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Posted: 8/5/2012 3:33:08 PM EDT
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Ok, I had this info saved on another lap top but it cashed and lost all my info, ALL MY INFO.
Hate to ask again but I need the help. I going to be putting two lowers together for my wife and sON. There going to PSA kits ( if they ever get em in again ) to go on the two lowers I purchased when they had a sale. What tools will I need and where is a good place to get them? While I'm at it may as well ask another. What tools or equipment do you recomend to maintain them, ( not the cleaning equipment ) but the AR itself. Appreciate it ! |
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Vice, set of punches (only actually used two sizes from a 4 set Lyman I got from midway), upper/lower receiver block (upper is only necessary one), barrel nut wrench, grease, lube, torque wrench, and possibly set of Allen keys off the top of my head.
For maintenance you can pick up a hoppe's kit with lube, bore solvent, patches, cleaning rod, and brass brush. |
| For assembling a lower, you need a decent bench vise (get as big as you can afford, aim for a 6"), some punches, a lower vise block (to hold it still when you assemble it), and access to a torque wrench to make sure the receiver extension is properly installed. You do not need any tools to "maintain" an AR, but you may find a Delrin punch helpful for a few tasks. The hardest part is installing troll pin for the bolt catch, and if you buy only one punch for this task, buy the specialized punch for this pin. I highly recommend Cold Bore Custom Firearms' punches. I bought their special tools and their roll pin starter punch set, and I'm very pleased with them. |
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For assembling a lower, you need a decent bench vise (get as big as you can afford, aim for a 6"), some punches, a lower vise block (to hold it still when you assemble it), and access to a torque wrench to make sure the receiver extension is properly installed. You do not need any tools to "maintain" an AR, but you may find a Delrin punch helpful for a few tasks. The hardest part is installing troll pin for the bolt catch, and if you buy only one punch for this task, buy the specialized punch for this pin. I highly recommend Cold Bore Custom Firearms' punches. I bought their special tools and their roll pin starter punch set, and I'm very pleased with them. Those are good prices on punches. My list for lowers 1. Roll pin punches 2. Roll pin punch starter set 3. Detent pin install tool 4. Brass/nylon hammers Upper 1. Bench vice 2. Upper receiver action block 3. Torque wrench 4. Barrel nut/armorer's wrench - I like the ones with an open style end, makes it easier to work with 5. AeroShell 33MS Grease 6. Taper pin starter 7. AR-15 stock wrench 8. Bigger hammer 
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| Ditto to what JmPnTX said. For assembling a lower, the most important tools are a good set of roll pin punches. Not so easy to find, the best ones hold the little devils securely so you can get them started, otherwise, you need 3 hands. I assembled mine via the visegrip method, but for most roll pins, the proper punches are the way to go. If you are going to install a carbine size buttstock, you will also need a castle nut wrench. I have a big vise, but I don't recall using it for the lower. - CW |
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For assembling a lower, you need a decent bench vise (get as big as you can afford, aim for a 6"), some punches, a lower vise block (to hold it still when you assemble it), and access to a torque wrench to make sure the receiver extension is properly installed. You do not need any tools to "maintain" an AR, but you may find a Delrin punch helpful for a few tasks. The hardest part is installing troll pin for the bolt catch, and if you buy only one punch for this task, buy the specialized punch for this pin. I highly recommend Cold Bore Custom Firearms' punches. I bought their special tools and their roll pin starter punch set, and I'm very pleased with them. Appreciate the help. Been swamped with work, but finally ordered the Roll Pin Holders and Punches today. Hopfully I'll be working on both of them both next weekend. Saved me $40-$50, 
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