Ak47 threading tool/kit

[Toolepqk]

Ive got a saiga 7.62 and I've been thinking about threading the barrel. I have found the threading kit online. Does anybody have experience doing this?

 

[duffman0286]

lots of oil dont try to cut it in one past 1/4 turn or less and back off the die (clears the chips out) its not hard just make it easy on your self and use the alignment tool to keep it straight

 

[happyfiero]

never threaded a saiga But have done a SKS.
you need a vice.
there are some good U tube videos .
Buy good split Die and TAT
1 wrap barrel and place in vice
2 place Die in handle any writing towards the Work.
3 thread the TAT in to the Die, with 3 0r so threads open
4 plug the Barrel with a cleaning patch ,push couple inch into end .
5 Oil the barrel end and the TAT.
6 insert the guide end of TAT into muzzle .
7 WITH a steady and even pressure turn 180 stop / back 90
do this 2 full turns the stop . un thread
the set out and thread the TAT 2 more threads higher.
wipe off chips , oil everything !!!
place back in slowly threading it back to where you stopped.
Repeat 7 untill you have to remove the TAT.
then finish treading without the TAT.
thats the basic

 

[vitamink]

Check and see if it's threaded first by cutting the shroud back. I believe the correct pitch is 14/1 lh. The last 3 I've cut off were threaded. Only 1 saiga was not. My luck is stellar. Another member is currently borrowing my threading set, but when he's done you're welcome tO it as well as my tube cutter for the shroud.

 

[Toolepqk]

Check and see if it's threaded first by cutting the shroud back. I believe the correct pitch is 14/1 lh. The last 3 I've cut off were threaded. Only 1 saiga was not. My luck is stellar. Another member is currently borrowing my threading set, but when he's done you're welcome tO it as well as my tube cutter for the shroud.

Thank you very much for the offer. I think I can see the start of a thread but not sure. I also do believe I have a military barrel based on what I've read to look for. Again, I'm new to the saiga rifle so not entirely sure. It has the bevel on the barrel, notches for the handguards ect.

I'm picking up a flash hider tomorrow to measure the length of the threads before I cut. Hopefully it is threaded, if not I would greatly appreciate being able to use your threading tool. Thanks

 

[vitamink]

I would wait until you cut it to buy a hider. There are more than 5 different pitches for AKs if you buy the wrong one you're stuck.

 

[vitamink]

I see what you're saying now, the depth of the threads, so u don't over cut.

 

[Toolepqk]

I see what you're saying now, the depth of the threads, so u don't over cut.

Correct, I don't want to take too much of the shroud off. I've read 5/8 but want to be sure.

 

[jeepville]

I have his tools and they are available for borrow. I am finished I just haven't found time to meet with vitamink again.

I have done 2 saigas and would be happy to help you if you want help. I didnt use a vice and everything turned out fine. Both of them were not threaded.

 

[Toolepqk]

I have his tools and they are available for borrow. I am finished I just haven't found time to meet with vitamink again.

I have done 2 saigas and would be happy to help you if you want help. I didnt use a vice and everything turned out fine. Both of them were not threaded.

How far back did you cut the shroud on your 2 saiga?

 

[jeepville]

How far back did you cut the shroud on your 2 saiga?

The pipe cutter I bought really limits how far you can cut it back so I did the max and it was perfect for both flash hiders.
1. is an ak74 flash hider
2. was a demon brake

 

[mike21]

I used tools from here Barrel Threading | CNC Warrior to thread my AR, great tools at a reasonable price. It also helps to get a split die like they sell so you can make a light pass first with the die spread then cut them deeper on the second pass

 

[jeepville]

The one that vitamink has is a split die. It is like new I have only used it 2x before that it was brand new. It is 14/1 Left Hand.

 

[Toolepqk]

The one that vitamink has is a split die. It is like new I have only used it 2x before that it was brand new. It is 14/1 Left Hand.

I'm going to remove the shroud tomorrow evening, if it's not threaded I would be interested in borrowing the threading tool. Possibly have you help since you have threaded 2 already, if you don't mind. Thanks

 

[jeepville]

I would use cutting oil even for the shroud. Let us know how it goes.

 

[Toolepqk]

I got the shroud off tonight. The barrel is not threaded. I planned on having to thread it but it would have been nice had it been.

 

[vitamink]

Ha you and jeepville must bought from the same lot.

 

[Toolepqk]

Ha you and jeepville must bought from the same lot.

Thanks to your generosity it won't be a problem to get it threaded.

 

[Toolepqk]

I got the barrel threaded today. I took my time but overall it was fairly simple. I oiled everything good and went slow. The flash hider threads on perfect and is indexed correctly. Thanks again for the help, I will be returning the borrowed tools shortly.

 

[Dsgnr_81]

I don't suppose I might be able to bum those tools off of you sometime as well, eh VitaminK?