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Posted: 6/1/2008 12:46:53 AM EDT
What Complete Tool Kit's For An AR Lower/Upper?
Wondering if there is a complete kit, hopefully inexpensive-I bought a lower, and parts kit, and stock and want the tools for building-but wanted your opinion first 
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Posted: 6/1/2008 10:51:57 AM EDT
I built my lower with a DPMS stock wrench, a 1/8 punch, needle nose pliers, box cutter and hammer. Thats all you need for a lower
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Posted: 6/1/2008 2:28:07 PM EDT
On a related note, a 1/8th punch is something I could find at a hardware store, correct?
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Posted: 6/1/2008 2:31:50 PM EDT
It is
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Posted: 6/1/2008 2:40:44 PM EDT
Bushmaster sells two types of Armorers kits. You can check there. Most people here, myself included, just piece together what we needed. I am about to build my first AR, if my lower ever gets here. <taps foot impatiently> I bought a brass punch set, bushmaster armorer wrench, and a bushmaster action clamp (fits in vise). These are in addition to a light hammer and vise grips. Here is a good thread: http://archive.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=7&t=346038 |
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Posted: 6/1/2008 2:56:37 PM EDT
All you need is a punch and a hammer. These can even be used for the CAR nut on your stock in a pinch.
I RECOMMEND an AR wrench though. DPMS makes a great one. I also like to duct tape the lower anytime I'm getting near it with punches or other tools. It's cheap insurance against scratching and dinging your lower. |
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Posted: 6/1/2008 10:34:19 PM EDT
I think there is a market for a quality all in one AR tool kit. I have pieced together all the tools I need over time but if someone were to make an all in one kit that came in a nice molded case I would definately buy one. I bet a lot of others would too.
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Posted: 6/2/2008 5:52:23 AM EDT
Get yourself a multi wrench like the DPMS or Stoner wrench at Midway USA, an action block (I use the DPMS Claw), a nice punch set, maybe a roll pin holder set (all from Brownells) and you are just about set. Midway also sells a front takedown detent pin installer (about $4.00) that I have but have not used yet but I am sure it will save plenty of headaches.
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Posted: 6/2/2008 1:01:25 PM EDT
Brownells has all the tools and decent prices. Get roll pin holders, roll pin punchs, a multi tool and you are GTG for the lower.
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Posted: 6/2/2008 7:39:47 PM EDT
A few layers of masking tape is a bit cleaner
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Posted: 6/2/2008 7:44:27 PM EDT
A flashlight: Necessary when those springs and detents go skittering across the floor.....
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Posted: 6/2/2008 8:21:21 PM EDT
Don't buy a tool for installing pivot pin assembly. Go to the hardware store and buy a clevis pin and search this sight for directions on how to use it. Very inexpensive and very effective for this process. Saves a lot of time and no lost springs or detents.
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Posted: 6/2/2008 9:45:30 PM EDT
The roll pin punch has a round end that keeps it from mangling up the pin. It also keeps it from slipping and damaging the surface of your lower. A utility knife worked great for installing the pivot pin, but I like the clevis pin idea.
Glen |
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Posted: 6/3/2008 4:57:01 AM EDT
Thank you
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Posted: 6/3/2008 5:47:15 AM EDT
Worth saying again, be real careful, esp. when installing the bolt catch, use tape, lube the pins, and TAKE YOUR TIME ! |
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Posted: 6/3/2008 9:07:46 AM EDT
Butter knife works great too, and not risk of commiting hari-kari!!
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Posted: 6/5/2008 8:57:47 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/6/2008 11:55:34 AM EDT
Anybody want to by a slightly used pivot pin tool? The clevis thread was sweet...guess I need to build about 10 more lowers to pay for the difference... That's not a problem...is it????
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