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Posted: 7/25/2013 11:07:01 AM EDT
Unlikely that it will stay at ONE build forever lol but I figured I'd ask.

I figure some form of upper receiver fixture or barrel extension fixture is the first requirement (which one), followed by a vise or vise like fixture.

What 'other' tools can typically serve the same function as a specialty tool?
Link Posted: 7/25/2013 11:08:52 AM EDT
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A good punch set; hammer with poly head, torque wrench, vise, upper and lower receiver fixtures, a bottle of loctite blue and a stock wrench. NO DREMEL NEEDED.
Link Posted: 7/25/2013 11:59:36 AM EDT
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A good punch set; hammer with poly head, torque wrench, vise, upper and lower receiver fixtures, a bottle of loctite blue and a stock wrench. NO DREMEL NEEDED.
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I use everything bolded.  Everything else makes life easier but isn't absolutely required.  I'm no expert, but it works for me.  With that said, I do have everything else minus the loctite.
Link Posted: 7/25/2013 12:06:12 PM EDT
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I use everything bolded.  Everything else makes life easier but isn't absolutely required.  I'm no expert, but it works for me.  With that said, I do have everything else minus the loctite.
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A good punch set; hammer with poly head, torque wrench, vise, upper and lower receiver fixtures, a bottle of loctite blue and a stock wrench. NO DREMEL NEEDED.


I use everything bolded.  Everything else makes life easier but isn't absolutely required.  I'm no expert, but it works for me.  With that said, I do have everything else minus the loctite.


Can I ask how you tighten the barrel nut without the fixtures and the vise?  Just curious as I haven't seen a build done without those.
Link Posted: 7/25/2013 1:07:39 PM EDT
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I have done builds with a vise and without. The ones without i just laid on a table and had someone hold the receiver and tightened it with a barrel nut wrench until snug then  loosen and tighten a few times till the next hole on the barrel nut lines up with the receiver. The torque range is just specified for a military manual purpose. If you tighten it by hand you will still fall in the same range. I would not suggest this to someone that is not mechanically inclined however.
Link Posted: 7/25/2013 3:54:50 PM EDT
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or if you have acces to a vise you just need some wood. it can be done but the clamshell  kit is only 30 bucks
Link Posted: 7/25/2013 4:47:10 PM EDT
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Can I ask how you tighten the barrel nut without the fixtures and the vise?  Just curious as I haven't seen a build done without those.
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A good punch set; hammer with poly head, torque wrench, vise, upper and lower receiver fixtures, a bottle of loctite blue and a stock wrench. NO DREMEL NEEDED.


I use everything bolded.  Everything else makes life easier but isn't absolutely required.  I'm no expert, but it works for me.  With that said, I do have everything else minus the loctite.


Can I ask how you tighten the barrel nut without the fixtures and the vise?  Just curious as I haven't seen a build done without those.


I've found myself in a couple interesting positions doing barrel nuts, I usually wind up using my knees and some moleskin cloth, or a table and a friend.  Easiest way? Nope.  I tend to like taking the hard route.
Link Posted: 7/25/2013 5:14:24 PM EDT
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You could probably do without a stock wrench.  A strap wrench will work just as well, and can be used for other purposes. And a regular wrench will tighten down any A2 style stock. YMMV
Link Posted: 7/25/2013 5:24:01 PM EDT
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I've found myself in a couple interesting positions doing barrel nuts, I usually wind up using my knees and some moleskin cloth, or a table and a friend.  Easiest way? Nope.  I tend to like taking the hard route.
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A good punch set; hammer with poly head, torque wrench, vise, upper and lower receiver fixtures, a bottle of loctite blue and a stock wrench. NO DREMEL NEEDED.


I use everything bolded.  Everything else makes life easier but isn't absolutely required.  I'm no expert, but it works for me.  With that said, I do have everything else minus the loctite.


Can I ask how you tighten the barrel nut without the fixtures and the vise?  Just curious as I haven't seen a build done without those.


I've found myself in a couple interesting positions doing barrel nuts, I usually wind up using my knees and some moleskin cloth, or a table and a friend.  Easiest way? Nope.  I tend to like taking the hard route.


Thanks for the replies on that guys, never even thought about doing it without a vise and the fixtures but I guess that does make sense!
Link Posted: 7/25/2013 5:33:33 PM EDT
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No way would I do a build I plan to use without a vise and barrel nut wrench (armorers wrench). Maybe a mock up to see what it all looks like, but there is a torque spec for a reason.
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