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Col_Crocs
08-28-08, 01:23
What's the best tool to use to get that perfect punch you see in photos?
VLODPG
08-28-08, 01:51
http://www.m-guns.com/tools.php

Or a punch & hammer
Eric
08-28-08, 06:21
I have found that a prick punch (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00942841000P?keyword=prick+punch) works well. It can be followed up with a center punch. If you are so inclined you can touch it up with a bit of cold blue.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/AR15forme/Colt%20AR15/DIYstaking-1.jpg
rob_s
08-28-08, 06:26
I use a Starrett automatic center punch (http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=12619&title=AUTOMATIC%20CENTER%20PUNCH).
jlficken
08-28-08, 07:50
I also used the Starrett automatic center punch. It worked very well. It's not ceap but nothing is anymore.
sff70
08-28-08, 08:13
Center punch and a hammer.

I've broken 2 automatic center punches purchased at Sears. Next time I'll buy a Starett.
markm
08-28-08, 08:18
We're just bending a little metal here.
Fringe
08-28-08, 10:33
We're just bending a little metal here.

Agreed. I just used a small punch and pounded on it till I felt content.
mark5pt56
08-28-08, 10:39
If you want the Colt look(squared stake) you can flatten the tip of a small chisel. Make it nice and sharp though on the sides and edge.
nickdrak
08-28-08, 15:51
I picked up one of the prick punches that Eric suggested above from Sears. It worked perfectly, even on my aluminum KAC QD sling attachement receiver plate. I have also used it on a couple of standard MilSpec steel plates, and the results were perfect as pictured above in Eric's pic.
Eric
08-30-08, 09:33
I picked up one of the prick punches that Eric suggested above from Sears. It worked perfectly, even on my aluminum KAC QD sling attachement receiver plate. I have also used it on a couple of standard MilSpec steel plates, and the results were perfect as pictured above in Eric's pic.
Glad it worked out for you. It ain't fancy, but it does the job.
Stickman
08-30-08, 12:30
If you want the Colt look(squared stake) you can flatten the tip of a small chisel. Make it nice and sharp though on the sides and edge.



We aren't talking about any massive projects with staking. Most people have a flathead screw drive floating around somewhere, and I've done that a few times. Its more important to get it staked than it is to buy special tools. While its always nice to have the right tools for the job, but this is a pretty simplistic task we are talking about.


Most of us aren't entering our weapons in a beauty contest, with the obvious exception of MarkM (get your name switched back!). :D


http://stickman.rainierarms.com/galleries/Daniel%20Defense%2C%20Inc./Staking%20screwdriver%20Stick.jpg
markm
08-30-08, 14:36
Most of us aren't entering our weapons in a beauty contest, with the obvious exception of MarkM (get your name switched back!). :D

You should see one of my stake jobs. The tool slips and scratched the lower because I was pointing the tool the wrong way. :eek:

I can't enter that gun into the beauty pageant now. :mad:
Col_Crocs
08-30-08, 22:23
Im guilty of that too! That's exactly why I stated this thread. :D Ive used a flat screwdriver before on a friend's gun and it worked, no more RE turning(Yes it was that bad before we staked it) but I wouldnt do it to mine. :p
markm
08-31-08, 10:08
Im guilty of that too! That's exactly why I stated this thread. :D

Just tell people you staked it in the middle of a fire fight!:cool:
30russkie
09-01-08, 10:24
i just use a cut down steel punch--one hit will do the trick and i have a barrel of them laying around the machine shop.
MisterWilson
09-01-08, 10:30
I saw a little drop of something on my LMT lower's staking. Anyone have any idea what that was?
28_days
09-02-08, 16:23
Possibly Loctite. Though that seems a bit redundant.
MisterWilson
09-02-08, 19:49
I don't think it was loc-tite because it wasn't in the threads but on the staking itself.
Robb Jensen
09-02-08, 20:58
I saw a little drop of something on my LMT lower's staking. Anyone have any idea what that was?

It's a black paint type product. I think just to keep it from rusting.
Paul45
11-03-08, 09:44
The only problem I have when I stake the castle nut is finding someone to hold the punch while I swing the sledge!!!!!!!
SwatDawg15
11-03-08, 13:13
The only problem I have when I stake the castle nut is finding someone to hold the punch while I swing the sledge!!!!!!!

LOL what are friends for eh?