AK build party

[TheWabbit]

What date is all of this actually going down? I couldnt find that part anywhere?

3/3/2013 - hopefully

My super high tech system for getting the barrel out of the trunnion. The AK74 is actually quite easy.

And the parts all over my bench ready for riveting this weekend.

 

[Glocker1986]

For anyone looking for a flat coakarms.com has some in stock.

 

[Echelon]

AK Builder also has some in stock, that is where I ordered mine.

Highly recommend that site too btw, I ordered the flat last night, and it was shipped with tracking by 2PM. Same day processing is basically unheard of right now.

http://ak-builder.com/index.php?dispatch=categories.view&category_id=171

 

[pwoller]

I have my receiver. I will be at the build party!

 

[chezuki]

I will be there to help with any Saiga conversions and possibly finally thread the barrel on my own.

 

[indysims]

Kit
Bulgarian AK-74 Parts Kit
Barrel
AK-74 US Made 5.45x39mm, 16" Barrel, New (74)
Rivet
AK-Builder AK Rivet Set
Flat
Ak-Builder AK74 5.45 Flat

Got my Flat, Parts Kit, Rivet Set, and Center Support.
Barrel was sold out at What-A-Country

 

[Clay]

Ill have the stuff to thread 14x1 LH if anyone needs it.

as for barrels, Atlantic had some but they are sold out. You can go to their site and sign up to be notified when more come in.

 

[TheWabbit]

I don't know if they are in stock but you can try directly from manufacturer.

AK47 Replacement Barrels from Green Mountain Rifle Barrels

Green Mountain - 603-447-1095 (could call and ask)

 

[chezuki]

Ill have the stuff to thread 14x1 LH if anyone needs it.

as for barrels, Atlantic had some but they are sold out. You can go to their site and sign up to be notified when more come in.

Nice! I have the die and guide (7.62) to bring as well, but I currently don't have the die stock.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Ill have the stuff to thread 14x1 LH if anyone needs it.

as for barrels, Atlantic had some but they are sold out. You can go to their site and sign up to be notified when more come in.

I have a 1/2x28 RH die that I can bring too.

 

[Psode27]

I took a pic of some of my "tools" just for fun... Nothing shocking noone else probably has, but if nothing else its something else to use. My fancy looking rivet press is probably on its last legs as the arm is getting pretty bent up (its home built), but the bolt cutter rivet tool is good to go! I dont have anything "good" for the long rear trunnion rivets, I have just gone really slow and eye-balled it in the past and have always had good results.

Where will this be located, do we know that yet? I apologize if I missed that somewhere...
I hope to have two ak74 kit ready to go (looking for a barrel for one). I will also be purchasing flats.
I hate to stray too far off topic, but does anyone have any specific PSL tools? I have a PSL kit as well I've been drooling over sitting around.

I have go/no go 7.62x39 headspace gauges and I think I can get my hands on some 7.62x54 gauges as well.

 

[draftsman]

Dumb question. How do you know if an AK (parts kit) was made w/ a milled receiver vs stamped (if it's not disclosed)? I don't want to get stuck buying a kit that cannot be build on a stamped receiver. Buy Yugo & Romny but not Bulgarians?
Thanks

 

[TheWabbit]

Dumb question. How do you know if an AK (parts kit) was made w/ a milled receiver vs stamped (if it's not disclosed)? I don't want to get stuck buying a kit that cannot be build on a stamped receiver. Buy Yugo & Romny but not Bulgarians?
Thanks

The biggest clue is the lack of trunnions. The milled receiver has the trunnions built in.

 

[TheWabbit]

First thing to get riveted is the trigger guard. That is done on the AK74. Test fitting everything just to see what it will look like. Notice the rear trunnion holes need to be drilled here. On the AMD65, I had to drill the front trunnion holes. I'm currently riveting the front trunnion to the receiver.

Also, see the ziplock bag? Good place to keep small parts (i.e. the front sight, rear sight, gas block pins from the barrel). This way when wife tells you to move your stuff, things don't get lost...you know who you are.

 

[Clay]

Ive also got 5.45x39 and 7.62x39 headspace gauges I can bring.

 

[duffman0286]

Ive also got 5.45x39 and 7.62x39 headspace gauges I can bring.

i can also provide both of those plus .223 and 7.62x54r for u odd ball guys and psl builders

 

[vitamink]

I'll bring all this sexy

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And hopefully a PSL to build. I can provide entertainment.

 

[vitamink]

BTW anyone know where to get a PSL kit? I see Apex has them minus the barrel and receiver. Anywhere else?

 

[alloutjdm]

this sounds like a good idea...since the prices for ak sky rocketed in the past few months...let me know when and where ill be there

 

[TheWabbit]

No barrel or receiver but there are 47 kits out there:

AMD 65 Parts Kit

Polish Underfolder AK-47 Parts Kit

We can build a receiver without the barrel. You can then press in your barrel and pin it on your own at a later date.