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12/30/2006 9:52:11 PM EDT
Please recommend me some tools:

I need a tool to put my 6 position stock on my lower.  Do you recommend a multi-tool type?  Which one?

Also, I need an allen wrench to put the pistol grip onto the lower.  What size do I need?

Any other tools that I am missing in order to maintain my rifle....oh a good cleaning kit as well.

Thanks.
12/30/2006 10:29:41 PM EDT
[#1]
try a search...

read this pls: www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=226782

if all you need is an stock wrench, get a $6 one from one of the EE dealers; if not, go ahead and get an armory tool, the DPMS one is pretty good, as is the bushmaster one

get a complete Allen USA set from oriley's auto or something, but the grip screw uses a 3/16" hex

be a little more specific: maintainence or building of ARs? and if building, to what extent?

almost any rifle cleaning kit will work w/ .22 rods; h/w, the OTIS or a USGI kit is more for the AR

12/30/2006 10:32:12 PM EDT
[#2]
for the grip, either get the intended flat head screw, or get a set of T-handled hex wrenches. Standard hex wrenches can be a bitch, if they even fit.
12/31/2006 5:18:23 AM EDT
[#3]

Quoted:


be a little more specific: maintainence or building of ARs? and if building, to what extent?



Well, I guess I mean both maintenance and building of ARs (or troubleshooting).  Like removing the barrel from an AR, handgaurds, cleaning.

Like when I asked for a tool to install the stock, I was more looking long term- maybe a tool that will install the stock AND do more things that I might need done in the future- rather than making 2 purchases.  And items that are of quality, cause there is lots of stuff out there to choose from.
1/14/2007 2:04:56 PM EDT
[#4]
I have:

DPMS armorers wrench
Upper receiver vise block
Torque wrench
Brownells roll pin punch set
Regular drift pin punch set
Heavy duty bench vise
Hammer with steel, brass, and plastic faces

This plus a few everyday tools you probably have around the house is all I've ever needed to completely build/disassemble ar's the right way.
1/14/2007 2:45:19 PM EDT
[#5]

Quoted:
I have:

DPMS armorers wrench
Upper receiver vise block
Torque wrench
Brownells roll pin punch set
Regular drift pin punch set
Heavy duty bench vise
Hammer with steel, brass, and plastic faces

This plus a few everyday tools you probably have around the house is all I've ever needed to completely build/disassemble ar's the right way.


Thanks, thats what I was looking for...
1/18/2007 9:38:28 PM EDT
[#6]
Eventually, you will need every single one of these and more...



In the beginning, you can get away with the receiver clamshell block and the DPMS multi-tool.
Then an assortment of punches and regular hand tools like screwdrivers and allen wrenches.
1/19/2007 8:53:41 AM EDT
[#7]
Ok the visual picture rocks.  THANKS!
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