AK build party

[VUPDblue]

Its on! The date is on the MCFG calendar!

 

[spearheadersarge]

Still on the hunt for a kit or parts. Scouring the net every chance I get. May get desparate and have to gun broker it. Hope not but definitely working it hard!! Pointers and hints very greatly appreciated if anyone has a lead! Thanks in advance!!!!

 

[TheWabbit]

Its on! The date is on the MCFG calendar!

Great! Thanks for getting us there.

 

[HiRoller]

I have not heard much on a plan for hardening the receivers ?

 

[Martin Draco]

I'm a maybe. I might have to go to Arizona, but if not, I can bring a hydraulic press, drill press, rivet jigs, headspace gauges, and bits and reamers.

 

[vitamink]

Anyone find my fat ass a PSL kit and receiver yet? ...and why not?

 

[Clay]

hmmmmmmmm

 

[Martin Draco]

Has anybody considered doing a "Group buy" with Circle City heat treating? Spot treating is OK, but I would like to have my whole receiver heat treated. I have a pre-bent and a few flats...

 

[Clay]

are they an FFL?

 

[Martin Draco]

I don't think so, but I am willing to sit there the whole time and watch them. From what I understand of the law, If the owner is present during the work, no violation of law.

 

[HiRoller]

I have been looking at kiln's but it's a slow process.

I don't see how you can effectivly go forward with the rivet process until you get it done. Assembled, I would be concerned about distorting the trunions ?

 

[Clay]

I don't think so, but I am willing to sit there the whole time and watch them. From what I understand of the law, If the owner is present during the work, no violation of law.

yeah I dont think I want to wait that long. It would be an all day process at a minimum.

 

[Martin Draco]

I was hoping, (depending on the amount), we could set something up to where it's a one shot deal.

 

[Sausagecake]

Put me down as a defiantly coming. I can disassemble my press and throw it in my trunk. Its still scheduled for the third of march correct? I can also throw my drill press in the car.

I also have a question. When crushing a long rivet for the first time, I let the workpiece pivot downward. I should have stopped at the first sign it was tilting downward, but I didn't. Lesson learned, and I adjusted so I didn't have this problem on the second. My question is, does the first rivet in the picture below look usable? This is not the factory formed head side, which is in much better shape. Also the dimple is completely filled. Considering this is my first build, I am not to concerned with aesthetics. I just want it to be safe and function.

 

[TheWabbit]

Put me down as a defiantly coming. I can disassemble my press and throw it in my trunk. Its still scheduled for the third of march correct? I can also throw my drill press in the car.

I also have a question. When crushing a long rivet for the first time

Sausage, please bring what you can. If we don't need it, that will be great but I have a feeling we are going to need all the equipment we can get.

Does your rivet look perfect? No. Usable. Sure. The rear trunnion is not going anywhere.

 

[TheWabbit]

Okay, updates to the AK Build Party list. Please let me know if you are not on the list or in the wrong spot. I'm trying to only put people confirmed to come in the bringing tools list. No tools = no party so it is important we have them.

AK Buildy Party @ MCFG on March 3, 2013 - MARCH MARCH MARCH for IndyDave1776

And remember, support DIVERSITY training.

 

[Joedirt82]

Has anyone seen Chrome lined Barrels in stock yet?

 

[Fawkes]

Wabbitt put me on the list bringing hydraulic press and 3 kits ready to build, plus bringing another member to assist.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I'm trying to only put people confirmed to come in the bringing tools list. No tools = no party so it is important we have them.

Still coming, still bringing drill press. Is everyone bringing their own bits or at least some extras? I'm going to pick up a couple of cobalt tipped bits but it sounds like with all the drilling to be done, some extras will be needed.

 

[Clay]

everyone needs to bring their own bits.