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Posted: 1/1/2009 3:09:01 PM EDT
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Is there a sticky or a link that contains all the tools needed for assembling an AR from the bottom up? I'm a little confused and I don't want to buy too much.
I would like to get the following: Action Block DPMS Ar wrench some brass punches (don't know what kit is best) Not sure about what else. Any help would be great. |
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Oh, and a set of duct tapped vice grips for the roll pins. Jim Ya know, I've been thinkin' about the tape covered vice grips. From what I have read on this forum they seem to work just fine, so I am probably whipping a dead horse, but I'm a little concerned about the fact that the vice grip jaws do not close parallel to each other. It seems like this would put a side load on the pin. Does anyone see any problems with using a small C clamp with tape over the jaws? |
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Here's what my personal kit consists of. Granted, you don't need everything on my list, but it sure makes life a whole lot easier.
www.bushmaster.com Bushmaster handguard removal tool Bushmaster receiver push pin tool Bushmaster action clamp Bushmaster firing pin protrusion gauge www.brownells.com Brownells Bench Block Brownells AR-15 Front Sight Bench Block Brownells needle oilers (quantity 3) Kroil (8-ounce can) Gas tube wrench "Field Gauge" http://doityourself.com Dasco 4 1/2" X 1/16" pin punch Dasco 5 1/2" X 3/32" pin punch http://www1.mscdirect.com Proto 4 1/4" X 3/32" Tip Super-Duty Roll Pin Punch Proto 4 1/4" X 1/8" Tip Super-Duty Roll Pin Punch Stanley 3/32" Square Nail Set Stanley 5 oz. Magnetic Tack Hammer http://www.olyarms.com Olympic Arms armorer's wrench http://www.harborfreight.com/ Pittsburgh Tools 1/2" Torque Wrench http://www.plastixplustx.com AR-15 Maintenance stand 16-ounce hammer Snap-ring pliers Needle-nose pliers moly lube |
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Ya know, I've been thinkin' about the tape covered vice grips. From what I have read on this forum they seem to work just fine, so I am probably whipping a dead horse, but I'm a little concerned about the fact that the vice grip jaws do not close parallel to each other. It seems like this would put a side load on the pin. Does anyone see any problems with using a small C clamp with tape over the jaws? I've only assembled a few lowers. I tried the visegrips on the first lower and could not get the hang of it (my lack of experience probably a factor). I would think it would be difficult to keep a pin centered on the face of a c-clamp due to the location of the pin for the bolt catch. For my next lower I used a roll pin holder followed by a roll pin punch. With the holder you can keep the pin pefectly aligned with the hole without walking. It made the job much easier and does not damage the pin. |
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el taggo.
also the tacked thread at the top of this forum tack seems to have a pretty good list... |
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Out of curiosity, what does the USGI wrench do that the DPMS multi-tool doesn't (both shown in the image, above)? It's more what the DPMS multitool (E) does that the GI wrench (L) doesn't. The GI wrench is designed for barrel nuts, rifle lower receiver extensions, and flash hiders. It's not "optimal" for barrel nuts-take my word for it! The DPMS tool handles all of that (much better at barrel nuts!), plus it does carbine extension castle nuts, and probably two or three other things I'm not aware of. For the record, I will NEVER again use a GI tool on a barrel nut. DPMS all the way. |
I have to agree with the guy above me, only DPMS tools. I have broken the pegs off of a GI wrech off on the barrel nut before (yes i was going the corret direction ). The DPMS wrech has way mroe contact withe nut and does not damage the nut like th GI wrench can.
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