Need Help with Ak build build kit.

[Gambeeno]

So I am adventuring out on my first AK build. I could use some help, not quite sure what all I need for tools. I am a heavy equipment mechanic so I have a good variety to choose from. If someone is willing to help me headspace it and kinda walk me through it. I will make a donation to Northwest Firearms. I can also compensate for the help in cash or some parts. Thanks l!

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[titsonritz]

I am a heavy equipment mechanic so I have a good variety to choose from.

You won't have the specialty tools needed, here is an idea of what you're looking at...

https://www.itstactical.com/warcom/...-ak-with-the-rifle-dynamics-ak-builder-class/

https://www.ammoland.com/2014/07/top-five-tools-for-building-your-own-ak-47-rifle/#axzz6qlmvTP9Z

 

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Education:
-Read/Watch/Understand

Disassembly/Assembly:
-Drill Press
-Arbor Press
-Bolt Cutter Rivet Squeezer
-Jigs for pressing barrel in the front trunnion
-Correct rivets...there are different ones required
-Go/No-Go headspace gages if US made bbl used

Finishing:
-Sanblast cabinet
-Aluminum Oxide blast media
-Degreaser
-Compressor
-Pneumatic spray gun
-Paint...I prefer Brownell's GunKote Matte Black
-Cheap Walmart propane smoker over to hang and bake the coated metal parts...keeps the wife from murdering you for using the oven and stinking up the house