AK specialty tools

[Numidian]

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

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

Build a tank... Some PVC and a 110v heating element and you're good to go. I was actually just discussing this with Gibby.

I maybe could be talked into doing a rivet build for my 100% receiver... My 80% receivers are definitely getting welded though

 

[Drmsparks]

I've got the three AK's, 2-3 FALs and the possibility of a garand build or two. There is a guy locally with a tank I'm trying to get(he wants $80 for a nice stainless tank with lid).

I figure I can use it and then sell it off to the next guy....

 

[leroygibbs]

This all sounds good to me. Is there a plan for a get-together in the works, or is this more ad-hoc?

 

[Numidian]

This all sounds good to me. Is there a plan for a get-together in the works, or is this more ad-hoc?

It seems to be more ad-hoc...but we can get something together if you like...

 

[gibby]

lets put together a build parts, or more importantly a de-mill party. I have the chemcals of Parkerizing.

 

[gibby]

De-mill/ test Parkerizing party

 

[Numidian]

If you guys are ok with it, give me another week or two and we can have it at my house... Right now I have a 4runner in my garage that is awaiting a hydro cylinder so it will steer... Once I get that pig running I can get the garage cleaned up a bit more and we can have a demil, party...

Although the only thing I don't really have is a good drill press... I have a little table top one, but it's a cheap ass harbor freight deal...

Other then that though I have 3 grinders, a good set of punches(for all the rivets that don't go all the way through), a 20 ton press and other assorted hand tools...

 

[Drmsparks]

Sounds good to me.

For the PVC parkerizer- what are you guys using for a heating element?

 

[Numidian]

Sounds good to me.

For the PVC parkerizer- what are you guys using for a heating element?

Not sure yet, I'm gonna have to go check out Lowe's and see what they have....if they don't have something I'll have to try somewhere else

 

[tpy77]

I haven't demilled mine yet. Sounds fine.

 

[biermkr]

I am in for the demill and a build party!

 

[Half-cocked]

Can someone explain to a non-AK'er what this "demill" step is all about?

 

[Drmsparks]

Removing the cut up pieces of receiver from the end pieces or trunions that provide the rigidity to the final structure. They are essentially the end caps to the folded open ended box that comprises the receiver. You also have to do the same for the trigger guard/ magazine release assembly.

If you are doing a rivet build you must also remove the barrel (it's press fit).