SunDevil billet upper > Build It Yourself

Posted: 2/28/2008 8:45:20 AM EDT

So, how are you guys clamping these to install a barrel? The manufacturer tells me that a standard folding action block won't work.

Thanks, DutchV

Posted: 2/28/2008 11:50:34 AM EDT

[#1]

Schuster Mfg. upper holder $29.

or
DPMS Panther Claw $49.

Posted: 2/28/2008 11:55:43 AM EDT

[#2]

I wonder if I could just clamp it in the vise with two blocks of wood, sort of like the lower picture. Anybody tried that?

Posted: 2/28/2008 12:37:12 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
I wonder if I could just clamp it in the vise with two blocks of wood, sort of like the lower picture. Anybody tried that?

You mean like this?

-Jbot

Posted: 2/28/2008 1:06:29 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
You mean like this?

-Jbot

Ouch!

Humm that $29 bock is looking pretty good. $29 or $130+$29 choose wisely.

Posted: 2/28/2008 1:33:14 PM EDT

[#5]

Use the right tools for the job.

Posted: 2/28/2008 2:43:18 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I wonder if I could just clamp it in the vise with two blocks of wood, sort of like the lower picture. Anybody tried that?

You mean like this?

-Jbot

Very interesting - the moral of his story seems to be "don't pound on the wrench with a 32 oz. dead blow hammer".

Since I'll be building a new one (and I have a standard vise block for my old receiver) the wooden blocks may be enough.

Has anybody else used the poly cutting board trick successfully? Or wooden blocks?

Posted: 2/28/2008 3:29:06 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I wonder if I could just clamp it in the vise with two blocks of wood, sort of like the lower picture. Anybody tried that?

You mean like this?

-Jbot

Very interesting - the moral of his story seems to be "don't pound on the wrench with a 32 oz. dead blow hammer".

Since I'll be building a new one (and I have a standard vise block for my old receiver) the wooden blocks may be enough.

Has anybody else used the poly cutting board trick successfully? Or wooden blocks?

Yes, it has been done successfully...as illustrated here. I'm still a right tool/right job guy though.

-Jbot

Posted: 2/28/2008 5:24:54 PM EDT

[#8]

I use the panther claw, works perfect for everything.

Posted: 2/28/2008 7:34:47 PM EDT

[#9]

Why do you have to turn them sideways when you are doing the barrel?

Posted: 2/29/2008 6:22:44 AM EDT

[#10]

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Why do you have to turn them sideways when you are doing the barrel?

I'm guessing it's because it doesn't have the tower like the DPMS that fits up inside the receiver for additional bracing. For more detailed info on the Schuster block contact Steve at ADCO.

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