- #AK RIVET BOLT CUTTER MODIFICATION INSTALL#
- #AK RIVET BOLT CUTTER MODIFICATION MODS#
- #AK RIVET BOLT CUTTER MODIFICATION PROFESSIONAL#
Yeah - the rivets cost more on a per gun basis than the riveting tool. While $700-$800 might seem like a lot for a tool, after 700 builds that's only a dollar a gun. After I put it together, on bolt cutter tool, the minimum gap between the jaws is almost 6mm. Just got long and short rivet tools from Toth Tool. There is a huge difference between what is functional for a hobbyist and what is critical for production work. 6816 Views 5 Replies 5 Participants Last post by Olle, Jump to Latest. Made specifically for the rivets on an AK-47 receiver. DESCRIPTION: Homemade Harbor Freight bolt cutter ground down to function as a rivet crusher. Professionally? It takes me about 90 seconds to do the 6 front rivets and another 30 seconds for the scope rail. Click here for 64 plans for archery tools. If you're building a couple AKs in your garage, his tools are fine. Your Harbor Freight drill press is not a Bridgeport Mill and wishing it so doesn't make it so.Ĭurtis makes good stuff and I uses a lot of his products (with some modifications). AK Rivet Jaws for 24' Bolt Cutters, by Requiem Tools, NEW Rating: 69.95 Add to Cart AK Front Sight Adjustment Tool, Also Fits SKS, NEW 7.99 Add to Cart M70B1 / M72 Yugoslavian Fixed Stock AK Rivet Set, US Made, NEW 9.
#AK RIVET BOLT CUTTER MODIFICATION PROFESSIONAL#
This avoids the issue of having to keep the bolt cutters perfectly parallel to the receiver, and gives you a bit more wiggle room to move things around.You guys did read the OP right? He wants a PROFESSIONAL tool, not a home-hobbyist tool. This way I could place the bolt head on the outside factory head of the rivet and it would sit flush on the receiver, then squeeze. Instead I used a grade 8 bolt head, ground off the shank, and drilled the bolt head for the rivet factory head. If you don't, you might end up spending more time and headache than if you were to just buy a set of rivet jigs and a press, then resell on Akfiles exchange when done.Īlso worth mentioning, instead of drilling rivet heads into the bolt cutter jaws, I ground the jaws down as shown in tutorials, but I did not drill the rivet heads into the jaws. rivet because of this) making it easier to replace in case of wear. Take a 1/4' ball bearing and place it on the rivet hole like so: Use the rivet tool to squeeze it into the receiver, making a dimple for the swell neck rivets. Other minor modifications were made to the bolt and carrier assembly. Make sure to crush the rivets deep enough that the barrel will clear them. However I'm a serious DIYer and have a shit load of tools. Start with the front rivets, then do the middle rivets.
#AK RIVET BOLT CUTTER MODIFICATION INSTALL#
I used nothing but bolt cutters, bench vise, hammer, and a set of steel and brass pipe fittings to install the barrel and barrel components. However at times you may need to get creative, and will need to make your own tools or dies.ĭon't be afraid to try it, but if you do, buy several sets of rivets and practice for a bit. Then one could go to Homier and get three bolt cutters for 33 shipped, make two and have one to spare (in case of mistakes). What would be nice is if someone posted a CAD drawing with dimensions of a front riveter and a rear riveter. You can do all of the rivets with a combo of bolt cutter squashes, hammer, and a bench vise. As far as I know, Ive only seen the suggestion for doing rear rivets with a bolt cutter from the gg&g website. These rules are also posted every time you submit a link or self post so don't say you didn't see them. Don't like it, get over it and go somewhere else. We have to follow ATF laws and those are too muddy for a place like Reddit. No AKs with buffer tubes to meet the 26 inch OAL length.
#AK RIVET BOLT CUTTER MODIFICATION MODS#
If you are a business, or someone representing a business, then you need to notify the mods to prove you are who you say you are.TEMP BAN IMMEDIATELY first offense, second is Permanent. Don't spam OR post memes or post Airsoft.Your Price: 110. Rivet Jaws for 24' Bolt Cutters: Your Price: 90.00. Harbor freight has recently changed from M12x1.25 bolts that thread into the support plate to rivet head bolts with a nut on the other end. Not everyone is an expert such as yourself be considerate. These will only work with our Rivet Jaws and the Harbor Freight 24' Bolt Cutters 60699.If you do not read them and get banned then its not anyone's fault but your own. It would have looked like the AK-47 though." I could have developed a new train, had I stayed in the railway. "I wanted to invent an engine that could run for ever.
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