AK Build Party?

[tinner666]

Thanks Dave. As for needing drilling equipment, the offer stands for the bench drill press.

For anybody not used to drilling metal, even though the bits usually say 'high speed', they work best and last longest at the slowest setting you can get. It's best if you can go slow enough to be able to define the tip as it turns.
After many years of tearing them up, a machinist finally set me straight.

[safaridave]

Frank- we will need the drill press. Lets talk about final prep for the BP on the 8th.

762- Sorry we werent able to have it at your place. I need to start signups so people have time to purchase kits and demil.

LOCATION- Chesterfield. My place. Time- 8:30am Saturday, Feb 8th

DangerousDan- I cant PM you- I dont think you have enough posts.

ANYONE INTERESTED- I have 5 spots

1)AtomicPunk
2)AtomicPunk Friend (tentative)
3)
4)
5)

PM me to sign up. PMs taken on timestamp basis.

We cannot test fire at my place.
Reminder- AK Builder flats ONLY please.
Burgers and/or hot dogs on me. Can someone bring a grill?

[AtomicPunk]

I can bring a grill.

Should I get 5.45mm Go, No Go gauges too?

[safaridave]

Cheaper way to go is just a NOGO gauge and a round.

[tinner666]

Good enough. If you and I can get together at my shop some day, I'll let you poke around to see if there is anything else that may be usable.
If you have any doubts, I'd prefer you armed there, instead of unarmed. Things can get sticky with no warning. Blackwell.

[safaridave]

UPDATE:

ANYONE INTERESTED- I have 5 spots

1)AtomicPunk
2)AtomicPunk Friend (tentative)
3)TallEd
4)
5)

There are 1-2 tentatives but i cant add them officially yet until they confirm... so there is still space.
PM me to sign up. PMs taken on timestamp basis.

We cannot test fire at my place.
Reminder- AK Builder flats ONLY please.

BUILDERS LIST
1) kit
2) appropriate AK builder flat
3) appropriate rivet set
4) appropriate center support
5) RedStarArms FCG Retaining Plate
6) Your 922(r) parts
7) 3 Cans of Brake Cleaner (for park prep)
Optional-
dremel set with grinding/buffing/cutting heads (head set is 8-10 bux i think)
5/32 drill bits (AKB bits if you can)
NOGO gauge and a round for your rifle.

Here is a good catch-all primer for builders--

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/show ... p?t=292985

[tinner666]

I'v got the burners and a tank here at the house in Westover. Can we get together so you can get them? Give ma a call when you can.

[dorminWS]

just pm'ed safaridave about park tank.

[bryanrheem]

so bummed I can not make this! Take lots of pictures!

[Backintheday]

Feb 8 is too soon for me, just considering an AK build now but if a get together happens again in a few months please update here . . . I do not even have a kit, much less receiver right now . . . TIA

[kzchopper]

I don't have all my parts yet but was thinking next time we get together at the cove we could have another build party there as well.

[safaridave]

Guys, I will throw another BP again in the summer. LOL I didnt buy all these tools just for it to be a one-time thing

KZ-- Never been to the cove. Is it a camping trip or something? An AKBP there? hmmmm.....

[TallEd]

The Cove is a campground with a firing range in Gore, VA. We had a meet n greet there last year and I beleive there is another one planned in June. I guess a build party would be possible there if we brought a generator for power tools.

[Jakeiscrazy]

Some of the sites have electrical. Might be a little bit of a pain to lug something like a press up there but it's a very fun place. Some off roading rails, good sites and some shooting ranges.

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[bryanrheem]

yes, a BP during the summer will be perfect!!!

[dorminWS]

Park tank is complete. Will ship soon as I can find a long enough box.

[762]

Wow, that's great! And much appreciated!

[safaridave]

Woohoo! Thanks dorminWS. This tank will baptise many an AK.

[senghing27]

Hi, I just came across this thread while browsing at work saying to myself... "Man, I really should build up that receiver I bought during the panic..."

Google is a very powerful tool.

If there is a future BP in the summer, I would be interested in joining in on the festivities.
I have an OOW receiver, but that's about all I have. Honestly not too familiar with the AK other than shooting them a handful of times.

[dorminWS]

Woohoo! Thanks dorminWS. This tank will baptise many an AK.

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safaridave,
I forgot they (FedEx) ask for a phone number for the addressee. Please send me one ASAP by PM so I can get the pickup done.