CBCF tools

[hooligan82]

I'm in the process of putting a spikes tactical trigger guard on my AR-15. I forgot I needed roll pin punches, and have ordered a set of them. Do you use roll pin holders/starter punches? They seem like they would make starting the roll pin significantly easier, but has me wondering if they're worth the money. This is the set that I am considering. http://www.cbcfirearms.com/store.html Does anyone have any experience with this company? I noticed the set from brownells, which is on back order comes with a 3.5 mm holder. Would that be used anywhere on a AR-15?

 

[lee2]

i did not use them on my last build, just a set of std craftsman punches.

 

[Kilroy]

I would skip the starter/holder punches and just use roll pin punches. I did my last AR with normal punches, but I wouldn't recommend that.

 

[jrumann59]

can you do it without the holders, yes. Its ultimately your gun and if its your first build get the starter punches, nothing ruins a good day like a punch that slides off mars the finish or shoots the rool pin to some far off unseen land of lost objects.

 

[hooligan82]

I am going to order them, if they save me from marring my lower it's worth it. It'll be the first time I've removed, and installed a roll pin. When I get the trigger guard installed I'll give my thoughts on the tools.

 

[jrumann59]

I am going to order them, if they save me from marring my lower it's worth it. It'll be the first time I've removed, and installed a roll pin. When I get the trigger guard installed I'll give my thoughts on the tools.

I have a set and it makes me less nervous when I do the BHO roll pin, especially if you are installing something like the Phase 5 Tactical EBR. I have put together 1 AR and have 3 in process and I love the starter punches. Handy around the trigger guard too, less likely to break off an ear.

 

[Tconfo]

Painters tape is your friend

 

[hooligan82]

I definitely plan to use painters tape. The good news is I have most of the tools needed to put together a lower. Now I have an excuse to buy a dedicated 9mm lower.

 

[INMY01TA]

You can buy these at Sears or Home Depot too. Cheaper than most gun sites I might add.

 

[hooligan82]

I haven't seen the roll pin holders at sears, or home depot.

 

[INMY01TA]

I haven't seen the roll pin holders at sears, or home depot.

Not the holders but the punches. OP said he ordered a set. I didn't need holders for my lower build.

 

[Bootknife]

Two of the best tips,besides protecting the surfaces,that i was given are tapering the starter end of the roll pin,I use a Dremal with a stone,Just a little pass and spin the pin!A drop of oil on that pin and Your GTG! As I do Leather work I have a pad of 7-8 oz hide I use to cover the lower for protection.Good Luck and Take Your Time!!

 

[hooligan82]

Not the holders but the punches. OP said he ordered a set. I didn't need holders for my lower build.

Cool, I thought I overlooked them.

Two of the best tips,besides protecting the surfaces,that i was given are tapering the starter end of the roll pin,I use a Dremal with a stone,Just a little pass and spin the pin!A drop of oil on that pin and Your GTG! As I do Leather work I have a pad of 7-8 oz hide I use to cover the lower for protection.Good Luck and Take Your Time!!

I'll keep this in mind when I do the install, thanks.

 

[ASM80]

Punches smunches. Anyone can build an AR with no experience with some tape, a ketchup packet and an old ball point pen.

Or you can do it the easy way and buy the right tools! I did the same thing, bought all the right stuff. That is what makes it easy.

 

[hooligan82]

The punches, and holders just came in today. The quality of the cbcf holders are on par with the lyman punch set. I was somewhat concerned about snapping the ear off of the lower, but the new trigger guard went on without any issues.

 

[jrumann59]

hammer with interchangeable heads is nice to.

 

[hooligan82]

I got the lyman hammer as well, and it is nice. I love this trigger guard.

 

[guthook]

It's backwards.

 

[guthook]

Made you look!

 

[hooligan82]

You bastard. That was a good one.