Now you know you can do it, and with help here even I figured it out!Thanks
YouTube is hit or miss. As you said, some are horrible, some are excellent and many are in between.
Yesterday I completed my first stripped lower (minus the stock). I'm still in shock with how easy it was and how fast it went together. And that was taking my time and triple checking everything!
So now I'll order a stock next payday then it'll be 100% done. I'll then pull the upper off my other AR and test it. Then it's on to the upper build.
I'm enjoying this build and already looking towards the next. It really is like adult Legos!
On that upper, have a look at "Stinger Supremacy" web site. They have very nice priced handguards, I think I paid under 70 for a 12 inch, around 60 for 7 inch, and low 80s for a 15 inch
I got the one with the unique ( to me any way) barrel nut that does not have to be timed to line up with gas tube, but I have also used their version with a more standard type barrel nut. Also free 3 day shipping.
There are better ones out there, if you want to spend 2 to 3 times more, plus I was pleasantly surprised with the quality for the price, and they are all free float as well.
Russellc