[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Removing buffer tube

Posted: 9/8/2006 9:33:58 AM EDT

I'm in the process of removing the buffer tube and I don't want to scrog anything up. The tube seems to be on the lower really good and I dont have a lower block to hold it in a vise. Any tips on getting it to let go or anchoring tips for holding the lower in a vise? Also (here comes the stupid) am I correct in using the nut fixture on the back end of the tube to torque on for removal? Thanks in advance.

trashcan

Posted: 9/8/2006 9:54:23 AM EDT

[#1]

Hm. I never used more than hand tightening then used a wrench on it with the recever held by my legs. The thing did not seem to need much tourquing to keep it in place. I'm suprised it is held good and tight.

Posted: 9/8/2006 10:04:53 AM EDT

[#2]

Yes - nut on end of tube is for tightening/loosening. Lefty-loosey, righty-tighty. It may be Loctited on and may thus require heating up a bit with a hair drier or heat gun. I always just pin the receiver to the floor with my knee, ghetto-style and crank on it.

ETA: www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=295288

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Removing buffer tube

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