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Posted: 8/23/2012 12:33:48 PM EDT
| Getting ready for my first build and I want to get a good set of standard punches and a set of rolled pin punches, the type that holds the pin so that you can insert the pin into the hole. My main concern is finding the rolled pin punches. Any ideas? |
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Here ya go +1 Use that same set on my builds, worth every penny. |
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Getting ready for my first build and I want to get a good set of standard punches and a set of rolled pin punches, the type that holds the pin so that you can insert the pin into the hole. My main concern is finding the rolled pin punches. Any ideas? You don't need standard punches. You want roll pin holders (or starters) and roll pin punches. Brownells and Midway have them. |
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You don't need standard punches. You want roll pin holders (or starters) and roll pin punches. Brownells and Midway have them. I don't disagree with the second part, but I personally think you DO need a set of normal punches...Preferably something other than steel to avoid marring the surfaces. I am wondering how people take off the FSB, align holes for the trigger pins, and push the same when pesky. |
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You don't need standard punches. You want roll pin holders (or starters) and roll pin punches. Brownells and Midway have them. I don't disagree with the second part, but I personally think you DO need a set of normal punches...Preferably something other than steel to avoid marring the surfaces. I am wondering how people take off the FSB, align holes for the trigger pins, and push the same when pesky. Agree. I do like Delrin pin pushers for the trigger pins and takedown/pivot pins which as you know is a type of high density plastic. Very good for this purpose....they leave no trace. Carpenter's nail set to get the FSB pins moving and a normal punch to drive out. |
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Here ya go Ok, which roll pin holders, or do you need the entire set? Same question on punches, go ahead and get the set or just a couple of certain sizes? Any other tools needed or would be helpful in putting together a lower? Already have the magwell block, vice and the castle nut wrench. I waited to order the tools and now my kits are in. I want to make sure I get the tools that are needed or that are helpful in the assembly, but not buy an entire set of tools and then only actually need one or two. |
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Here ya go Ok, which roll pin holders, or do you need the entire set? Same question on punches, go ahead and get the set or just a couple of certain sizes? Any other tools needed or would be helpful in putting together a lower? Already have the magwell block, vice and the castle nut wrench. I waited to order the tools and now my kits are in. I want to make sure I get the tools that are needed or that are helpful in the assembly, but not buy an entire set of tools and then only actually need one or two. 1fromtx: Good idea, only buy the pin holders for the roll pins you intend to install. Check this chart for the right sizes. - CW http://www.biggerhammer.net/ar15/pins.html |
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I did a quick Google search and found roll pin punch sets for a hell of a lot less than $50. Here's a link. Just browse through page by page.
I get by just fine using regular punches, but I admit that it would be nice to have a roll pin punch set. While it is NOT necessary, it would be more convenient. |
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Just keep this in mind. Even with dedicated roll punches, if you hit a hard stop and keep wailing on it, you are still going to destroy or damage the roll pin.
So many people claim they got roll pin punches because their regular punches destroyed their roll pins, when in reality, their stupidity destroyed the pins. I built several ARs with regular punches and never had a problem. I bought a set of roll pin punches and use just one out of the whole set when I do use them. That is the 1/8 size one. If I were you, I would just get a 1/8 size roll pin punch. You should not have to push or drive your trigger pins in with punches at all. I use something soft handled to keep pressure on them, while I get everything aligned, then they basically fall in on their own. My T-handle Allen wrenches have rubber coating that works really well for this. |
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Thanks to all for the information. I will be ordering the holders and punches today. Thanks again. Did you all miss this post from LAST MONTH? It's a dead thread. He's already ordered them weeks ago. I haven't, why start a new thread on the same subject if others like me can benefit from it. Actually, I think it would be a good idea to even have someone who really knows this stuff ( hint, hint to break down what tools are needed and what tools would be helpful for working on an upper, a lower, installing a barrel ext. And make that a Sticky. I know the sticky here tells how to put one together but It doesn't stupify it enough for people like me who are Mechanically Challenged. Then add it as a sticky. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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