AK build sequence

[Ford8N]

Oh, I ground mine the first time I ran into that so that it fits next to the hammer spacer now.
I didn't realize that everyone else didn't just do that too...

Same here.

[ar15barrels]

I've cut several out of flat stock, but I am forever misplacing them. Plus at build parties we were frequently using other peoples tools and I sure as sh*t ain't taking a grinder to any part of it. Eventually I think we just developed the habit of doing the TG first to streamline the process.

I totally get why you do it in that order at a build party and it makes perfect sense when you are only spot heat treating.
My process is different because I am doing full heat treating.
I can't have rivets in place when I heat treat.

[SJgunguy24]

Oh, I ground mine the first time I ran into that so that it fits next to the hammer spacer now.
I didn't realize that everyone else didn't just do that too...

I have 3 of those plates that I milled or ground to slide in under the rails, plus a couple that will fit yugo/rpk receivers.

I've cut several out of flat stock, but I am forever misplacing them. Plus at build parties we were frequently using other peoples tools and I sure as sh*t ain't taking a grinder to any part of it. Eventually I think we just developed the habit of doing the TG first to streamline the process.

I ordered up 6 foot of McMaster part number 8892k38. It's the same stuff Curtis sends you to press the trigger guard rivets. I made several of those plates and so they will fit just about any type of receiver and still have some left over to make a custom plate if needed, also this material is already hardend. It'll take dozens of builds before you start to see any deformation in the plate.

[shortround13]

I have 3 of those plates that I milled or ground to slide in under the rails, plus a couple that will fit yugo/rpk receivers.



I ordered up 6 foot of McMaster part number 8892k38. It's the same stuff Curtis sends you to press the trigger guard rivets. I made several of those plates and so they will fit just about any type of receiver and still have some left over to make a custom plate if needed, also this material is already hardend. It'll take dozens of builds before you start to see any deformation in the plate.

can you make me a couple for 1 and 1.5mm receivers? I'm in the s.bay too...can drop ya off some beer and a few bucks

[NOTABIKER]

heat treat

can you tell by looking at the metal if it has been heat treated. I am no machinist but i know about most things mechanical. i am concerned i have a receiver that was not heat treated ?. should the ejector tip and trigger & hammer pin holes show signs of metal bluing. THANKS

[ar15barrels]

AK build sequence

can you tell by looking at the metal if it has been heat treated. I am no machinist but i know about most things mechanical. i am concerned i have a receiver that was not heat treated ?. should the ejector tip and trigger & hammer pin holes show signs of metal bluing. THANKS

There will be a distinct color change in raw metal when it has been heated up.

Look at these spot welds:



There are distinct bands of color that show what temperature the metal reached.

[tujungatoes]

can you tell by looking at the metal if it has been heat treated. I am no machinist but i know about most things mechanical. i am concerned i have a receiver that was not heat treated ?. should the ejector tip and trigger & hammer pin holes show signs of metal bluing. THANKS

It depends. What kind of receiver do you have? We can probably tell you based on who made it.

If it's been blasted after heating it will remove the color of the oxide layer Randall told you about. An easy way to check hardness is to run a file across your ejector tip. If it's been heat treated the file will skate across the hard metal and probably make a horrible screeching sound while removing almost zero material.

[NOTABIKER]

My worry is the hole on the left side for the hammer pin is not round. and on the right side the safety lever is really gouging the sheet metal. i do not have all the history on the AK build. suposidly it was unfired before i got it. It is possible that the hole on the left was not drilled properly and somebody played with the safety a lot with no lubrication . i know a pix would help but i think it has a coat of BBQ paint on the receiver. i guess i should strip the paint on the receiver and see what i have. If i cannot verify the heat treat can i spot heat treat the ejector tip, hammer and trigger pin holes and maybe the safety hole again.
thank you.

[Squirly]

Did anyone mention vodka? Or bourbon? I missed that if so

[kcstott]

Did anyone mention vodka? Or bourbon? I missed that if so

Ok since Squirly pointed out that no one added a very crucial step here is my revised build order based on build party experience

Unload truck find safe place for coolers of beer and limes and ice and salt and tajin spice.

Get stuff set up while Enthusiast makes Michiladas
proceed to drink said Michilada adding to the bear you had for breakfast before you left the hotel

now for that sake of ease of reading I'm just going to make it one word additions to the list plus a multiplier. Now beer may mean a Michilada, or a very nice home brew that toes brought and about put everyone that tried one on the floor at 9.what ever it was percent alcohol

Demill kit
Beer X2
Clean everything
Beer X2
populate and headspace barrel
Beer
bend flat
Beer
rivet trigger guard
hold your self up while riveting
beer
weld rails
to drunk let someone else help with the welding RANDALLLLL!!!!!!!!!
drill and ream axis pin holes
still to drunk
drill center support
Ok Beer
install center support
Beer
rivet front trunnion
Pulled pork, Brisket, and beer
rivet rear trunnion
Beer x2
fit mag and cut down mag stabilizers
beer
fit bolt, trim ejector
beer
heat treat
Beer
press barrel back in and pin
Beer
verify headspace
Why do i have two gages in my hand ????? Oh yeah go and no go yeah that s right
Beer
blast
Beer
park
Go talk to that guy. Yeah him that Mad river arms he'll help you. Man I'm screwed up
oil treatment
Johnny walker Blue shot Thank you Mr.Lonewolf
assemble
Beer
enjoy
Beer
drive home stop for gas get more beer

obviously for folding stocks pin open
and if required install mag lock
and if it's a side folder install the catch and spring after a lesson in frustration for at least an hour

And if you think that is far fetched. well there were to many witnesses that will say other wise. this is a very accurate account