Required tools?

[TrxR]

Im currently gathering the parts to put together my first and maybe only ar. What im looking for is what tools are needed to do this job? Any hints or tips would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[bsand]

reaction rod, punch set, small brass hammer. ar tool for castle and barrel nuts. solid vise. those are the big ones.if your just assembling th lower, even less tools required. upper barrel assembly is the hardest part.

 

[TrxR]

Ill be doing a complete assembly

Thanks

 

[DiabeticKripple]

theres a few videos on youtube that will go over everything you need, while showing how to build it.

 

[Paul_T]

If you don't have a billet upper then an upper action block is cheaper than a reaction rod.

Brownells has the upper action block and lower vice block (set) on sale right now for 60USD
080-000-659WB Action Block & Lower Vise Block Set

other than that, what bsand suggested is pretty much it. AR armorers wrench, punch set, small brass/nylon hammer, good vice. If you can borrow a torque wrench or have one that's a bonus.

 

[TrxR]

A good vise and Torques wrench is something I already have.

 

[Bigrounds8mil]

True North Arms is a good source for well built and well priced AR tools. Upper block from them is $30, they have the punch sets etc as well

 

[bsand]

True North Arms is a good source for well built and well priced AR tools. Upper block from them is $30, they have the punch sets etc as well

They have cheap reaction rods too

 

[new210/22]

It’s an easy process, just go slow and tape the hell out of the receiver when you do the bolt release pin. You have been warned.

 

[JohnnyP636]

It’s an easy process, just go slow and tape the hell out of the receiver when you do the bolt release pin. You have been warned.

This was a good investment for me, I still tape the lower but this tool makes them much easier to do without damage