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Posted: 10/20/2006 7:09:32 PM EDT
| So what tools would I need to build my first AR. So far I have an armorer's tool and a stock wrench. I need to pick up one of the DPMS recevier claw's but what else would I need? |
I would go with an action block over the Rec claw type to hold the upper reciver when doing the barreling. The stress is more evenly spred over the reciver. I would get a good set of punchs in diffent sizes. Also a small brass hammer or plastic mallet. A set of jeweler screwdrivers and a foam cover to keep your bear cold! 
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| I have the Claw and like it better than the older style action block that I used to own. If you are doing the lower from parts also you will need some punches also. Brownells makes a nice punch set. They also have some nice roll pin holders that will assist you in the lower build up. I am not completely sure what size roll pin holders or punches you will need but you may find the info in some of the tacked "How To" threads at the top. |
| I'm right in the middle of my first build, so far I have the lower receiver assembled with the stock, buffer and spring. All I've needed so far, besides a credit card, are duct tape, a small hammer and a small flat head screw driver. I've just bought the upper receiver and my next puchase will be the receiver block. After that I'm not sure, some would say you need a torque wrench for the barrel. But refer to the thread referenced above. It's got all the info you'll need. It certainly helped me. |
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