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After years of messing with simple builds, I am ready to attempt to barrel an upper etc. Any suggestions for quality tools to make the job easier? I have looked at the Wheeler kits, but I don't need another torque wrench etc.
 
Good, quality suggestions from above... a decent bench vise as well... even if it is just mounted on a "Black & Decker workmate" type table will save quite a bit of effort.

While not specific to your to your tools query ... these videos helped me quite bit.

I will say, Wheeler tools, while helpful... may not always be quite the quality I would prefer to buy. IE, buy good tools once, and they will last a lifetime.

https://criterionbarrels.com/media/accurizing-the-ar-15-video-series/

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2015/05/what-makes-an-ar-accurate-whitley-offers-answers/

And "Hellbenders" guide .. ( that I can't seem to find here )

https://www.ar15.com/forums/Precision-Rifles/Hellbenders-guides-to-Ultimate-AR15-and-or-AR10/4-42/
 
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