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#543154 - 05/31/13 11:15 AM AK 47 Build Party?
iamsam Offline
Bolt action

Registered: 12/11/12
Posts: 176
Loc: Virginia, USA
City or County: Norfolk, Ghent
I was reading a article online about group builds, basically they purchased ak 47 parts kit, and all met up at a shop/garage which had the proper tools and knowledge and spent the next 8 hours building a AK 47!

I was thinking this is a great idea, especially with the insane prices of AK's these days.

Im just throwing the idea out there to see if we could possibly get something like this together.

There were 2 experts in AK Building who organized it and had people sign waivers and im sure collected a fee for using their tools and what not.

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#546497 - 06/06/13 03:01 PM Re: AK 47 Build Party? [Re: iamsam]
pplassm Offline
Pea shooter

Registered: 12/07/10
Posts: 7
Loc: VA
City or County: Quinton
I found your post while looking for an AR build party. Sounds like an interesting proposition, but I haven't found any around VA. They appear to be most popular in CA.

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#548925 - 06/10/13 05:08 PM Re: AK 47 Build Party? [Re: pplassm]
iamsam Offline
Bolt action

Registered: 12/11/12
Posts: 176
Loc: Virginia, USA
City or County: Norfolk, Ghent
Originally Posted By: pplassm
I found your post while looking for an AR build party. Sounds like an interesting proposition, but I haven't found any around VA. They appear to be most popular in CA.


The AR Build aren't so popular because its more of a "assembling" parts than actual building i.e. riveting and drill presses. I would love to get one together.

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#553355 - 06/18/13 09:46 PM Re: AK 47 Build Party? [Re: iamsam]
ohsigmachi Offline
Pea shooter

Registered: 02/24/13
Posts: 1
Loc: VA
City or County: Woodbridge
AR build parties are a bit more than "assembly" if you buy an 80% or 30% lower receiver there is quite a bit of machining that is needed before the FCG and buffer spring tube can be installed. Same goes with 80% uppers, there is some pretty intricate machining involved to get an 80% upper receiver ready for a barrel, gas tube and BCG.

All that being said I would love to get in on building either platform, I have coworkers that have drill presses or access to them, but I would like to do an AR on a mill (I'd like to build a sub MOA rifle that is tough as nails for less than $700). An AK would probably be fine on a drill press though.

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#768453 - 08/09/14 06:50 AM Re: AK 47 Build Party? [Re: iamsam]
ArmedRealtor Offline
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Registered: 01/15/13
Posts: 89
Loc: Prince William, Virginia
City or County: Manassas
Anything ever come of this? I would love to build my own AK without having to fly to LA.
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#801470 - 10/16/14 10:33 PM Re: AK 47 Build Party? [Re: iamsam]
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Registered: 05/04/13
Posts: 697
Loc: 6017 West Broad Street Richmon...
City or County: Richmond / Henrico 23230
Ill help you build a Ak.. Do you have a parts kit?? with rivets? PM me if ya want
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#807347 - 10/30/14 12:20 AM Re: AK 47 Build Party? [Re: ArmedRealtor]
zarautz Offline
Defender

Registered: 12/28/12
Posts: 75
Loc: VA
City or County: NOVA
I would be interested in doing one of these.

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#808865 - 11/02/14 02:14 PM Re: AK 47 Build Party? [Re: iamsam]
muyoso Offline
Pea shooter

Registered: 04/10/12
Posts: 9
Loc: VA
City or County: Chantilly
Yea, absolutely need to get this Polish Tantal built. Been sitting on this parts kit and receiver and rivets for like 5-6 years now. Not having any of the tools for riveting/pressing the barrel back in, is the only thing holding me back, but idk if I want to dump $400 in tools which I am not sure if I would be able to resell. I'd absolutely love to get a build party started anywhere in Virginia and I can supply a lot of beer if anyone has the tools necessary to get this baby built.


Edited by muyoso (11/02/14 02:15 PM)

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#811033 - 11/07/14 12:31 AM Re: AK 47 Build Party? [Re: iamsam]
Hksmith Offline
www.newamericanarms.com

Registered: 05/04/13
Posts: 697
Loc: 6017 West Broad Street Richmon...
City or County: Richmond / Henrico 23230
lets plan for sometime in Jan if thats ok with everyone... with the holidays coming im sure we will all be busy.. ps I have all the jigs and tools needed
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#811507 - 11/08/14 01:03 AM Re: AK 47 Build Party? [Re: Hksmith]
muyoso Offline
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Registered: 04/10/12
Posts: 9
Loc: VA
City or County: Chantilly
Originally Posted By: Hksmith
lets plan for sometime in Jan if thats ok with everyone... with the holidays coming im sure we will all be busy.. ps I have all the jigs and tools needed


That would be great for me.

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#814268 - 11/14/14 10:25 AM Re: AK 47 Build Party? [Re: iamsam]
BLUERIDGEBOY Offline
I'm sorry, I'm not in the VAGT boy's club yet

Registered: 03/01/13
Posts: 517
Loc: VA
City or County: Lynchburg
Im in also for a build party.
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#837604 - 01/04/15 08:26 PM Re: AK 47 Build Party? [Re: iamsam]
PapaSeven Offline
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Registered: 02/13/13
Posts: 435
Loc: Spotsylvania
City or County: Spotsylvania
Im in. Please shoot me a PM if this actually happens.
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#841293 - 01/13/15 12:22 AM Re: AK 47 Build Party? [Re: iamsam]
muyoso Offline
Pea shooter

Registered: 04/10/12
Posts: 9
Loc: VA
City or County: Chantilly
I can bring a 12 ton press, but that is about all I have with regards to tools to contribute. Have a Polish Tantal i'd love to get built.

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#844966 - 01/21/15 12:15 AM Re: AK 47 Build Party? [Re: iamsam]
shifter13 Offline
Marksman

Registered: 11/11/13
Posts: 385
Loc: Henrico
City or County: Henrico
I would like to learn how to do this!

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#846823 - 01/24/15 10:26 PM Re: AK 47 Build Party? [Re: iamsam]
Blackhawk Offline
Double barrel

Registered: 08/28/13
Posts: 80
Loc: Virginia
City or County: Fredericksburg
Cash is king was talking to me also about putting together a build party, I've hosted several ar 80% builds at my house. You can check the thread for pics in the fredericksburg section. Hksmith, if you get a lot of people and need extra tools or an extra hand let me know I can help out I'm just down the road from you.

Lanham

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#871512 - 03/13/15 10:32 PM Re: AK 47 Build Party? [Re: iamsam]
bky5 Offline
Some guy

Registered: 10/06/13
Posts: 504
Loc: NOVA
City or County: Fairfax
Soooo we doing this?

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#871614 - 03/14/15 09:22 AM Re: AK 47 Build Party? [Re: iamsam]
Mark S Offline
Mark S

Registered: 04/29/10
Posts: 4038
Loc: Rappahannock County, VA
City or County: Front Royal
I'd like to give any build a try.

Maybe someone who has done it can list all of the tools and parts needed and people can step up with what they can bring?

Also, might help to get a 'parts' or 'kit' list together so that people know what they need.

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#871674 - 03/14/15 10:35 AM Re: AK 47 Build Party? [Re: iamsam]
Blackhawk Offline
Double barrel

Registered: 08/28/13
Posts: 80
Loc: Virginia
City or County: Fredericksburg
Picked up a 20 ton press the other day, if anyone knows where I can get some steel I can make a 555 die. Google 555th to see what I'm talking about.

Lanham

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#876124 - 03/24/15 08:49 AM Re: AK 47 Build Party? [Re: iamsam]
Cash is King Offline
Nice guy... NO MORE

Registered: 09/15/11
Posts: 6205
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City or County: Various
I can get you some steel, but the AK parts kits are the killer.

I chased some 6 months ago and still have a bump on my head from the brick wall I hit. At least the FAIRLY PRICED ones.

Someone else prove me wrong please!
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#876616 - 03/25/15 10:05 AM Re: AK 47 Build Party? [Re: iamsam]
Blackhawk Offline
Double barrel

Registered: 08/28/13
Posts: 80
Loc: Virginia
City or County: Fredericksburg
Cash,
I got all three axis turning, just doing some tweaking on the program side. Going to make some test cuts in a day or so.

Finally got the parts in we ordered

Lanham

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#886567 - 04/16/15 10:53 PM Re: AK 47 Build Party? [Re: iamsam]
BULLYBOY13 Offline
JUGGERNAUT

Registered: 10/28/09
Posts: 383
Loc: virginia
City or County: ORANGE CO
im interested in the ak build party as well

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#892895 - 05/02/15 10:13 AM Re: AK 47 Build Party? [Re: iamsam]
LaserJock Offline
B * L * U * E

Registered: 11/21/08
Posts: 6236
Loc: NoVA 22192
City or County: NoVA 22192

http://www.copesdistributing.com/hungarian-ak63d-parts-p-8148.html


Sucks the barrels are chopped. Thanks.gov I feel much more saferer. ER

New link in stock. Chopped Barre included with option to buy aftermarket barrel.

http://whatacountry.com/AK63D-Hungarian-AMMS-Underfolder-Parts-Kit.aspx



Edited by LaserJock (11/20/15 06:34 PM)

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#946097 - 09/11/15 12:11 PM Re: AK 47 Build Party? [Re: iamsam]
Jonni Offline
Pea shooter

Registered: 09/11/15
Posts: 1
Loc: Virginia USA
City or County: Dyke
I didn't read the whole thread but I'll get together with you and build an ak47. I'm in dyke va. I'm sure I can get my neighbor and a few others to join us. I've got a very large garage but no tools yet. I was planning on buying a press soon. Let me know if your still interested.

Jonni

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#954697 - 10/04/15 06:36 PM Re: AK 47 Build Party? [Re: iamsam]
Focal Offline
AR & BP Fanatic

Registered: 03/08/13
Posts: 25
Loc: Hampton Roads, VA
City or County: Hampton Roads
Hello!

I have a matching Romanian MD-63 with original barrel I'd like to rivet. It will be up to a couple months before the custom receiver is finished. Put me in the hat for a party or if you do this privately on the side, I'd pay a premium for quality work. Please PM me.

I will also report back what I hear locally. I will be asking around to find a local AK smith.

Or, if someone want to go halves, thirds, or quarters on the tools, we can throw our own party and resell the tools and divy up the funds later.

Just me a PM if you have an idea!
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#972358 - 11/20/15 06:34 PM Re: AK 47 Build Party? [Re: LaserJock]
LaserJock Offline
B * L * U * E

Registered: 11/21/08
Posts: 6236
Loc: NoVA 22192
City or County: NoVA 22192
Originally Posted By: LaserJock

http://www.copesdistributing.com/hungarian-ak63d-parts-p-8148.html


Sucks the barrels are chopped. Thanks.gov I feel much more saferer. ER

New link in stock. Chopped Barre included with option to buy aftermarket barrel.

http://whatacountry.com/AK63D-Hungarian-AMMS-Underfolder-Parts-Kit.aspx


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