Posted: 12/29/2004 5:55:32 PM EDT
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Does anyone here have experience at building an 80% complete firearm? In scouring the net today I came across the following websites: http://www.tanneryshop.com/ http://www.savvysurvivor.com/ Looks interesting I just don't need another project. Thanks |
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I've partially made an 80% AK. Stuck until the next build part which hopefully will be in the spring time. The guy who owns tanneryshop is a board member who IIRC is over in IRAQ right now. No experience building AR lowers though if you have the jig or can rent it, it should be pretty simple to complete. |
You need a flat receiver and rails which you can get from Tapco for 20 dollars.  Rivits for around 9 dollars  Then a parts kit with enough US compliant parts. I got mine from the last Chantilly gunshow for around 150. You will need a press to pop out the barrel, 12 or 20 ton press. (This is why you need to go to a build party unless you have on in your basement or shop.) You will need a jig to bend the flat into a receiver. Heat and temper the rail. You'll need a spot welder to weld in the rails. Plus lots of other tools. Here are some photos from this past fall.      |
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thanks, now you got me thinking. do most va gunshows have ak parts kits? would it be better to buy a reciever pre folded then cut it, or buy one that is cut then fold it? any way to buy rails that are already heat treated? when is your next building party? is there such a thing as a 16 inch AMD or are they all 10 inch pistol length barrels |
