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Posted: 10/28/2008 9:01:30 PM EDT
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I'm planning to build my first AR15 from a kit. I have a Brownells and Chapman screwdriver sets as well as several roll punches and pin punches. Which size punches will I need to assemble my lower? Are there any other tools needed to build a AR?
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In process of my first build and the parts showed up 5 days before the action block (upper vice block) so I thought "what the heck, I'll try torquing the barrel".... yeh, not gonna happen. I was able to get the 40 ft. lbs. on it, but needed to move one of the barrel nut teeth out of the way for the gas tube. There is no way I could move past 40 ft. lbs. without destroying the upper. So, all of that to say what was just said. If you are building the upper, get an action block! (and roll pin punch starters make it easier, but not required) Just my $.02 |
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Randy, I just did the same thing you are planning on doing. I was worried about it too. My LPK and upper came yesterday and I decided to give it a go anyway . Only tools I used were the following:
Hammer Pair of needle nose pliers Small hex screwbit insert thing as a makeshift punch Roll of electrical tape to protect the lower Utility knife for the takedown pin detent install Thin piece of wood to lay the trigger ears on so I wouldn't break em off. Big flathead screwdriver (for the grip handle) oh and a little bit of grease for the roll pins, etc. That's it. Nothing special at all. Hand tightened the castle nut as much as i could and then used said hammer and screwdriver to make sure it doesn't go anywhere. Really, just take your time, lay out your LPK and follow along with the Maryland AR shooters video and you'll be fine. It was my first build ever and only took me 1/2 hour. Good luck and let us know how it goes! |
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