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5/29/2014 4:45:39 PM EDT
Will I be able to completely assemble an AR15 from scratch, with this list of tools?

LIST OF TOOLS:
1. Yost 4.5" Vise
2. ProMag AR-15/M16 Upper and Lower Receiver Magazine Well-Vise Block Set
3. Dpms Ar15 Armorers Multi-Tool
4. Wheeler AR-15 Pivot Pin/Roll Pin Install Tool
5. CRAFTSMAN MICRO CLICK TORQUE WRENCH - 00931425
6. Wheeler Universal Bench Block

NOTE: I have gunsmith screwdrivers, brass hammer & roll pin punches.

*****If there is a tool I absolutely NEED to install a part properly (MIL - SPEC) please list it!*****
5/29/2014 4:52:10 PM EDT
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You need to get some barrel nut grease.  Do not use loctite in the event that was a thought.  And unless you have a proprietary barrel nut I am thinking you are good.  
5/29/2014 4:52:24 PM EDT
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You should be good depending on your final handguard selection...
5/29/2014 4:59:29 PM EDT
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BCM KMR13 is the hand guard im going with.
5/29/2014 5:00:11 PM EDT
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You need to get some barrel nut grease.  Do not use loctite in the event that was a thought.  And unless you have a proprietary barrel nut I am thinking you are good.  
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What grease do you recommend?
5/29/2014 5:05:07 PM EDT
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Get a pivot pin assembly tool for the lower or make your own. Some of the assembly vets here might have some good ideas, but this is the hardest part of assembly for me. I'm sure there are a dozen detent springs and detent pins on my garage floor that flew out before I made a tool.
5/29/2014 5:06:24 PM EDT
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Get a pivot pin assembly tool for the lower or make your own. Some of the assembly vets here might have some good ideas, but this is the hardest part of assembly for me. I'm sure there are a dozen detent springs and detent pins on my garage floor that flew out before I made a tool.
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5/29/2014 5:18:02 PM EDT
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BCM KMR13 is the hand guard im going with.

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BCM KMR13 is the hand guard im going with.

Since it comes with its own barrel nut wrench adapter, you should be okay.  You want Areoshell 33ms for the barrel nut threads...

 
5/29/2014 5:26:45 PM EDT
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Since it comes with its own barrel nut wrench adapter, you should be okay.  You want Areoshell 33ms for the barrel nut threads...  
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You should be good depending on your final handguard selection...

BCM KMR13 is the hand guard im going with.
Since it comes with its own barrel nut wrench adapter, you should be okay.  You want Areoshell 33ms for the barrel nut threads...  

This, correct? http://www.amazon.com/AeroShell-Extreme-Pressure-Grease-MIL-21164D/dp/B00FSD37CM/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1401413009&sr=1-1&keywords=aeroshell+33ms
5/29/2014 5:29:53 PM EDT
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This, correct? http://www.amazon.com/AeroShell-Extreme-Pressure-Grease-MIL-21164D/dp/B00FSD37CM/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1401413009&sr=1-1&keywords=aeroshell+33ms
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You should be good depending on your final handguard selection...


BCM KMR13 is the hand guard im going with.

Since it comes with its own barrel nut wrench adapter, you should be okay.  You want Areoshell 33ms for the barrel nut threads...  


This, correct? http://www.amazon.com/AeroShell-Extreme-Pressure-Grease-MIL-21164D/dp/B00FSD37CM/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1401413009&sr=1-1&keywords=aeroshell+33ms
Yes, but you can get a smaller amount from Umbrella Corp for $5.50/shipped which will be enough for many of your future builds...

 
5/29/2014 5:31:20 PM EDT
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Yes, but you can get a smaller amount from Umbrella Corp for $5.50/shipped which will be enough for many of your future builds...  
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You should be good depending on your final handguard selection...

BCM KMR13 is the hand guard im going with.
Since it comes with its own barrel nut wrench adapter, you should be okay.  You want Areoshell 33ms for the barrel nut threads...  

This, correct? http://www.amazon.com/AeroShell-Extreme-Pressure-Grease-MIL-21164D/dp/B00FSD37CM/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1401413009&sr=1-1&keywords=aeroshell+33ms
Yes, but you can get a smaller amount from Umbrella Corp for $5.50/shipped which will be enough for many of your future builds...  

Ok, thank you, much appreciated
5/29/2014 5:31:22 PM EDT
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You could do it with a pair of channel locks and a hammer.
5/29/2014 5:34:56 PM EDT
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MIL-SPEC
5/29/2014 5:50:10 PM EDT
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You could do it with a pair of channel locks and a hammer.

MIL-SPEC


You're right.  I am sure it will shoot way better if you assemble it with a bunch of tools.
5/29/2014 7:03:14 PM EDT
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I used channel locks worked pretty good
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