AR Build - Do I need this?

[wheelgun1958]

More tools = better.

[dcphoto]

A plastic or nylon punch set would eliminate all the problems with marring the pins and finish. I have searched all over the web, and cannot find them, but I see some punch "sets" that include a few plastic punches. However no sizes are given. Has anyone seen a complete plastic or nylon punch set in the traditional sizes (i.e. 3/32" 1/8", 3/16" etc.)?

A 3/32 nylon punch would fold up under the stress of driving in a roll pin. I doubt a 1/8 or 3/16 punch would do any better. The best way to avoid marring the finish is to use the right tool; roll pin punches.

[texanron]

The AR-15 Complete Assembly Guide
I oredered this out of fear that I was going to get stuck at some point on my build and need help. Upper shows to be on FedEx truck out for delivery today!!

[Tallinthesaddle]

That is an excellent book(The AR-15 Complete Assembly Guide), but, on page 22, bottom picture, the hammer spring is shown incorrectly placed on the hammer. I used this book for building my 1st AR and after completition, I test fired it. It would fire one time and not reset. I went on the AR forum and they told me what to do to fix it. Go to Brownell's and use their free video series on building an AR. That really helps.

[texasmusic]

A plastic or nylon punch set would eliminate all the problems with marring the pins and finish. I have searched all over the web, and cannot find them, but I see some punch "sets" that include a few plastic punches. However no sizes are given. Has anyone seen a complete plastic or nylon punch set in the traditional sizes (i.e. 3/32" 1/8", 3/16" etc.)?

A 3/32 nylon punch would fold up under the stress of driving in a roll pin. I doubt a 1/8 or 3/16 punch would do any better. The best way to avoid marring the finish is to use the right tool; roll pin punches.

My brass roll pin didn't hold up either. Got some steel ones on the way.