ak building tools,

[straykiller]

I've been saving up for awhile and finally made the necessary purchase to start getting into the AK building hobby, can you let me know if I've missed anything, also possibly once i build a few ill roll up the garage doors and let a few nearby calguners use them to finish up there builds, thanks alot.



7.62 x 39 Headspace Gauge
Code: C6-21
Options: Type: GO
$32.50 1 - $32.50

7.62 x 39 Headspace Gauge
Code: C6-22
Options: Type: NO-GO
$32.50 1 - $32.50

AK Barrel Pin
Code: A3-31
$5.95 1 - $5.95

AK Center Support for 1mm Receivers
Code: A1-31
$7.00 1 - $7.00

AK Trunnion Rivet Hole Drilling Fixture
Options: Mandrel: 7.62 Red and 5.45 Blue Mandrels (+$15.00)
$80.00 1 - $80.00

AK-Builder AK Rivet Set
Code: AKB-RS
Options: Options: AKM Fixed Stock
$9.00 1 $3.00 $6.00

AK-Builder Barrel Press Kit
Options: Ram Adapter Size: 1" Ram - B3-21
$95.00 1 - $95.00

AK-Builder Flat Bending Die Set
Options: Options: 1mm or .040" Punch
$150.00 1 - $150.00

AK-Builder Lower Bolt Guide Rails
Code: A2-11
$8.95 1 - $8.95

AK-Builder Rail Alignment Fixture
Code: C3-61
$22.50 1 - $22.50

Ak-Builder Rivet Tool
Code: AKB-RTOOL
$250.00 1 - $250.00

AK-Builder Selector Stop
Code: A2-21
$7.95 1 - $7.95

AK47 7.62 Flat With Trunnion Holes
Code: B2-61
Options: Flat options: Top Rail Bent, Stepped and Trimmed
$19.95 1 - $19.95

Gas Port Drill Bit
Code: C7-21
$4.95 1 - $4.95

Red Star Arms FCG Pin Retaining Plate
Code: A1-21
$4.95 1 - $4.95

Tapco G2 Single Hook Trigger
Code: A1-61
$28.50 1 - $28.50

Trigger Guard Screw Plate
Code: A1-32
$4.00 1 - $4.00

[valleyrat]

Looks good man. Its nice to see someone buy all the proper tools rather than cheaping out and then complaining about their crappy their AK is lol. Study up on how to properly use the AKbuilder rivet jig. Follow the instructions for setting the long rivets WORD FOR WORD and you will end up with really nice long rivets. Use those little rubber spacers to support the receiver around the bucking tool. Have fun!

[straykiller]

thanks alot man im pretty excited, i figured it was worth the extra money for tools that have great reviews and are known to give great results. I've been reading as much as i can find using my google skills concerning build threads and proper use of the tools, if u know of any good ones you could point me towards I'd appreciate it, ill check it out and see if i haven't discovered it yet. Thanks

[SJgunguy24]

Does the OP have access to a lathe? I cut my own buck bars from some 1.25" rod stock. Much more stable then that "volcano and rubber bumpers" that comes with the AKBuilder set up. I also made a plate (out of HDPE) that holds the receiver dead flat for the long rivets.
How are you going to attach the lower rails?

[straykiller]

unfortunately i don't have lathe(yet),i was planning on using a Hf spot welder with modified tips, if you have any advice for me id love to hear it, thanks

[TURBOELKY]

Sounds fun man. If your close enough, at least join an AK build party for some techniques and some directions, you'd be a step ahead for sure!

[valleyrat]

They served me well but there's certainly more than one way to skin a cat.

Does the OP have access to a lathe? I cut my own buck bars from some 1.25" rod stock. Much more stable then that "volcano and rubber bumpers" that comes with the AKBuilder set up. I also made a plate (out of HDPE) that holds the receiver dead flat for the long rivets.
How are you going to attach the lower rails?

[SJgunguy24]

unfortunately i don't have lathe(yet),i was planning on using a Hf spot welder with modified tips, if you have any advice for me id love to hear it, thanks

Instead of dropping the funds for a resistance welder that you'll use 2-3 times. I would invest in a MIG machine and plug weld the rails. You will get more use out of a MIG that you ever will a resistance welder.

[straykiller]

hmm ill have to look into that, thanks. i have a little cheap HF gas-less type, idk if that would work tho because of all the splatter, plus i need a little more practice time lol not the best at it

[SJgunguy24]

hmm ill have to look into that, thanks. i have a little cheap HF gas-less type, idk if that would work tho because of all the splatter, plus i need a little more practice time lol not the best at it

Flux core would work, you might be able to find someone with s MIG set up and have them do it.

[straykiller]

i think i know someone who has access with a mig and who's good at welding ill have to look that method up on attaching the rails maybe with some practice i can do it by myself, thanks again.

[motorhead]

i noticed you had a predrilled flat listed. if so you can omit the drilling jig. you will still need to fit but it usually only involves egging the predrilled holes with a dremel. the jig is for undrilled recievers/flats.

[motorhead]

oh, you should add the ak-builder t/g drilling block. everyone should have one. very useful and speeds demil enormously. they're only like $25.

[CSACANNONEER]

oh, you should add the ak-builder t/g drilling block. everyone should have one. very useful and speeds demil enormously. they're only like $25.

I tried one and did not like it! I can demill the TG faster with a 3" cut off wheel.

[valleyrat]

W/O the wheel touching the tg? That I would have to see.

I tried one and did not like it! I can demill the TG faster with a 3" cut off wheel.