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Posted: 3/10/2010 9:23:34 AM EDT
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So my Del-Ton kit probably arrived and I'm wondering what tools I should buy.
I read the guide and I don't think I need all of that. Roll pin punches I hear are basically a necessity so which place sells the set that comes with the free brass hammer? On the guide it says some roll pin holders or something? Are those needed? I have a bench vise and vise grips and most likely a wood block that will work so I "don't bend the ears". What else? The vise block that goes in the mag well obviously.. Suggestions on the cheapest there? I probably won't build another one for quite a few years (not cause I won't get hooked) Thanks a lot P.S. Anyone know anything of Dane Armory? |
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If you don't wanna spend a ton on punch sets, etc., just get one of these: RLR350's EE ad
Building the lower only requires some patience, ingenuity, and a couple of punches. For an upper build, you'll need additional stuff. |
The first lower I did I didn't have any of the proper tools ... substituted small modelling files I had and drill bits for the punches. I got the lower together but did scratch it and scuff it in a couple of places. The two biggest issues I had were the bolt catch and trigger guard roll pins ... be careful with them. When I started the second one I started buying the tools and by the time I was on the forth one I had all the tools to do it correctly and what breeze it was with the proper tools. Good luck
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If you don't wanna spend a ton on punch sets, etc., just get one of these: RLR350's EE ad Building the lower only requires some patience, ingenuity, and a couple of punches. For an upper build, you'll need additional stuff. I forgot about those!! I remember seeing those a while back and bookmarking them. Can that plastic block go in the mag well for use in the bench vise? |
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If you don't wanna spend a ton on punch sets, etc., just get one of these: RLR350's EE ad Building the lower only requires some patience, ingenuity, and a couple of punches. For an upper build, you'll need additional stuff. I forgot about those!! I remember seeing those a while back and bookmarking them. Can that plastic block go in the mag well for use in the bench vise? No it won't, AFAIK. It's not large/thick enough. Truth be told, you don't need the lower in a vise to build it. I built mine on the kitchen counter, holding it between my legs for a few portions. A vise would be helpful, but is not necessary. The trickiest part for me was the front takedown pin/detent/spring. I kept launching the spring and detent into the ARFCom-approved plastic bag.  Using a razor blade to hold the detent down did the trick.
The fragile area is the triggerguard pin, or more specifically the ears on the lower. I used a Coke bottle cap under the bottom ear, and lightly tapped the pin with a small hammer until everything was seated. Then I used a nail set for the last couple of taps. |
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