A tutorial for AK build parties.

[Roccobro]

Oh ok simple task then of making the pinholes lineup at that point?

If you have the right gauges and tools then yes. If not then no, it isn't easy.

Justin

[wyrm2021]

So can some one tell me what build like this will generally cost complete?

[tujungatoes]

$500 +/-

[Roccobro]

I usually tell people $600 after BP fees, good quality maglock, mag(s), and all US 922r compliance parts.

And when you spend less your happy to afford some blasting ammo to break her in.

Justin

[MikeWilliamson]

In exchange, you learn a lot about guns, and get a completely legal gun, privately.

[MikeWilliamson]

It seems one of my remaining kits is missing the trigger guard and selector plate, though I may have them loose in my office somewhere.

I'm seeing prices in the $40 range for anywhere that has them. Any leads on anything a little cheaper?

[Squirrel-tactical]

Hello all. Who is the head honcho I would need to contact for help population barrels and signing up for a BP?

[858casper858]

It seems one of my remaining kits is missing the trigger guard and selector plate, though I may have them loose in my office somewhere.

I'm seeing prices in the $40 range for anywhere that has them. Any leads on anything a little cheaper?

Did you mean selector stop? If so check out ak-builder for your parts. http://ak-builder.com/index.php?disp...ategory_id=194

Undrilled trigger guard for $12 (drilling them holes are easy as pie)

Selector stop for $7.95

A lot cheaper than $40 even with shipping.

[MikeWilliamson]

I found one for $25. So of course, I will now find the one I lost.

[MrAnchovy]

grip plate??

Hi was reading this article and getting myself familiar with the process and noticed something in the pictures. I noticed the base plate in this picture and was wondering if this is something necessary for a build. The original receiver stub did not have one and I'm wondering if this is a necessary or even desirable upgrade.



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[MikeWilliamson]

Hi was reading this article and getting myself familiar with the process and noticed something in the pictures. I noticed the base plate in this picture and was wondering if this is something necessary for a build. The original receiver stub did not have one and I'm wondering if this is a necessary or even desirable upgrade.



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It's necessary for a folder. It is desirable for any receiver if you're not doing a full heat treat. It adds strength and rigidity. If you're able to spot weld it in place, even better.

[AmbientR]

Does anyone sell a small portable furnace that we can get to improve are builds at build party's ?

I have one of these bad boys from the ebay store below that I used to use for making knives from railroad spikes.. for fun.. (Short-lived hobby).

http://stores.ebay.com/majesticforge?_trksid=p4340.l2563

I have the 3-burner propane forge. It can run off a regular bbq-style propane tank and I suspect can easily be used for eat treating AK receivers.



I would be interested in an LA Area build party so I can finally put some attention to my Romy G parts kit.. It would be my first build, but I have much of the tools needed (minus the bending jigs and other "specialty" stuff)

[MikeWilliamson]

To treat an AK with a gas forge, you need to choke the venturis to richen the feed, keep the pressure low, and ideally, wrap the receivers in stainless foil. Oxidizing heat will damage the receiver in a hurry due to the thinness of the material.

It can be done, just be gentle. Fast heating would be bad, and cause warpage.

An electric kiln/furnace is best.

[AmbientR]

To treat an AK with a gas forge, you need to choke the venturis to richen the feed, keep the pressure low, and ideally, wrap the receivers in stainless foil. Oxidizing heat will damage the receiver in a hurry due to the thinness of the material.

It can be done, just be gentle. Fast heating would be bad, and cause warpage.

An electric kiln/furnace is best.

Thanks for the reply.

I always wondered about the oxidation and warping factor of the sheet-like receiver steel.

To anyone's knowledge, would any type of annealing be beneficial? I.E. would an entire hardened receiver be too brittle (VS just local hardening, like with a torch).

[MikeWilliamson]

Given the thin cross-section and medium carbon content, I've found them to strengthen nicely during quench--probably a bainite content without needing to temper. I went ahead and tempered slightly anyway, just to be safe.

The Eastern Bloc receiver are MUCH harder, probably Rc 52 or so, a hard spring temper.