out the ditch I too can complain about the shinking of my wallet! |
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Thanks guys. Yeah, I sure wish I took a sec to check it out before shipping it off. not a big deal though, my old man is going to take it to his machine shop tomorrow and get it squared away. M1carbinekid, I wish I would have noticed the damaged threads before I anodized the tube. I would have certainly contacted you to let you know I found a problem. Since I did miss that damage, if you want to return the item for re-anodizing (after you've fixed the threads), I'll do it for you for just the cost of shipping. John Thomas John, its not your fault, its mine for being in a hurry. I don't think it will need reanodizing, Thank you for the offer though. Also to give you the obligatory plug, everything you did looks great. I cant wait to get this damn tube fixed so I can get this pain this thing put back together. I just called the auto parts store and they have a 1/4-28 tape so I'm going up there now to see what can be done. |
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