Posted: 12/14/2006 2:14:39 PM EDT
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Anybody in WI able to build an AK? Nothing fancy, just remove the rivets and put it back on a new receiver. No need to refinish. No screw or U-drive builts. Help me out. 
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I'm pretty sure we solicited something like a small AK build party before but nothing came of it. I do not own a AK but I always wanted to try building one for myself. I'll hit the Waukesha show for the parts if we could pull something together. Hell, maybe I should just buy the parts anyway for a rainy day 
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Well I've got a 12T press and a set of reciever bending dies I made. I also have a bolt cutter squeezer I made, but I'm not too happy with it (it works but...). I used a rivet gun to put the trigger guard on though, the rivets look kind of goofy. I also have a couple bags of U-drive rivets. Not much room for a party though, but these things are easy to transport. I do have a couple of AK's that need to be built, one folder (which is missing a pin or 2), and another romanian AK. I was going to do the folder with Udrive and set rivets, and the romy with all U's, I think. John |
| I'd be happy to try on yours before I attempt my own build. hippie.gif |
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I have a 2 car garage and a torpedo heater, an air compressor, dremel, air tools, AND a burning derire to try building an AK or 7 (and a 7.62*39 krink). What I dont have, nor will I have till about February , is Money to buy the peices parts, Christmas and all. Soooooooo if you guys wanna wait a bit I would definatly be in. |
| I've built a few, I own a drill press, mig welder, rivet tool and enough steel to make a few more jigs if necessary. I have access to a 30 ton press, but would buy my own for a party. I'm in Waukesha county, if you need help or need someone to host a party I would be in for sure. |
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I would certainly be up for a build party as well. I have an AK Builder flat bending jig, rivet jig, etc. I also have a 20 ton press at work. I also am in Waukesha Co, and have been wanting to build an AK or 2, but haven't felt the most confident about doing it. A build party would be great. Tom |
| This is something I would be interested in attending. I have built a dozen or so AKs in the past couple years and I still have a couple of flats that I bent up before I got rid of my flat bending jig. Maybe Santa will give me some money so that I can build a couple more AKs in the near future. A modified spot welder would be very handy if somebody has one. |
On all of my AKs I used a stick welder. The only reason I used a stick welder is because I was told that it couldn't be done with a stick welder. A spot welder is easier to use and leaves a more "authentic" look to the receiver. Not only that, but my last AK I built, I burned through the receiver. |
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Rivet jig, Hah! use a punch and hammer like a real man....ya a rivet jig would be good too. It sure sounds like all of us have the tools necessary, now its just a matter of do I wan't to invite all you to my house?? Background checks anyone? I haven't met a bad arfcom'er yet, no worries. |
So, what kind are we building? I think I own most variations in case anyone wants a hands on before beginning. I suggest avoid building any krinkovs or RPK versions for your first build. I hear they can be quite a bitch to build. The latches on 74s are another challenge and would need to be slightly researched. I usually leave the building to the experts, but have been acquiring tools to get the job done lately. I have everything for parkerizing, & spraying gunkoate, Moly resin, etc. Located in Waukesha county as well. Would love to come or bring anything that you may need. Oh yea, the bad part - These need to be 922r compliant. That Means 6 US parts my friends. FCG (3) US receiver (1), Piston (1), US Furniture can add up to (3), Slant Brake (1), Floor Plates(1), Followers(1)..I don't think I missed any. |