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BigDee
08-03-2012, 16:21
I have a stripped lower, LPK and furniture. I was going to assemble the lower myself but it looks like it's going to require a few specialty tools that I really don't feel like spending the money to buy since I only plan to build one more rifle after this one is done.

Just wondering if there's anyone out there who likes assembling lowers in exchange for beer or something along those lines..
blacklabel
08-03-2012, 16:30
I put my lower together with a $10 punch kit from Harbor Freight and a $3 brass hammer and a little painters tape.
JohnnyEgo
08-03-2012, 16:34
Hardest part is the front detente pin. There's probably a dozen or more floating around the carpets of my previous home. The rest can be done with pliers, tape, and patience.

If you want to drive up to Windsor on Sunday night, I'd be glad to show you how to put it together.
Whistler
08-03-2012, 16:35
Some others may disagree but I don't use any specialty tools to install a LPK except maybe my pin punches that are designed for roll pins but I've used regular punches as well. It's not really that difficult and you might enjoy it. Brownells (http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/lid=11004/learn/) has a few videos that will show you the basics.
BPTactical
08-03-2012, 17:00
I would be glad to do it for you. You will have the solace of knowing it was done correctly, all torque values adhered to, headspace checked and proffesionally done.

Not slighting any of the other guys in the least, some very competent folks here[Beer]
Whistler
08-03-2012, 17:06
I would be glad to do it for you. You will have the solace of knowing it was done correctly, all torque values adhered to, headspace checked and proffesionally done.

Not slighting any of the other guys in the least, some very competent folks here[Beer]

I'm not, I'm a hack. My brother says you guys are the best. [Beer]
ray1970
08-03-2012, 17:35
Hardest part is the front detente pin.

I'll agree with that one. I made myself a special tool. It really makes it easier. [Beer]
J
08-03-2012, 19:03
headspace checked and proffesionally done.

I have never checked the headspace on my lowers, how does one go about doing that? [Coffee] [Stooge]

On a serious note, Bert does amazing work, so if you want it professionally done, he's your man.
BPTactical
08-03-2012, 19:07
I have never checked the headspace on my lowers, how does one go about doing that? [Coffee] [Stooge]

On a serious note, Bert does amazing work, so if you want it professionally done, he's your man.

Doh! I'm in the middle of changing a u joint on the BIL's truck and didn't catch it was just the lower.

Imadumass[Bang]
Great-Kazoo
08-03-2012, 19:21
I'll agree with that one. I made myself a special tool. It really makes it easier. [Beer]
Likewise, getting the holes evenly spaced on my detent tool was a bitch. The tension spring pin tool wasn't too bad.:)

The only "specialty" tools you will need for an AR lower, besides tape, pin punches, hammer and allen wrenches.

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u129/51jim/100_0684.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u129/51jim/100_0685.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u129/51jim/100_0686.jpg
ray1970
08-03-2012, 22:05
Why the multiple holes, Jim? Just curious. Here is what mine looks like. I made several in case I ever needed to give any away to friends.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/rjs1970/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTExMjIwLTAwMDE4LmpwZw.jpg
Great-Kazoo
08-03-2012, 22:54
Why the multiple holes, Jim? Just curious. Here is what mine looks like. I made several in case I ever needed to give any away to friends.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/rjs1970/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTExMjIwLTAwMDE4LmpwZw.jpg

I wrote that as a joke. They are 1/4" clevis pins from the hardware store. I have both single & multiple hole ones. It's one of those items you put down then go , where the heck did i leave it? I had turned a piece of nylon rod, then realized (WTHDILI[Bang] ) So off to hardware store for a drill bit. AS i'm wandering the aisles (trumpets) there's a box of clevis pins!
What you do turn 1/4-20 or 5/16 allen heads down?
Skully
08-03-2012, 22:54
Why the multiple holes, Jim? Just curious. Here is what mine looks like. I made several in case I ever needed to give any away to friends.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/rjs1970/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTExMjIwLTAwMDE4LmpwZw.jpg


You and Jim with your fancy tools.......

I just use a feeler guage to hold down the pin / spring and move quickly, only had one pin fly across the room in putting together 4 lowers. So 1 in 4 isn't bad right?[Coffee]


Now removing one is a PITA.

To the OP which ever you decide, not really hard to do with what was listed for basic tools in this thread, i can do most myself as I like to be self supporting, but too technically or need an expert's eye i hand off. If you want a professional, BP can do it to and as you can see highly regarded on here.
Great-Kazoo
08-03-2012, 23:03
It's a 20-45 min job. Bert should do it as he is a lic. smith. I am unable to build anything for anyone. Assisting someone who has questions, that is a different story.
JDF
08-04-2012, 13:52
I can do it. But it will require beer. Good Beer. pm me if you still need it done.
Whistler
08-04-2012, 15:20
If you're uncomfortable take it to Bert then hang out and watch a pro, you'll learn a lot. Money well spent.
StagLefty
08-04-2012, 17:06
We've got at least 2 great gunsmith's on here. Bert@BP and Robb@Bower's. Use either one with confidence if your not comfortable doing your own lower. It's really not that hard to do yourself though. [Beer]
gemery
08-23-2012, 07:51
I'm an absolute newbie and built my first lower last night with the tools I had available in my garage - No issues at all....Took about a half hour.
Great-Kazoo
08-23-2012, 08:15
Likewise, getting the holes evenly spaced on my detent tool was a bitch. The tension spring pin tool wasn't too bad.:)

The only "specialty" tools you will need for an AR lower, besides tape, pin punches, hammer and allen wrenches.

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u129/51jim/100_0684.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u129/51jim/100_0685.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u129/51jim/100_0686.jpg


Anyone know why my pics are disappearing? I'm not the one doing it, or is it PB that has some expiration limit??
Skully
08-24-2012, 07:37
Anyone know why my pics are disappearing? I'm not the one doing it, or is it PB that has some expiration limit??

.........its the goberment. [Coffee]


Photobucket gives me no problems. Did you change their files names or move them into a folder or something on PB?
Great-Kazoo
08-24-2012, 09:03
.........its the goberment. [Coffee]


Photobucket gives me no problems. Did you change their files names or move them into a folder or something on PB?

Negatory.
NightCat
08-24-2012, 09:12
I put my lower together with a $10 punch kit from Harbor Freight and a $3 brass hammer and a little painters tape.

This lol
AztecWarrior
08-31-2012, 05:37
On a serious note, Bert does amazing work, so if you want it professionally done, he's your man.

This
Adawg38
08-31-2012, 21:50
I am not doubting anybody elses exp here. Plenty of good guys here but I'd for sure give Bert from BP Tactical a +1 for a good guy and will get you handled.
Delfuego
08-31-2012, 22:29
Rob (firemoth) at Bowers Tactical has built everyone of mine. None have had ever issues (even when I have supplied some sub-par components). They're in DTC.