Must have tools for AR building?

[Long Range Trigger Monkey]

While I don't know if this is a must have item it certainly was a huge help in putting my lower together this past summer.

http://www.btibrands.com/product/ar-...-install-tool/

My list of AR tools is pretty much the same as the others above.

[ScottsBad]

Yeah, check with Iraqgunz, that's what he does. BTW - Am I on everyone's ignore list or was my list of tools inaccurate? I wasn't trying to step on anyone, those are just the tools I use frequently. I guess my deodorant isn't cutting it.

[Boba Fett v2]

You get a free autographed framed portrait of Will (Iraqgunz) shirtless when you attend his class. It's the best part of the deal.

[ryantx23]

Yeah, check with Iraqgunz, that's what he does. BTW - Am I on everyone's ignore list or was my list of tools inaccurate? I wasn't trying to step on anyone, those are just the tools I use frequently. I guess my deodorant isn't cutting it.

No, your list was on the money. I just didn't feel like taking the time to input all that data. Good post though.

[T2C]

A few items that are good for general firearm work are delrin and rubber vise jaw pads, a magnetic dish for small parts and safety glasses with 1.0-1.5 power readers ground in the lower portion of the lens for intricate hard to see work. I think that it would not hurt to have a pair of straight forceps and a pair of curved forceps in your armorer's kit.

[26 Inf]

Things I would add:

Go to your dentist and ask for used picks and tools - you can also buy them.

A small (or large LOL) illuminated magnifying lamp - I liberated one from my wife's hobby room and it has been very useful.

I also have a large Harbor Freight vise as well as a smaller clamp on bench vise from Lowes or Home Depot.

[Iraqgunz]

A lot of the tools have been covered here. I used a wide variety of stuff. More importantly is understanding what to do when you encounter unconventional problems like an entire receiver extension, castle nut and endplate red Loc-tited into a receiver.

I also show different techniques for installing and removing the receiver extension which may or may not work for everyone.

Another simple tool overlooked is the BCM KMR barrel wrench. It doubles as castle nut wrench and quite honest it's pretty good. Especially if you have to do deal with the idiotic ASAP plate.

Aluminum or copper vise jaws are a great suggestion. Probably the most overlooked part of this is understanding the best way to use certain tools and the importance of a solid bench mounted vise.

[ScottsBad]

A lot of the tools have been covered here. I used a wide variety of stuff. More importantly is understanding what to do when you encounter unconventional problems like an entire receiver extension, castle nut and endplate red Loc-tited into a receiver.

LOL...But do you have a tool for the removal of the Diet Coke that just shot onto my keyboard via my nose... Red Loctite'd to a receiver. Funny picture in my minds eye. Good one.

[Biggy]

I have been using a Geissele Reaction Rod, and it works fine, but I think I will also give this tool a try when it comes out. http://store.magpul.com/product/MAG536/misc

[tarkeg]

Don't forget a bolt catch roll pin punch!

https://www.adcofirearms.com/itemdet...ntorynumber=63