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Posted: 5/27/2009 8:09:27 PM EDT
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To assemble the lower receiver, what specific (size) tools do I need?
Gunsmith Hammer Hammer Block Mag Well Vise Front Pin Installation Tool Driver for Pistol Grip Screw Wrench for buffer tube - what size? What size roll pin and roll pin starter punches are needed? 0.093" & 0.155" Rugular Punches? What am I missing? I'm trying to put together a quality set of tools, but if I only need 2 punch sizes, it may be cheaper to by the individual punches rather than a couple of sets. Thanks |
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I bought a cheap set of punches, a telestock wrench, and used a hammer to tap the pins in. That's it. I've built about 6 lowers up with just that. A good thing to get (it's online for free somewhere too) is the USMC manual for the M16, that will have the tools, function checks, troubleshooting info in it.
If you're putting an A2 stock on, a big screwdriver will do just fine. |
| All you need is a pair of vise grips to press in the trigger guard roll pin (much less likely to break off the ears this way) and the Bolt catch roll pin, whatever tool is required to put on the pistol grip, whether it be an allen wrench of a screw driver, and maybe a hammer/mallet to put to in the trigger pins. |
| Might add masking tape to the list. If you're a rookie like me it could help save your finish while doing your first one. I recommend you get the proper tools first or once you get all the parts you'll start putting it together with whatever you can find. (I did at least) |
| The only thing I bought new for my build was a set of punches and they were something I wanted anyway. I agree about the masking tape as you can use it on the lower for protection when you pu t in some of the pins. One thing for sure to remember is to make sure you have a block of wood under the ears when you put in the pin for the trigger guard. The tutorial in this website makes it easier to do it right. |
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