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Posted: 3/11/2005 4:25:56 PM EDT
| What tools will I need to assemble an AR? I'm only looking for those needed to assemble a stripped lower, and attach a collapsable stock. |
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The basic tools you might need, depending on how mechanically inclined you are: Set of pin punches Small hammer Needle nose pliers For installing your stock are specially made wrenches for the castle nut, but I have used a hammer and pin punch in the past with success. |
Some Roll Pin Punches would be good to have also. And a roll of Masking Tape, to protect the lower from dings. 
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I recently attended an armorer's course and the following tools were recommended for a COMPLETE build: www.bushmaster.com Bushmaster handguard removal tool -- #HGD-Tool -- $19.95 Bushmaster receiver push pin tool -- #IMP-1 -- $6.95 Bushmaster "Go Gauge" -- #HGO-223G -- $20.95 Bushmaster "No Go Gauge" -- #HGO-223N -- $20.95 Bushmaster gas tube wrench-- #MBC-01 -- $29.95 Bushmaster action clamp -- #OM-003 -- $38.95 Bushmaster lower receiver vise block -- #OM-006 -- $29.95 Bushmaster firing pin protrusion gauge -- #MMT-0005 -- $14.95 www.brownells.com Brownells AR-15/M16 bolt ejector tool -- #939-000-003 -- $35.72 Brownells Bench Block (round, grooved) -- #498-100-100 -- $12.50 Brownells AR-15 Front Sight Bench Block -- #080-000-252 -- $34.97 Brownells needle oilers (quantity 3) -- #084-038-203 --$6.67 Kroil (8-ounce can) -- #471-100-008 -- $8.90 doityourself.com Dasco 5 1/2" X 3/32" pin punch -- #6472732 -- $3.89 Dasco 4 1/2" X 1/16" pin punch -- #6476659 -- $3.69 www1.mscdirect.com/cgi/nnsrhm Proto 4 1/4" X 3/32" Tip Super-Duty Roll Pin Punch -- #J49332 -- $4.96 Proto 4 1/4" X 1/8" Tip Super-Duty Roll Pin Punch -- #J49018 -- $5.43 Stanley 3/32" Square Nail Set -- #58-113 -- $2.55 Stanley 5 oz. Magnetic Tack Hammer -- #54-304 -- $11.03 www.olyarms.com Olympic Arms armorer's wrench -- #H28B -- $27 Torque wrench that will measure 30# Ball-pein hammer Masking tape Anti-seize Straight screwdriver |
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www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=5551&title=ROLL+PIN+PUNCHES 3/32 is #3 Roll pin punch (for bolt release pin) item #230-100-003 #3 Roll Pin Punch $3.75 1/8 is #4 Roll pin punch (for trigger guard pin) item #230-100-004 #4 Roll Pin Punch $3.83 Small item shipping $3.70 total delivered $11.28 |
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