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Posted: 7/22/2015 12:17:44 AM EDT
| What do you guys recommend beyond the basic torque wrench, vice blocks, punches, screwdrivers, etc. What are the tools that you've needed or used before that people don't usually use to build a run of the mill rifle. |
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I would not say a person needs it all, but some things are nice to have.
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 Allen Bit FCG Slave Pin FSB Taper Pin Punch Gunsmith Screwdriver Set Torx Bits add on Allen Bits add on Buttstock Screw Bit add on Hammer, ¾” w/ Interchangeable heads Hammer, 1” w/ Interchangeable heads Headspace Gage SAAMI Go [1.4636”] Headspace Gage SAAMI NoGo [1.4666”] Headspace Gage SAAMI Field [1.4696”] Headspace Gage 556 Field [1.4736”] Headspace Gage Set, Match [1.4636” to 1.4736”] [Optional][Replaces the four gages] Mag Catch Pin Punch (milled for clearance) Pivot Pin Installation Tool Roll Pin Starter Punch Set (Short Tip): 1/16”, 5/64”, 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32”, 3/16”, 7/32” 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 Trigger Guard Installation Bench Block FSB Bench Block BASIC TOOLS: Drill bits Pin gages Allen Wrench Set Ballpeen Hammer Center Punch Dental Pick Set Feeler Gage Set File Set, Small Punch Set, Straight [brass] Punch Set, Straight [steel]: 1/16”, 5/64”, 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32”, 3/16”, 7/32”, ¼”, 5/16” Sap Ring Pliers Stones Ceramic/India Torque Wrench Ft/Lb Torque Wrench In/Lb Vise CONSUMABLES: Barrel Nut Shims Dummy Rounds Gas Block Shims Loctite [Purple]{optics screws) Mil-spec Barrel Assembly Grease [AeroShell 33MS or equivalent] Slip 2000 EWL 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 Knipex Pliers Receiver Vise Block, Lower Receiver Vise Block, Upper Sling Swivel Staking Tool Upper Lapping Tool Roll Pin Pusher for trigger guard WEAPON SPECIFIC GAGES: Barrel Straightness Gage Firing Pin Protrusion Gage Lower Go-NoGo Gage Barrel Throat Erosion Gage Front Sight Detent Depressor Firing Pin Hole NoGo Plug Gage Hammer/Trigger Pin Holes NoGo Plug Gage Muzzle Erosion Gage |
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Does it remove all your poor AR buying decisions? If so, I might be able to use something like that.  Quoted:
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A redaction rod Does it remove all your poor AR buying decisions? If so, I might be able to use something like that. If it did, I'd own a few of them
Poor grammar strikes again! |
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Some stuff I have had to use in the past
Old GI wrench with the three prong flash hider cut out. 320 or 400 grit paper. Snap ring pliers. Extended length 3/32" drill bit. 11/64" bit to clean out sight base detent holes A 8-36 tap to clean up sight post threads. A 1/2-28 tap to clean out built up carbon on used flash hiders so they would seat. Have needed a tubular rivet set tool many times to put the sling swivel on but never bought one. |
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