Wanna Build It For Me?

[BigDee]

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]

I put my lower together with a $10 punch kit from Harbor Freight and a $3 brass hammer and a little painters tape.

[JohnnyEgo]

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]

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 has a few videos that will show you the basics.

[BPTactical]

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

[Whistler]

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

I'm not, I'm a hack. My brother says you guys are the best.

[ray1970]

Hardest part is the front detente pin.

I'll agree with that one. I made myself a special tool. It really makes it easier.

[J]

headspace checked and proffesionally done.

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

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

[BPTactical]

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

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

[Great-Kazoo]

I'll agree with that one. I made myself a special tool. It really makes it easier.

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.