As far as the tshirts go i dig number 1 the most, but id be in regardless of design.
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You will all get them on the day of the build. They will be shipped as a complete order to one address, not individually to everybody.Will we be getting our shirts on the build day or will they be shipped to us to wear on build day?
In case one hook breaks? let me know as soon as that happens.
I need to know what size shirt you wear, too.As far as the tshirts go i dig number 1 the most, but id be in regardless of design.
I found one in my kit, and swapped into my psl . I just found after polishing that trigger it was little less gritty.Truthfully, none, You'd never even know the difference without popping the dust cover off and looking inside.
In case one hook breaks? let me know as soon as that happens.
Wouldn't it already being heat treated make it to hard to drill? Just asking as I know applying heat to metal hardens it and hardened metal can be hard to drill. This will be my first build so idk if I'm right or wrong when it comes to the receivers. Also, what kind of paint should be used to coat my receiver?
I have carbide bits that can make quick work of that. Does anyone have a grinder/hone for drill bits they can bring? You have to touch up the bits after every hole.Wouldn't it already being heat treated make it to hard to drill? Just asking as I know applying heat to metal hardens it and hardened metal can be hard to drill. This will be my first build so idk if I'm right or wrong when it comes to the receivers. Also, what kind of paint should be used to coat my receiver?
7.62x39 I tried to send you a pm but you need to make some space. I just have a few questions that I hope you can help with
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I have carbide bits that can make quick work of that. Does anyone have a grinder/hone for drill bits they can bring? You have to touch up the bits after every hole.
I use Krylon camo in several layers, you could also try cold bluing, but that may involve too much work and messiness.
also, should I paint my receiver the day of or bring it already painted? im thinking the day of as it needs to be welded. I will try to get it welded before I do. does anyone have a rail alignment jig I can borrow when my receiver comes in? or is there another way to align the rails?
I have a big set of letter A-Z, #1-60, 1/16"-1/2", but...they are HF, not sure how they will keep an edge.Do not paint it until it is finished.
Clamp your front trunnion in place, just mount it flush with the front. That will be close enough for this. You really need a set of letter drills to do this , fractional sets do not offer enough sizes to be accurate enough.
Start with a "C" bit, that will get you close. Lay it in between the bottom of the upper rail and the top of the lower rail. This will make sure that the upper and lower rails are parallel. Try different size bits until you find the one that aligns the lower rail with the shelf of the trunnion, exactly.
Clamp and weld.
I will be bringing the Harbor Freight welder with AKBuilder tips. If you get the Childers Guns 80% heat treated receiver and rails, you'll be good to go. We'll align/weld the rails and drill the holes in a matter of minutes. Think about if you're going to paint or blue your 80% receiver because you'll need to do that before assembly.
I have a big set of letter A-Z, #1-60, 1/16"-1/2", but...they are HF, not sure how they will keep an edge.
Think he's taking about drilling the receiver.You're not drilling anything, you are just using the drill bit as a spacer.
Think he's taking about drilling the receiver.
I hope not, since none of those 3 drill sets will help him there.
They are metric 5mm & 7mm for the FCG & 4mm for rivets. The rivet holes you can use 5/32, but there is no fudging the FCG holes. Ideally, done with a ream, but drill bit will work.
how are you guys heat treating you receivers
Would I need to paint an AMD 65 build w 100% receiver?
Well... Good info. And now I'm not sure what he may have been getting at. Maybe a misunderstanding on what bits are used for what. Anyways, your help is appreciated. You're welcome to join us if you'd like. Everybody could use the info and experience you have...I hope not, since none of those 3 drill sets will help him there.
They are metric 5mm & 7mm for the FCG & 4mm for rivets. The rivet holes you can use 5/32, but there is no fudging the FCG holes. Ideally, done with a ream, but drill bit will work.
Legally you have to register your receiver with the state anyway and the NSA has you marked for termination just by having an LTC, so I wouldn't bother with an 80% "so nobody can track it" and just go with a standard 100% receiver.
Gotcha, well if anyone needs a bit for spacing, this kit will have it ! . I have the 7mm and 5mm reamers, and a couple 7mm drill bits and the 5/32 one all from AK Builders. This is gonna be a blast. Hopefully with all the experience and knowledge of some of you guys the whole day will go smoothly.You're not drilling anything, you are just using the drill bit as a spacer.
Mapp gas and spot heat treat the holes And the extractor tip. Water or water brine mix works for most 80% . Some people use oil.
but for the metal there made from you want a quick quench vs a slow oil quench /adding carbon from the oil