AK specialty tools

[Numidian]

Who's got what?

I'm going to have a flat bending jig in my possession when the compliance parts get here.

I believe drmsparks purchased an AK-builder rivet jig....

I'm too tired right now to list all the other possible tools for ak-building... But who's got what?

 

[Drmsparks]

I have a plinkers jig and a bolt cutter tool

 

[tpy77]

Needed for Screw Builds

Dave,
You mentioned doing a partial screw build today. Below is something on the screws and what else is needed. As i've said, I wanted to do a screw build What about the taps?

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The screws in this kit are all fully threaded with a Socket Button Head Cap. All of the screws are alloy steel and have a black-oxide finish and the nuts have a zinc plating.

Contains:

(6) 10-32 x 1/4 screws for the front trunion
(6) 10-32 x 3/8 screws for the rear trunion and cross member
(1) 8-32 x 1/4 screw for the rear trigger guard
(4) 8-32 x 3/8 screws for the front trigger guard
(5) 8-32 x 1/4 zinc plated undersized machine screw hex nut
(1) Cross member support

Tools required (NOT INCLUDED) Drill Bits:
- # 21 - for 10-32 Screws
- # 29 - for 8-32 Screws
Taps:
- 8-32 Taper
- 10-32 Taper
- 10-32 Bottoming (when tapping trunion with barrel installed)
Hex Wrench
- 1/8 and 3/32

I have Hex Wrenches

 

[Jaybeez]

i got a 12ton press, bucking plates, 5/32 ball end mill, grinders, vice, hammers, punches, air brush, everything i needed to do my builds.

I just wish i had 1 extra arm w/ hand.

 

[Numidian]

Dave,
You mentioned doing a partial screw build today. Below is something on the screws and what else is needed. As i've said, I wanted to do a screw build What about the taps?

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The screws in this kit are all fully threaded with a Socket Button Head Cap. All of the screws are alloy steel and have a black-oxide finish and the nuts have a zinc plating.

Contains:

(6) 10-32 x 1/4 screws for the front trunion
(6) 10-32 x 3/8 screws for the rear trunion and cross member
(1) 8-32 x 1/4 screw for the rear trigger guard
(4) 8-32 x 3/8 screws for the front trigger guard
(5) 8-32 x 1/4 zinc plated undersized machine screw hex nut
(1) Cross member support

Tools required (NOT INCLUDED) Drill Bits:
- # 21 - for 10-32 Screws
- # 29 - for 8-32 Screws
Taps:
- 8-32 Taper
- 10-32 Taper
- 10-32 Bottoming (when tapping trunion with barrel installed)
Hex Wrench
- 1/8 and 3/32

I have Hex Wrenches

http://screwkit.net/screwkit/ScrewKit.html
This is the best place for screw builds and the neccesary taps etc... (Check the "Super Special" at the very bottom of the page)

 

[Corsica Coatings]

i got a 12ton press, bucking plates, 5/32 ball end mill, grinders, vice, hammers, punches, air brush, everything i needed to do my builds.

I just wish i had 1 extra arm w/ hand.

handy for fire control groups.

 

[h2u]

I've got two extra arms with hands........ no brains to go with them though-sorry.

When can we all get together to do a de-mill?

 

[Numidian]

I've got two extra arms with hands........ no brains to go with them though-sorry.

When can we all get together to do a de-mill?

What kind of build are you doing?

 

[h2u]

What kind of build are you doing?

I've got three different types - but receivers were only available for two....

I'm doing a Romy G and a Yugo M72 (both fixed stock). Still on the waiting list for an NDS-Y556 receiver (M95).

Planning on rivet builds for all- once I see what others are doing- I may have a change of heart. Too early to tell, but I'm still ordering rivet kits for all.

 

[Numidian]

I've got three different types - but receivers were only available for two....

I'm doing a Romy G and a Yugo M72 (both fixed stock). Still on the waiting list for an NDS-Y556 receiver (M95).

Planning on rivet builds for all- once I see what others are doing- I may have a change of heart. Too early to tell, but I'm still ordering rivet kits for all.

Ahhh so you're going to need to press out your barrel and fully drill the trunnions...

This is why I went with weld builds...no drilling of the trunnions, no pressing of the barrel...just line it up and weld it

 

[h2u]

Ahhh so you're going to need to press out your barrel and fully drill the trunnions...

This is why I went with weld builds...no drilling of the trunnions, no pressing of the barrel...just line it up and weld it

If that's the way it had to be done - so be it. I've got an extra Romy kit, in case I mess something up......

 

[biermkr]

Has anyone tried this type of build
http://www.ar15.com/content/page.html?id=184

here's another one
http://www.ar15.com/content/page.html?id=187

I also have extra hands and am willing to pitch in some $ for anyone who purchased jigs etc..

 

[Numidian]

Has anyone tried this type of build
http://www.ar15.com/content/page.html?id=184

here's another one
http://www.ar15.com/content/page.html?id=187

I also have extra hands and am willing to pitch in some $ for anyone who purchased jigs etc..

They WILL back out....once you've gone as far as drilling that hole...just run a tap for a screw build through it if you don't want to press the barrel out and rivet...

 

[biermkr]

thanks, I am planning a rivet build so I will avoid those

 

[Numidian]

thanks, I am planning a rivet build so I will avoid those

You can always use machine screws, red loc-tite them in and fill the hole for the allen key with JB weld... Gets you the look of the rivet, with the ease of the screw build

 

[biermkr]

would you then refinish with duracoat or something similar

 

[Jaybeez]

would you then refinish with duracoat or something similar

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=4713

I used Gunkote, it was really cheap from midway, the 8 oz bottle should do 4 rifles.I think it was like $12 or less. It seems to be really durable, way nicer than i expected it to be. I've painted cars, houses, steel, powdercoated rims........ This stuff was the beezkneez. I was able to bake in my oven, no stink, and i used an old airbrush that my artist MIL had laying around. On my xd9, the finish looks factory.


As far as screw builds and weld builds, you guys are making mountains out of mole hills. If you are making your own reciever, screw/weld is no big deal. But if you are buying a 100% reciever, going the extra step to rivet makes your rifle an investment. If you are buying your own tools, screws might be cheaper, but i'm willing to loan any tools and show you all how its done. So with all the tools , all it will cost you is $9 of rivets, and a few drill bits.


I forgot to mention, i also have the headspace gauges, and they work well, especially if you dont have matching # kits.

 

[biermkr]

Jaybeez what tools do you have?

 

[leroygibbs]

got some tools, and would love to bring em to a build party...

bending jig, shop press, spot welder, long rivet jig, trigger guard rivet jig, sand-blasting cabinet

Anyone got a park set-up?

 

[Drmsparks]

I'm trying to buy a tank right now...

Hmmm .....you have a sandblasting cabinet...the missing piece....