AK Build Party at USDS on 5/2/2015 (10:00 am)

[duffman0286]

micrometer or vernier calipers ......(calipers would be best because they allow you to check internal dimensions as well) a good set will put you down at least $65..... ideally you want the barrel to be anyware from .001 and no more that .005 thousandth's oversize for a tight interference fit. .... as long it isnt to far off you can have the barrel knurled to tighen up to .025

 

[duffman0286]

need to check the OD of the barrel and the ID of the trunnion with a set of vernier calipers.

Most factories made different sized barrel ends to account for fit, so you might need to either find a different one or find someone to knurl the end of your barrel to bring the fit into spec.

lol beat me too it

 

[cobber]

Got another class planned? Debating whether to build or salt away my parts kit for a rainy day...

 

[Psode27]

I'm in for a party! maybe this fall? I've missed the last two, but nothing will keep me from the next one.... I have two 74 kits that need help. (headspaced), and a few receivers in need of heat treat.

 

[Trigger Time]

Let's get this going. Who has a September date in mind? Saturday's seem to work best. Needs to be at least a month out so everyone can get their parts together. And receivers ordered. Don't forget USDS in greenwood has transfers for only $15!!! So you can order your stripped receiver and have it waiting for you for the build party!

 

[lilop]

Tag

 

[TheWabbit]

Clay, DD, V-K - You guys going to come to the new party? Tossing a date out there, how about Saturday, Sept 26, 2015?

 

[Clay]

Possibly. I don't show anything on that day but I need to check with the wife to make sure I'm not missing something, plus my son will start fall baseball soon and they usually plan weekends. So I'm a firm maybe.

 

[spearheadersarge]

USDS was a great location! Plus the transfer thing being so inexpensive is awesome! Maybe we should expand and do AR's as well. Surely there are people needing assistance doing both builds. AR's are way easier, imho, than scratch building an AK. I also like the ability to test fire when a rifle is completed! Not needing to build, but am willing to assist with either AK or AR assy. Looking forward to it! Also need to get my bolt cutter rivet crusher back, whomever has it now.

 

[TheWabbit]

TriggerTime has it. We definitely want your rivet crusher to find it's way back home and hoped you would come.

Just an FYI for everyone, if you have tools, mark them in someway permanently (engraving) or not so permanent (color tape).

USDS was a great location! Plus the transfer thing being so inexpensive is awesome! Maybe we should expand and do AR's as well. Surely there are people needing assistance doing both builds. AR's are way easier, imho, than scratch building an AK. I also like the ability to test fire when a rifle is completed! Not needing to build, but am willing to assist with either AK or AR assy. Looking forward to it! Also need to get my bolt cutter rivet crusher back, whomever has it now.

 

[Clay]

USDS has an AR build party coming up

 

[vitamink]

...I'm a firm maybe.

I too am firm. Assuming I don't get tasked with something more pressing, I'll be there...and definitely firm.

 

[TheWabbit]

USDS has an AR build party coming up

TT said it was Sep 18th or so. I wanted to keep our date away so the AR contamination could be wiped away.

I too am firm. Assuming I don't get tasked with something more pressing, I'll be there...and definitely firm.

See your doctor if that lasts more than 4 hours. Or we could use a 12 / 20 ton press to fix.

 

[Jagdhund]

I'll come again, but I'm not sure if I'm doing another build or not. If I do it will probably be a quick pre-populated barrel and pre-made receiver.

If I can find one that fits, I would like to swap the gas block on my Vepr.

 

[Fawkes]

TT said it was Sep 18th or so. I wanted to keep our date away so the AR contamination could be wiped away.





See your doctor if that lasts more than 4 hours. Or we could use a 12 / 20 ton press to fix.

Gross! AR contamination. I bet that Subway spokesman guy owns an AR, or did.

funny. Or a bigass hammer

 

[cobber]

If I show up with a parts kit, receiver and barrel, what progress could I expect to have accomplished by the end of the session?

Assuming I were relatively adept with tools, that is.

 

[TheWabbit]

If I show up with a parts kit, receiver and barrel, what progress could I expect to have accomplished by the end of the session? Assuming I were relatively adept with tools, that is.

If you're parts are clean before we start, you can do it if you don't get distracted by all the pretty AKs. If you have to drill out the old rivets first at the party, your chances are slim.

 

[cobber]

If you're parts are clean before we start, you can do it if you don't get distracted by all the pretty AKs. If you have to drill out the old rivets first at the party, your chances are slim.

It's all ready to go, but realistically speaking, I know that glitches pop up along the way...

Not the same proposition as an AR build, I see. Those things are just like putting together Legos.

 

[duffman0286]

I should be able to make it

 

[TheWabbit]

I should be able to make it

Cool. If we get DD and Fawkes (and his nephew) then most of the AK gang will be there. I might bring my AMD-65 work on. I'm doing a from a flat build on this one. If TT can fix my ejectors, I'll also install some side rails on my 74.