[jadams]

Thinking about doing an AK build.....does anyone have AK flat bending jig???? Thanks Joseph

 

[SubGunFan]

I have one. Not the greatest, but it worked (sometimes)..........

.

 

[Rw]

Id definitely be interested in building one off a flat, whats a good source for reasonable parts kits now? I want at least one ak47, and one 74.

 

[Scharfschütze]

While we are on the subject, one of my supervisors has a complete AK kit bought during the "frenzy" and now wants to sell. He is bringing it to show me tomorrow, so I will find out what the country of origin is...the receiver is an unfolded flat. Any ballpark ideas of current value? (sorry to take this off on a tangent)

 

[Rw]

No idea on current value, i can find out a ballpark figure though. I might be interested.

 

[SubGunFan]

The kits sold now with a barrel and are running in the $300 to $400 range. I have one Romy-G kit w/ barrel for sale. $250 FIRM.

.

 

[jbpmidas]

What is a "kit" lacking?

 

[Rw]

The reciever

 

[jbpmidas]

Where and how much for a receiver? What special tools required to assemble?

 

[SubGunFan]

A receiver (made or bought) and a rivet set. I recommend a Tapco trigger group.

.

 

[SubGunFan]

................ What special tools required to assemble?

Here is where you open the BIG CAN of WORMS......... and checkbook.

Lets assume you bought a finished AK receiver ($125 range). You will need.................

1. A grinder to remove the existing rivets.

2. A press (or other gizmo) to remove the barrel from the front trunnion.

3. A press (or other gizmo) and backer bars to set the new rivets.

4. A drill press to drill out the old rear trunnion rivets.

5. A box of bandaids.......................... for the blood.

And lets not forget some knowledge of what you are doing (metal working).


.

 

[jbpmidas]

And if you make one.......?

 

[SubGunFan]

And if you make one.......?

? ? ? ?

You lost me with that question....

.

 

[Rw]

Its perfectly legal to build a semi auto gun on a reciever flat you bend up, you arent supposed to sell the finished gun since it wouldnt have a serial number.

 

[jbpmidas]

And if you make one.......?

? ? ? ?

You lost me with that question....

.

What is required when making your own receiver?

 

[Rw]

The more i think about it, the less interested i am in bending one up. Much less of a hassle to just order a $45 ready made reciever from nodak.

 

[jadams]

I'm thinking screw build....under 20 for the screws tap and bit.....flat less than 20.......gun you built yourself. PRICELESS.....

 

[titleiiredneck]

I can mill the trunion rivets out to whatever diameter needed for anyone interested. Usually get $25 a hr. shop time. probally take a hour and then return shipping

 

[mstrsippy]

Anyone interested in building can view a tutorial here. Soup to Nuts on building an AK.

http://www.surplusrifle.com/shooting2005/souptonuts1/index.asp

There is also an 18 video series on youtube