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Posted: 6/16/2017 12:58:26 PM EDT
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I'm looking for a bundled tool set that included the following:
The essential punches needed to assemble an AR. A double sided hammer. AR wrench. Anything else essential to building an AR. I have seen a lot of kits our there, but there are 356482647582 choices. Anyone want to throw out some recommendations? |
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DPMS action wrench Wheeler punches Allen key set (L shaped ones so you can actually reach the PG bolt/screw) 1/4" hitch pin is a good idea too for installing front takedown detents this will get you off to a good start. You can get more, but this is a minimum |
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I am a fairly new homeowner and, sadly enough, I don't have any tools or a workbench yet. I think I may need to hand over my man card after saying that. Lol
I went to Cabelas this weekend and found, what I think, is a hell of a deal. Wheeler Delta Series Professional Armorers Kit It was on sale for 149.99 and came with The FAT wrench which is a $50 value. I took the money I saved and also picked up a Wheeler Roll Pin Punch Set. For some this might be overkill but it also gets me started with some tools for the garage. 
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| Its been my experience that most "kits" are full of 60% tools you wont ever use, and cheap out on the 40% of tools you will. I'd prefer to purchase the right tools as I find I need them. Wheeler is ok, some of their things are actually really good, the fat torque screwdriver comes to mind, while other parts of theirs are generally considered trash. Buy a quality armorers wrench, Magpul comes to mind as one of the better options, a good set of punches and roll pin starters, and your preferred upper/lower block, I've been using the Magpul BEV block with good results so far as a slightly cheaper alternative to have both an upper and lower block in one. |
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