Mystery Box Containing Enough Parts to Build an AR15

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jbroomie said:
What tools did you end up using?
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Punches, pliers, Allen keys


You will need a wrench for the Castle nut, and ideally a torque wrench for the barrel nut (with a 1-1/4" crow's foot head)
I've yet to tighten the barrel, which will use a vise block to hold it in place


I did mushroom the forward assist roll pin using a roll pin punch, because it wasn't far enough in yet I assume. The Slip Joint plier method does seem like it would do less damage...as long as you cover the teeth properly (TIP: not masking tape)
I'll be replacing it with that method.


For the forward takedown detent, I'll be picking up a 1/4 Clevis pin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJNaTjvQaVQ

I may have morter'd my first spring somewhere...


Youtube tutorials make it easy to follow along.
 
McGral said:
You will need a wrench for the Castle nut, and ideally a torque wrench for the barrel nut (with a 1-1/4" crow's foot head)
I've yet to tighten the barrel, which will use a vise block to hold it in place
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Did you pick up an armorer's wrench or is there an alternative? Trying not to invest too much in tools as this will be my first and last build
 
My schedule changed and I managed to get my mystery box today. No assembly yet. Just a mock up. Mag not included. Thanks TNA.
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jbroomie said:
Did you pick up an armorer's wrench or is there an alternative? Trying not to invest too much in tools as this will be my first and last build
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https://truenortharms.com/ar15_default_store_view/catalog/product/view/id/3863/s/ar-15-basic-wrench/

This is all you'd need
I did go with the 35$ wrench, but the barrel nut doesn't need it

That will do the flash hider and the Castle nut, cheapest option (aside from rigging something up yourself, but you can google that)
 
True North Arms Corp said:
you should prolly have a couple tools like punches, hammer, torque wrench, crows foot wrench, aeroshell grease, etc
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Probably not a bad idea to put together an AR builders kit that includes non standard tools, such as the ar 15 wrench, correct grease, any bits and bobs over above the standard shop tools that guys would need.

Could probably have a basic kit with the bare bones, and a complete TEOTWAWKI tool kit that assumes you have nothing but that kit to build the AR. That Way I can include the tool kit in my ... time capsule.

To be honest I thought building ARs was a fools errand when there were so many good factory made options out there ready to go. The forum was filled with way too many threads of people who bubba'd their builds, or selected incompatible pieces etc.

But this mystery box actually has me interested.
 
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