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    Getting back to the original post...
    Yes, the AGI videos can be helpful. There are lots of videos of varying quality on YouTube, but always cross-check what they are telling you with another reference.

    The only complicated part of the process is that you'll have to buy a couple of specialized tools. If you don't already have a torque wrench, get one.

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    As others have mentioned, having the tools makes the difference. I like to tinker with things and find the AR pretty easy to work on. Of course, getting over the mental hurdle of mucking around w/ your AR is another thing altogether, but between YouTube, DVD's, books, this site, etc., you have a variety of resources to pull from.

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    I'm looking for tools in another window as I peruse this forum. Another thing that concerns me is the little things that make a carbine reliable, like pinning a gas block. I need to look for a good demonstration for things like that. The geissele gas blocks seem to have everything needed. Is this a good set up or would I just be buying the name? Crap, I already stated I had a good grasp on what good gear was. Maybe I can say BASICALLY know what parts to buy.

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    Keep It Simple Slick

    Don't over-think pinning the gas block. You can send it to Adco or (I think) Rainier Arms or buy a barrel & gas block already fitted & drilled
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    It takes ALMOST zero skill to assemble a rifle. If you can read and understand direction, own a torque wrench and have access to some of the specialty tools that make it easier, you can do it.
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    Maybe you need to attend one of my classes and see some of the weapons that show up- to include those being used by police depts. I am pretty sure that you will change your mind.

    Quote Originally Posted by SigSlave View Post
    It takes ALMOST zero skill to assemble a rifle. If you can read and understand direction, own a torque wrench and have access to some of the specialty tools that make it easier, you can do it.



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    Re: Skills To Build?

    Quote Originally Posted by STAMarine View Post
    I'm looking for tools in another window as I peruse this forum. Another thing that concerns me is the little things that make a carbine reliable, like pinning a gas block. I need to look for a good demonstration for things like that. The geissele gas blocks seem to have everything needed. Is this a good set up or would I just be buying the name? Crap, I already stated I had a good grasp on what good gear was. Maybe I can say BASICALLY know what parts to buy.
    This has been my concern with the Geissele block from the start. Even with the gas block being predrilled for pinning, it's not something that the home AR smith should undertake. It would still require the correct tools / jigs, drill press, etc. to ensure that the hole is drilled correctly through the barrel. If it HAS to be pinned, let ADCO or Rainier Arms do it for you.

    I recently took IG's class and it was an eye opener. I haven't had time to write up an AAR, but will as soon as I have a chance. Even for someone like myself who has built several rifles in the past, I still learned a ton. The best part was learning a few tricks & techniques that make certain steps way easier than I had been doing them. These are the sort of things that can only be learned by doing the same thing hundreds or thousands of times (like IG) or by taking a class from someone like him.

    I highly recommend his class. The "anybody can do it" mentality is the reason we see so many "I screwed up my perfectly good AR, please help me! " threads. To those that think anybody can do it, I would respond by saying, yes, but few can do it right.

    I have no doubt that you can learn to do it yourself. The fact that you stopped just to ask the question puts you leaps and bounds ahead of the average person.

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    Re: Skills To Build?

    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    Maybe you need to attend one of my classes and see some of the weapons that show up- to include those being used by police depts. I am pretty sure that you will change your mind.
    Ain't that the truth!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    Maybe you need to attend one of my classes and see some of the weapons that show up- to include those being used by police depts. I am pretty sure that you will change your mind.
    But, I can already read, understand direction and own a torque wrench.

    It the understanding direction BEFORE you do something that gets most people in trouble.

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    So can most others. The torque wrench is only a small part of it. Apparently you have all the answers.

    Quote Originally Posted by SigSlave View Post
    But, I can already read, understand direction and own a torque wrench.

    It the understanding direction BEFORE you do something that gets most people in trouble.



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