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Posted: 8/9/2014 10:02:32 PM EDT
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As long as you have a stock wrench, a small hammer, a small set of roll pin punches, and a flat blade screw driver, you can build a lower. I built my first one with a nail punch and a framing hammer and a cheapo $3 gun show special stock wrench.
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Posted: 8/9/2014 10:03:52 PM EDT
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You will want a good roll pin punch set, a brass hammer, and some needle nose pliers. A set of Allen wrenches may be a good idea too. Sometimes the pistol grip screw has a Allen head screw, not to mention they come in handy for railed handguard installations and a few other applications.
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Posted: 8/9/2014 10:26:25 PM EDT
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-Any hammer. It doesnt have to be fancy. Seriously. Small is preferable, but if its regular size then just grip it on the head.
-Flat punch -Center punch (what you will use for roll pins and the stake job) -Vice + block -Random grease, anti seize, OMG TACTICAL AEROSHELL33MGERRRREDD, molly grease, whatever. -Torque wrench w/ barrel nut wrench -Long flat head (for the grip screw) -Maybe consider loctite but its not necessary. Some companies like to go full retard with that stuff 
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Posted: 8/9/2014 10:28:46 PM EDT
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A set of vise grips comes in handy for doing roll pins as well. Put some painters tape on the jaws so you don't mar the finish on your receiver.
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Posted: 8/9/2014 11:20:38 PM EDT
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Do y'all have any preference where to buy from?
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Posted: 8/10/2014 12:23:03 AM EDT
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You'll want a good armorers wrench, I have this one from Gem State Armory, it's very nice well made. A lot of the cheaper ones will break pretty easily. Another must have is a set of roll pin punches, they make dealing with roll pins 100x easier. Other basic tools that you need are a hammer, various screw drivers, allen and torx wrenches for some hand guards. A Geiselle reaction rod is very nice to have if you are installing barrels or muzzle devices. Also a set of small pliers come in very handy, needle nose especially.
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Posted: 8/10/2014 4:38:04 AM EDT
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I use brass punches for the roll pins, less likely to mar the finish.
I bought mine from Amazon for like 30 dollars, namebrand was Grace I believe. Also invest in a reaction rod and not a viceblock, and spend the 8 bucks on a gas tube roll pin starter. When I built my first AR I almost started throwing my tools through my window just trying to set that thing up. |
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Posted: 8/10/2014 8:04:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Do y'all have any preference where to buy from? I bought all my tools from Brownells. I made sure they were all "Made in USA" and am happy with what I got. Small hammer w/ nylon & brass heads, Grace roll pin & punch sets, armorer's multi tool, "NRA edition" screwdriver set has the bits you need & not the ones you don't. I even ordered a small tool box to throw everything in. |
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Posted: 8/10/2014 8:08:57 AM EDT
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Grace makes great punches. I agree on the gas block roll pin starter punch and I also bought a bolt catch punch which makes it easier installing the bolt catch pin. Painters tape is also good to have for tape the lower in case you slip with a punch. It makes it easier if you have the right tools and prevents mishaps, most of the time.
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Posted: 8/10/2014 9:40:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I use brass punches for the roll pins, less likely to mar the finish. I bought mine from Amazon for like 30 dollars, namebrand was Grace I believe. Also invest in a reaction rod and not a viceblock, and spend the 8 bucks on a gas tube roll pin starter. When I built my first AR I almost started throwing my tools through my window just trying to set that thing up. Reaction rod is best for muzzle devices only and a poor idea for barrel nuts. Receiver vice blocks are for barrel nuts. |
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Posted: 8/10/2014 10:26:29 AM EDT
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^^^Yep^^^
Even though I've been at this for decades I just got a set of roll pin starter punches off Amazon. Maybe they will make the job a little easier. I also have smooth jaw channel lock pliers to press pins in if I want. Don't forget to get a 1/4 inch diameter clevis pin at the hardware store to help put in the front pivot pin. |
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