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8/10/2004 3:45:10 PM EDT
I was hoping to build my own Bulgarian AK-74 with some plum furniture but am beginning to think that it will be too difficult.

I have no experience with building my own rifles and have only poor to moderate mechanical ability. Do I have any chance of succeeding? hinking.gif
8/10/2004 3:58:33 PM EDT
[#1]
Im not some grease monkey, but have worked as a mech for the last 16 years, so I was worried also, number one importance  is to measure and remeasure. If I didnt have the easy accsess to all the tools I have, I would not have tried this. I do hear of people doing it with a dremel, a corded drill and hammers. I say try it, you never know till you try, and Im sure everyone here would be more than willing to assist along the way. I always thought about some peasent in a mud hut with nothing but 2 bricks and a wood stick turning out aks all day long, so surely I could make a reasonable attempt. And Im sure you can also.
8/10/2004 6:55:07 PM EDT
[#2]
Ill let you know next week..First I was a screw build then said what the hell revit..
8/10/2004 7:00:46 PM EDT
[#3]
Building my first as we speak on a OOW receiver.  I do suggest a drill press, hammers and files, oh and atleast a 12 pack.
8/10/2004 7:51:25 PM EDT
[#4]
Hmm, so not as easy as an AR 15 then?
8/10/2004 8:02:25 PM EDT
[#5]
I will be building my first on a FEG receiver in a couple of weeks after I sharpen my riveting skills on my new 20 ton press.
8/10/2004 10:09:06 PM EDT
[#6]
Look around the AK BIY forum please.. Everything can be found there!

Oh, and welcome to AR15.com!
8/10/2004 10:27:11 PM EDT
[#7]

Quoted:
Look around the AK BIY forum please.. Everything can be found there!

Oh, and welcome to AR15.com!





Is there a step by step do it yourself illustrated post and or section (like w/ the AR's)??????
8/11/2004 4:44:43 AM EDT
[#8]

Quoted:

Is there a step by step do it yourself illustrated post and or section (like w/ the AR's)???



http://www.acearms.com/tutorials/blank_build.shtml
8/11/2004 7:40:19 AM EDT
[#9]
It was alot easier than I thought it would be.  I did 2 screw builds--came out very nice.  
THEY WORKED TOO!!

It helps if yopu are familiar with AKs or have one to refer to.
8/11/2004 8:22:37 AM EDT
[#10]
Hey Roboman! Some day I'll give it a try.
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