AK build party- June 18

[68Charger]

I'm planning an AK build party for the 18th of June (day before Father's day)

So far it's myself, dbeal and his son... I'd like to limit the headcount to 6 or so... it's just my garage with a small swamp cooler, it fills up quickly

so as far as tools, we'll have:
Press (I've got one, plus dbeal can bring his), drill press a small mill (X3, 18") + end mills, 115 piece drill bit set, 5mm & 7mm reamers (dbeal)
acetylene torch + oil bucket for heat treat of FCG holes, plus pan & brake fluid for annealing rails
5.45 + 7.62x39 headspace gauges (dbeal) , Flat bending jig (we'll either have an ak-builder jig there, or I'll build one by then, already have the metal set aside)
bolt cutters modified for rivet squeezing on front trunnion, and some handmade rivet tools for long rivets- letter + number stamps for serial#s
mig welder, spot welder modd'ed for rails (I've got the welder, just need to finish modding one of the tongs)
sand blaster, dremel, files, sandpaper, etc
I've got a parkerizing setup, but not fully tested yet, so use at your own peril- but should be better than leaving it in the white...

and 45+ acres in the country, so you can test within minutes of finishing a build!!!
All NFA rules will apply, and no alcohol will be present (I'm not opposed to it after the guns & tools are put away, tho)
bring something to BBQ, or other lunch, and your favorite beverage... I'll have water, iced tea & Mtn Dew Retro

Let me know in this thread (or via PM if you're shy) if you're interested- we can make sure we've got what you need for the stage of building that you're at...
I've got a ak74 .223 build I'm still gathering parts for, and I want to start a 2XTM drum-fed AK in a 9mm (maybe 9x23 Win)

[patrick0685]

so im new to building AK's but would love to build one...i would need an AK parts kit and a receiver right?

[dbeal]

Yes you will need a kit, a reciever (or flat) and rivet kit, plus your compliance parts to make it legal.

[Gunner]

I'm interested where can we get some parts kit that are complete also new to this

[patrick0685]

Yes you will need a kit, a reciever (or flat) and rivet kit, plus your compliance parts to make it legal.

where would be the best place to find these magical parts

[68Charger]

so im new to building AK's but would love to build one...i would need an AK parts kit and a receiver right?

A parts kit, a Barrel (if the kit is barrel-less, as most are now), a receiver or a flat (we can bend it into a receiver), and 922(r) compliance parts (usually a Fire control group, plus either furniture, gas piston, muzzle device, etc)

here's a worksheet to figure out if you have enough compliance parts:
http://jobson.us/922r/ or http://gunwiki.net/Gunwiki/BuildAkVerifyCompliance

You could also do a Saiga conversions there, they're much less involved, but some of the tools are the same... I've done my own Saiga-12

Just to clarify- we're not gunsmiths, so you'll be working on your own gun... but there will be people there that have done the same thing before, and will be able to advise and provide guidance... newbs are welcome, I can tell you from experience you learn A LOT by seeing it done, and even more by doing it with your own hands.

AK-Builder.com is good for flats & compliance parts- I'm sure there are industry partners in the Denver area that can provide some, too...

[Gunner]

http://ak-builder.com/index.php?disp...oduct_id=30127

Might be dumb but is this complete?

[patrick0685]

if you get a receiver flat do you have to ship to on an FLL or how does that work?

[68Charger]

I'm interested where can we get some parts kit that are complete also new to this

apexgunparts.com is a very good source of parts kits, they're in Colorado- but don't have a store front- if you call them, they can bring kits reserved for you to a gun show they have a booth at... https://www.apexgunparts.com/index.php/cPath/51

Arms of America has moved to Colorado, also, and they just got more parts kits in:
http://armsofamerica.com/partskits-2.aspx

There's always gunbroker, CoGunsales.com, Whatacountry.com ,
another list at: http://gun-deals.com/index.php?dealt...ory=1&subcat=6

[Gunner]

Well if I can get that day off work and Get a kit I would be in