Spikes gun block?

[WASKIS]

Has anyone used one of these to help build a AR lower? I'm about to start a build, but unfortunately do not have a vice at my current house.

Was wondering if they would be able to withstand the hammering etc. if I were to screw it down to my workbench.

http://www.amazon.com/Ergo-AR-15-Spikes-Block-Mounting/dp/B0099W57Z8

 

[j_h_smith]

I don't know if I'd trust this one to building an AR15. It says it's uses include cleaning and storage. Don't know if this has the backbone for building an AR.

 

[BenL]

Barrel torque will be tough without a vice.

 

[WASKIS]

I'm trying to keep this build fairly cheap, adding the cost of a vice would definitely raise my investment more than I planned.

Do you think a bench block would work better?

 

[WASKIS]

forgot to mention, I'm probably only building a lower - going to be having the complete upper made.

 

[l730dc]

forgot to mention, I'm probably only building a lower - going to be having the complete upper made.

You dont need this for a lower build.. u only need pliers (or punches)

 

[outrider58]

I like the ones that go into your vise. Not only are they stronger, but, if you have a pivoting vise, you can turn/adjust the angle of your work for easier access to the part that you're working on.

 

[outrider58]

You really need a vise, at least for torqueing the castle nut on the buffer tube. The item you're looking at is more for cleaning and maintenance.

 

[WASKIS]

If that's the only thing I really need a vice for, I can bring it to a friends house for that 1 task. I was trying to avoid bringing all the little parts and having to spend time building it in their basement, risk losing parts etc.

 

[fidelity]

forgot to mention, I'm probably only building a lower - going to be having the complete upper made.

You don't need the block for a lower. You could use it when building or modifying an upper, although a reaction rod (that inserts into the barrel end when held by a vice) is often a superior alternative so one doesn't torque on the wrong junctures.

Save up for one of these jawhorses with a vice grip if you have less space where you live ...

http://www.amazon.com/Rockwell-RK9002-JawHorse-Sheetmaster-48-inch/dp/B005BTLXI8/

There are often $130 alternatives at Lowes and Home Depot.

You can use one of these with them ...

http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Arms-Gear-Injected-Workbench/dp/B00OTRZTMY/

But a reaction rod, especially at the price Botach is currently selling them for ($40) may be worth the splurge. The Geissele otherwise goes for $100.

 

[WASKIS]

You don't need the block for a lower. You could use it when building or modifying an upper, although a reaction rod (that inserts into the barrel end when held by a vice) is often a superior alternative so one doesn't torque on the wrong junctures.

Save up for one of these jawhorses with a vice grip if you have less space where you live ...

http://www.amazon.com/Rockwell-RK9002-JawHorse-Sheetmaster-48-inch/dp/B005BTLXI8/

There are often $130 alternatives at Lowes and Home Depot.

You can use one of these with them ...

http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Arms-Gear-Injected-Workbench/dp/B00OTRZTMY/

But a reaction rod, especially at the price Botach is currently selling them for ($40) may be worth the splurge. The Geissele otherwise goes for $100.

^ Good advice - thanks.

I think for the time being I might just fashion something out of 2x4's, clamps and one of those gun blocks until I can afford something nicer. I'm already over my budget in gun parts as it lol

 

[fidelity]

Yeah, and here's another item that will run you over budget from a Chad/Clandestine instructional video ... posting for posterity when you do a second build in the future ...

http://www.762sass.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=59_84&product_id=246&limit=100

 

[WASKIS]

UGH I need/want one of those...I picked an expensive hobby

 

[outrider58]

UGH I need/want one of those...I picked an expensive hobby

Yes, you sure did.

 

[cotman68]

U could try harbor freight for a cheap vice. Got one on sale for $39. Built 3 guns with it so far and no problems

 

[MauiWowie]

I don't use a stand or a vise...
You'll be fine without one if you can't afford to buy one

 

[jrumann59]

I don't use a stand or a vise...
You'll be fine without one if you can't afford to buy one

so how do you torque a barrel nut????

Lowers you do not need a vice but an upper especially a barrel it seems would be very difficult without.

 

[fidelity]

Holds it firm between his thighs like that Bond chick, Xenia Onatopp?

 

[rico903]

Look into a Magpul Bev Block. Works kind of like the reaction bars for adding and removing muzzle devices also.

 

[lsw]

so how do you torque a barrel nut????

Lowers you do not need a vice but an upper especially a barrel it seems would be very difficult without.

You might be able to C-clamp the block to a bench top or other sold support. Vise is the best way to go, though. Very handy for all kinds of work and from HF not really too expensive.