This short clip shows removing a barrel pin and barrel from an amd 65. the tools used in the video have been updated since i made this video, but they still. Option 1: use a hydraulic shop press. this is definitely a proven method. 12 20 ton shop presses were traditionally the go to tools for a lot of ak work relating to barrels and rivets. for barrel work, guys use jigs from ak builder and others plus can make their own.
The best way to remove these is to take an undersized drill bit about 7 32" and drill out to a depth of 0.15 0.2". this will remove just enough material to re leave the flair when removing the pin. the pin can still be reused but for $5 why not just use a new one. a new pin is always nice to if your going all they way and reaming you new pin hole. What i do (and it runs a similar risk) is to vise the barrel trunnion pin down with a 1 4" long punch against one end of the pin and put a plate between the punch and the vise jaw. i tighten the vise, then put a 1 4" x 2" x 3" plate against the side of the vise jaw, then whack it with a hammer. some have suggested using a hardwood mallet, and i. Center punch the barrel pin on the side that is clearly visible and drill it out undersized then ream to spec. if you can't tell whether or not it's been welded on the one side. probably the safest route and will produce the best results with the least amount of damage to the trunnion. I show how i drill an ak barrel pin in this video with hand tools. i also show how i use my mill, which is way easier. if all you have is hand tools, get a.
Center punch the barrel pin on the side that is clearly visible and drill it out undersized then ream to spec. if you can't tell whether or not it's been welded on the one side. probably the safest route and will produce the best results with the least amount of damage to the trunnion. I show how i drill an ak barrel pin in this video with hand tools. i also show how i use my mill, which is way easier. if all you have is hand tools, get a. Product overview. this power custom ak 47 barrel installation and removal kit supports the barrel, receiver and trunnion for easy barrel installation, removal and cross pinning without marring your parts. this kit allows you to r emove barrel pins with a captive system that holds a hardened pin to reduce the chance of flying projectiles. February 17, 2024 by wayne fletcher. changing an ak 47 barrel can be done by following a few simple steps. first, remove the front sight block, gas block, and handguard. then, press out the barrel pin and remove the old barrel. finally, insert the new barrel, align it with the barrel pin hole, and reassemble the rifle. contents [ show].
Product overview. this power custom ak 47 barrel installation and removal kit supports the barrel, receiver and trunnion for easy barrel installation, removal and cross pinning without marring your parts. this kit allows you to r emove barrel pins with a captive system that holds a hardened pin to reduce the chance of flying projectiles. February 17, 2024 by wayne fletcher. changing an ak 47 barrel can be done by following a few simple steps. first, remove the front sight block, gas block, and handguard. then, press out the barrel pin and remove the old barrel. finally, insert the new barrel, align it with the barrel pin hole, and reassemble the rifle. contents [ show].
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