Warning

 

Close
Confirm Action

Are you sure you wish to do this?

Cancel Confirm
AR15.COM
AR Sponsor
9/8/2006 9:33:58 AM EDT
I'm in the process of removing the buffer tube and I don't want to scrog anything up. The tube seems to be on the lower really good and I dont have a lower block to hold it in a vise. Any tips on getting it to let go or anchoring tips for holding the lower in a vise? Also (here comes the stupid) am I correct in using the nut fixture on the back end of the tube to torque on for removal? Thanks in advance.
trashcan
9/8/2006 9:54:23 AM EDT
[#1]
Hm.  I never used more than hand tightening then used a wrench on it with the recever held by my legs.  The thing did not seem to need much tourquing to keep it in place.  I'm suprised it is held good and tight.
9/8/2006 10:04:53 AM EDT
[#2]
Yes - nut on end of tube is for tightening/loosening.  Lefty-loosey, righty-tighty.  It may be Loctited on and may thus require heating up a bit with a hair drier or heat gun.  I always just pin the receiver to the floor with my knee, ghetto-style and crank on it.

ETA: www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=295288
AR Sponsor
Close Join Our Mail List to Stay Up To Date! Win a FREE Membership!

Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!

You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.


By signing up you agree to our User Agreement. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win.