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Posted: 9/17/2012 3:41:20 PM EDT
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I've got a lower and will start building my new AR as soon as I get the tools and remaining parts collected.
Is there somewhere y'all went for a list of the necessary tools? I've heard a torque wrench is necessary but can't find how may lbs. of torque are necessary so I can't get the correct torque tool. Any advice on the list and the torque wrench would be appreciated! Chris |
| Brownells also has a tool list ,If you want to buy a book I highly recomend the competitive AR 15 builders guide by Glen Zediker, it has a tool list and a lot or pictures. I have a lot of gun books and this has to rank as one of the best. I believe you can get them at Brownells or Midway. |
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BASIC WEAPON SPECIFIC TOOLS:
A1/A2 Front Sight Tool Barrel Nut Alignment Tool Barrel Nut Wrench Barrel Vise Jaw Set CAR Castle Nut Wrench Carrier Key Bit Set FCG Slave Pin FSB Taper Pin Punch Gunsmith Screwdriver Set Torx Bits add on Allen Bits add on Hammer, Small Nylon/Brass Combo Headspace Gage SAAMI Go Headspace Gage SAAMI NoGo Headspace Gage SAAMI Field Headspace Gage 556 Field Headspace Gage Set, Match [Optional] Mag Catch Pin Punch (milled for clearance) Pivot Pin Installation Tool Roll Pin Punch Set: 1/16”, 5/64”, 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32”, 3/16”, 7/32” Roll Pin Holder Set: 1/16” Notched, 5/64”, 3/32”, 1/8”, 3.5mm Stones Ceramic/India Trigger Guard Installation Bench Block BASIC TOOLS: Ballpeen Hammer Center Punch Dental Pick Set Feeler Gage Set File Set, Small Punch Set, Straight [steel]: 1/16”, 5/64”, 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32”, 3/16”, 7/32”, ¼”, 5/16” Sap Ring Pliers Torque Wrench Ft/Lb Torque Wrench In/Lb Vise CONSUMABLES: Dummy Rounds Mil-spec Barrel Assembly Grease [AeroShell 33MS] Rosin NICE TO HAVE: Bolt Disassembly Tool Brass Vise Jaw Covers Broken Shell Extractor Carrier Key Staking Tool Chamber Reflector Tool Clamshell Action Block Set FSB Bench Block Gas Tube Wrench Punch Set, Straight [brass] Roll Pin Starter Punch Set (Short Tip): 1/16”, 5/64”, 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32”, 3/16”, 7/32” Receiver Vise Block, Lower Receiver Vise Block, Upper Sling Swivel Staking Tool Trigger Pull Gage Upper Lapping Tool |
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BASIC WEAPON SPECIFIC TOOLS: A1/A2 Front Sight Tool Barrel Nut Alignment Tool Barrel Nut Wrench Barrel Vise Jaw Set CAR Castle Nut Wrench Carrier Key Bit Set FCG Slave Pin FSB Taper Pin Punch Gunsmith Screwdriver Set Torx Bits add on Allen Bits add on Hammer, Small Nylon/Brass Combo Headspace Gage SAAMI Go Headspace Gage SAAMI NoGo Headspace Gage SAAMI Field Headspace Gage 556 Field Headspace Gage Set, Match [Optional] Mag Catch Pin Punch (milled for clearance) Pivot Pin Installation Tool Roll Pin Punch Set: 1/16”, 5/64”, 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32”, 3/16”, 7/32” Roll Pin Holder Set: 1/16” Notched, 5/64”, 3/32”, 1/8”, 3.5mm Stones Ceramic/India Trigger Guard Installation Bench Block BASIC TOOLS: Ballpeen Hammer Center Punch Dental Pick Set Feeler Gage Set File Set, Small Punch Set, Straight [steel]: 1/16”, 5/64”, 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32”, 3/16”, 7/32”, ¼”, 5/16” Sap Ring Pliers Torque Wrench Ft/Lb Torque Wrench In/Lb Vise CONSUMABLES: Dummy Rounds Mil-spec Barrel Assembly Grease [AeroShell 33MS] Rosin NICE TO HAVE: Bolt Disassembly Tool Brass Vise Jaw Covers Broken Shell Extractor Carrier Key Staking Tool Chamber Reflector Tool Clamshell Action Block Set FSB Bench Block Gas Tube Wrench Punch Set, Straight [brass] Roll Pin Starter Punch Set (Short Tip): 1/16”, 5/64”, 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32”, 3/16”, 7/32” Receiver Vise Block, Lower Receiver Vise Block, Upper Sling Swivel Staking Tool Trigger Pull Gage Upper Lapping Tool good god that is a huge list to build an AR/ Vice block, flathead, torquewrench, barret nut wrench hammer castle nut wrench a punch kit. needle nose this is all you really need. everything else just makes it a little easier |
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Here's the critical tool kit if you already have a toolbox and workbench/vice and it's in stock right now at brownells... cheers
AR TOOL SET - Brownells |
This book has been helpful.
I also recommend from Brownells: roll pin holders roll pin punches pin pinch set a brass/nylon hammer Upper vice block Barrel nut alignment gauge ejector removal tool( used remove ejector if checking head space) Head-space gauges torque wrench AR-15/M16 combination wrench |
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