I lived in an appartment when I built my 1st. No place for a vise. I bolted it to a 3’ 2x8”, it worked well.
Also, consider placing the lower into a gallon size ziplock bag when installing the pivot pin and detent. If it launches, the bag will retain the bits. A .250” clevis pin is also helpful.
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I suggest that you cut several pieces of 3/4" plywood to fit under the top (each piece filling the inside of the frame). Glue all the filler boards together and then screw the package in place. This will significantly strengthen the top and let you apply some real torque to something in a vise that is bolted through both the top and the add-on board package.
Or you can get the correct tool, use it properly and save a Ziplock bag.
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That’s some nice equipment. I would plan on bracing underneath your table top for your vise. It would probably be ok but over time may cause an issue.
What size vise are you getting? I saw they have 4, 5, and 6”
Also I may be wrong, but brass punches aren’t strong enough. I went through some steel punches before I broke down and bought the Starrett’s. It’s not just hammering pins in that you will use them., which case the brass would work, but you may need to punch out the pins on a FSP for example. Just my experience the Starrett’s are an excellent add to your toolkit. I haven’t bent one yet. (And I’ve bent a few). I’ve had a front sight post pins that were a bear to get out. Get you a roll of blue painters tape for taping around your roll pin holes.bill actually punch the tape over the roll pin. It doesn’t get in the way and of my punch slips a little I’m covered. Literally.
Did you check out that plastixrevolution kit I posted a link for? Honestly I can’t see working on my AR’s without it. It really is that good.
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I got my vise and torque wrench today. This my current set up. Unfortunately that’s the closest to the corner I can get without hitting anything underneath.
I’ll see how this holds up, maybe the giant size of the washers on the bottom will make up for the thin-ness of the work bench top
Last edited by heavygunner8; 11-22-17 at 20:22.
Looking good man!! Did you consider using a thick piece of steel? My Home Depot sells these pieces of flat steel. But they are very thick. I bought one and drilled holes in it. Then used that across the back row under the table and I think a piece on the front row. It distributed the pressure and I’ve had zero issues. It may be they can cut it for you also. But it definitely works. Just used a flat and lock washer underneath.
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Last edited by RobertTheTexan; 11-23-17 at 02:53.
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~ Sam Houston
“The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil constitution, are worth defending against all hazards: And it is our duty to defend them against all attacks.”
~ Sam Adams
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This is the starret punch set and roll pin starter/holder set I bought like y’all recommended. These should be all I need for AR15 building forever right? I also got a tekton soft face mallet.
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