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<blockquote data-quote="Baus302" data-source="post: 2808949" data-attributes="member: 32516"><p>I just finished my first one ever 2 weeks ago. It was a great learning experience, and I can say I am already looking forward to my next build! I decided to go with an A2 style build for my first go, and I am very happy with how it came out. I already had most of the basic tools (combo tool, punches, etc.), and a vise. Since I was going with an unassembled upper, I purchased a Brownell's torque extension tool for the barrell install. I had read about the Geisselle reaction rod, and in researching it, I discovered the more economical Brownell's tool. Like the reaction rod, the torque extension tool allows you to install the barrel without an upper receiver clamshell/action block (supposedly, these tools don't stress the upper as much as when using a clamshell). I also purchased a cheap roll pin starter punch set. I should have also bought a roll pin punch set (the kinds with the protrusions on the tips to help keep from slipping). I thought I could get away with using my pin punches, but I did wind up making a couple of scratches on my upper and lower. Which leads me to my next purchase recommendation, a Birchwood Casey Super Black touch up pen! </p><p>[ATTACH]51631[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Baus302, post: 2808949, member: 32516"] I just finished my first one ever 2 weeks ago. It was a great learning experience, and I can say I am already looking forward to my next build! I decided to go with an A2 style build for my first go, and I am very happy with how it came out. I already had most of the basic tools (combo tool, punches, etc.), and a vise. Since I was going with an unassembled upper, I purchased a Brownell's torque extension tool for the barrell install. I had read about the Geisselle reaction rod, and in researching it, I discovered the more economical Brownell's tool. Like the reaction rod, the torque extension tool allows you to install the barrel without an upper receiver clamshell/action block (supposedly, these tools don't stress the upper as much as when using a clamshell). I also purchased a cheap roll pin starter punch set. I should have also bought a roll pin punch set (the kinds with the protrusions on the tips to help keep from slipping). I thought I could get away with using my pin punches, but I did wind up making a couple of scratches on my upper and lower. Which leads me to my next purchase recommendation, a Birchwood Casey Super Black touch up pen! [ATTACH=CONFIG]51631[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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