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Posted: 10/7/2005 6:10:09 PM EDT
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Depends on what you have to work with. I have done both screws and spot welding. Screws are the cheepest and least expensive for setup but I think spot welding is better and cleaner looking. That goes against what I first thought on my first 5 builds! I was into screws only. Now that I have all the tools, I am to welding. I think that both are just as strong if done correctly but if you want it done cheap use screws. If you have all the toys, spot weld.
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Posted: 10/7/2005 6:38:15 PM EDT
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Can you rivet the side rails ?
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Posted: 10/7/2005 7:24:41 PM EDT
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Sure you can if you want that look. Anything that will attach the rails and not interfere with the bolt travel... |
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Posted: 10/8/2005 1:22:06 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/8/2005 2:23:35 AM EDT
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 He said "THE BEST" Dude....We all know that means Bubble Gum. Sorry Koob, I couldn't resist. WELDING. Welding is the best/strongest way to attach your rails to your flat. |
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Posted: 10/10/2005 4:30:20 AM EDT
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I have had great luck cutting a channel in the side of the Bent reciever and welding through the channel to the Rails. Once you finish welding it is as simple as grinding the weld flush. Good luck.
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Posted: 10/10/2005 4:59:43 AM EDT
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That's the way I am going to do mine. Of course I will use a screw to secure while I weld then remove it and weld up the hole up. |
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Posted: 10/10/2005 9:32:10 AM EDT
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I just bought captive fasteners (4-40) to put inside rail and am going to screw them on. All I have is a mapp/oxy torch and don't know if I could weld those on.. don't know enough about welding. Would rather weld
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Posted: 10/10/2005 2:03:43 PM EDT
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I have done both methods mentioned above (plug welding and 4-40 nuts and bolts), and both worked great for me. I actually only made one AK74 with the bolted rails and all the rest of my builds have been on home bent receivers with arc welded rails.
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