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Posted: 10/14/2005 7:27:34 PM EDT
| What tooles do i need to build an ar-15. I know some of the basics like a deadblow hammer and a multi rench. but what other tools should i get. i would also like to build a 1911 so any tools that i would need to compleat that project would be aprishiated. thanks guys |
First, welcome to the site!  I can't help you with the 1911 stuff but... Get yourself a good set of roll pin punches, roll pin holders, front sight bench block, DPMS multi-tool, upper and lower vice blocks and some hi-tech grease. All of these items can be found at Brownells but I like the upper vice block that ADCO carries (the one with the front and rear takedown pins). That's all I can think of for now but I'll add more later if I think of something else. |
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For a 1911, you will need about the same tools as for an AR with the addition of perhaps a few different punch sizes, and perhaps a good set of allen wrenches depending on how you are outfitting it. A good screwdriver for the grip screw bushings is nice to have too. If you are building a 1911 from the ground up you will want some honing/polishing stones and a good flat fine tooth file as well. OH and a small vise, but you will need that for the AR anyway, as well as receiver blocks and a good armorers wrench and a crescent wrench. The DPMS armorer's wrench will pay for itself in saved hassle the first time you use it! It's big and heavy and it WORKS! If you are doing a kit with an assembled upper you should be fine with just a couple punches, and hammer and either a CAR stock wrench or a good BIG flat blade screwdriver depending on the stock type you choose. |
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How much 'build' are you going to do? If your upper comes pre-barreled (as is the case with many complete-minus-lower parts sets), then all you really need is a few different sizes of screwdriver and a pipe-wrench for the buffer... If you are literally assembling from individual parts, see above.... |
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www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=226782 Covers tools needed for each project. |
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