Need to clean up some damaged threads on a commercial buffer tube that is new (damaged in shipment)----what size tap/die is necessary to re-cut the damaged threads so that I can use the buffer tube? Thank u for your consideration.
Gunsmithing AR15 BUFFER TUBE
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Re: AR15 BUFFER TUBE
No problem, I don't know where you will find a die to chase the threads, dies are eadily available.
No problem, I don't know where you will find a die to chase the threads, dies are eadily available.
Re: AR15 BUFFER TUBE
Sorry, I meant taps are readily available. If nothing else try using a 60 degree triangular file to get in there and clean each thread up, this will often enough get threads restored enough to work.
Sorry, I meant taps are readily available. If nothing else try using a 60 degree triangular file to get in there and clean each thread up, this will often enough get threads restored enough to work.
Re: AR15 BUFFER TUBE
The cost of the die to do this would FAR exceed the price of a new receiver extension. If it was damaged during shipping the seller is responsible if it was packaged improperly.
But, I'll 3rd the file idea. They are large threads and easy enough to repair by hand.
The cost of the die to do this would FAR exceed the price of a new receiver extension. If it was damaged during shipping the seller is responsible if it was packaged improperly.
But, I'll 3rd the file idea. They are large threads and easy enough to repair by hand.
Re: AR15 BUFFER TUBE
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kenda</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The cost of the die to do this would FAR exceed the price of a new receiver extension. If it was damaged during shipping the seller is responsible if it was packaged improperly.
But, I'll 3rd the file idea. They are large threads and easy enough to repair by hand. </div></div>
+1 on this excellent advice! Commercial receiver extension can be had for as cheap as around $15 and the cost of the hardware to repair a damaged one will cost you far more and may or may not ultimately repair the damage depending on how badly it was bubba'd to begin with.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kenda</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The cost of the die to do this would FAR exceed the price of a new receiver extension. If it was damaged during shipping the seller is responsible if it was packaged improperly.
But, I'll 3rd the file idea. They are large threads and easy enough to repair by hand. </div></div>
+1 on this excellent advice! Commercial receiver extension can be had for as cheap as around $15 and the cost of the hardware to repair a damaged one will cost you far more and may or may not ultimately repair the damage depending on how badly it was bubba'd to begin with.
Re: AR15 BUFFER TUBE
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORD</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kenda</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The cost of the die to do this would FAR exceed the price of a new receiver extension. If it was damaged during shipping the seller is responsible if it was packaged improperly.
But, I'll 3rd the file idea. They are large threads and easy enough to repair by hand. </div></div>
+1 on this excellent advice! Commercial receiver extension can be had for as cheap as around $15 and the cost of the hardware to repair a damaged one will cost you far more and may or may not ultimately repair the damage depending on how badly it was bubba'd to begin with. </div></div>
I would agree. I would contact the shipper or take the $15 in the ass. Otherwise, you will end up paying more for tools just to fix it, or risk screwing up your lower ($55-$300 depending on lower).
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORD</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kenda</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The cost of the die to do this would FAR exceed the price of a new receiver extension. If it was damaged during shipping the seller is responsible if it was packaged improperly.
But, I'll 3rd the file idea. They are large threads and easy enough to repair by hand. </div></div>
+1 on this excellent advice! Commercial receiver extension can be had for as cheap as around $15 and the cost of the hardware to repair a damaged one will cost you far more and may or may not ultimately repair the damage depending on how badly it was bubba'd to begin with. </div></div>
I would agree. I would contact the shipper or take the $15 in the ass. Otherwise, you will end up paying more for tools just to fix it, or risk screwing up your lower ($55-$300 depending on lower).
Re: AR15 BUFFER TUBE
Am in the automotive field and the diesel mechanics will loan me tools---
Post Offfice damaged it in shipping----not worth the claim and HOFF will
make it right ---building a former anti-gunner an AR (my SIS) and doing it economically where I am able to cut costs----wanted to finish by Christmas
Still need a used stripped lower and then will have ARP paint it
THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED WITH THIS PROJECT
Am in the automotive field and the diesel mechanics will loan me tools---
Post Offfice damaged it in shipping----not worth the claim and HOFF will
make it right ---building a former anti-gunner an AR (my SIS) and doing it economically where I am able to cut costs----wanted to finish by Christmas
Still need a used stripped lower and then will have ARP paint it
THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED WITH THIS PROJECT
