NateG
Member
Okay, I'm planning on doing the WECSOG thing and building an AK. I've just got a few questions... but first, here's what I have:
A drill press
a wife who isn't opposed to the idea (though she won't get me the kit for Christmas, she didn't want to have to tell her friends she got me an AK for a Christmas gift)
various hand tools/dremmel, etc.
too much time on my hands
My questions are: is a welder necessary (if so, I might get one for Christmas) to attach the rails?
Is a hydraulic press necessary to bend the Tapco flats? (Also, what jig would I need, if any, to bend them?)
General impressions of bent-but-not-drilled vs. drilled-but-not-bent flats? Which method is easier? (If I go bent-but-not-drilled, is there an easy way to do those dents by the mag well?)
What other tools do I need? Welder, hydraulic press, jigs, etc?
I'm not really too worried about whether or not building it is cheaper than buying one; however, the costs of tools, etc. is a consideration. (That is, I'm not building to save money, but I don't have unlimited funds)
What kits and compliance parts would you recommend?
Thanks a bunch,
NateG
Oh, I did a few searches before posting this, but if this (or a similar) question has been asked answered before, my apologies.
A drill press
a wife who isn't opposed to the idea (though she won't get me the kit for Christmas, she didn't want to have to tell her friends she got me an AK for a Christmas gift)
various hand tools/dremmel, etc.
too much time on my hands
My questions are: is a welder necessary (if so, I might get one for Christmas) to attach the rails?
Is a hydraulic press necessary to bend the Tapco flats? (Also, what jig would I need, if any, to bend them?)
General impressions of bent-but-not-drilled vs. drilled-but-not-bent flats? Which method is easier? (If I go bent-but-not-drilled, is there an easy way to do those dents by the mag well?)
What other tools do I need? Welder, hydraulic press, jigs, etc?
I'm not really too worried about whether or not building it is cheaper than buying one; however, the costs of tools, etc. is a consideration. (That is, I'm not building to save money, but I don't have unlimited funds)
What kits and compliance parts would you recommend?
Thanks a bunch,
NateG
Oh, I did a few searches before posting this, but if this (or a similar) question has been asked answered before, my apologies.