AK cleaning rod

[Vile Shadow]

Can an AK cleaning rod be cut down and rethreaded?

Engagement Armament told me today they were too busy, and Scott's Gunsmithing told me it can't be done.

I wish I had a die that small.

 

[armed ferret]

if you're okay with having it threaded 8-32 for "normal" american-style accessories, I have a die for that. could prolly cut down with a dremel or cut-off saw.

 

[Vile Shadow]

if you're okay with having it threaded 8-32 for "normal" american-style accessories, I have a die for that. could prolly cut down with a dremel or cut-off saw.

That may work. Near as I could tell that's how it's already threaded.

 

[armed ferret]

yeah it seems to be pretty universal. are you going to the build party next weekend? if so, bring it.

 

[wilcam47]

Can an AK cleaning rod be cut down and rethreaded?

Engagement Armament told me today they were too busy, and Scott's Gunsmithing told me it can't be done.

I wish I had a die that small.

How long do you need it to be? I'll check if I have one...

 

[clandestine]

Can an AK cleaning rod be cut down and rethreaded?

Engagement Armament told me today they were too busy, and Scott's Gunsmithing told me it can't be done.

I wish I had a die that small.

Someone there had their tard hat on if they told you that. Scott has stopped taking in work but I would like to apologize to you for being told that. It is 100% wrong. I have shortened many AK Rods, even for my own guns. They do have some rods in the AK case at the shop for sale. I put them there.

As Armed Ferrett said it can be done with the right DIE. I cut the rod to length, machine to the proper diameter in the lathe and recut the threads in the lathe with a die holder. I can only do American Threads though.


What I can do if someone wants a custom length with commie threads then I can cut the rod in half, remove length and reweld it. Once I m done theres just a short discolored section but its VERY smooth.

 

[wilcam47]

Someone there had their tard hat on if they told you that.

As Armed Ferrett said it can be done with the right DIE. I cut the rod to length, machine to the proper diameter in the lathe and recut the threads in the lathe with a die holder. I can only do American Threads though.


What I can do if someone wants a custom length with commie threads then I can cut the rod in half, remove length and reweld it. Once I m done theres just a short discolored section but its VERY smooth.

that's going in the "out of context" thread lol

 

[clandestine]

that's going in the "out of context" thread lol

Just the "tip".

 

[Vile Shadow]

yeah it seems to be pretty universal. are you going to the build party next weekend? if so, bring it.

Where and when's that gonna be? Sounds like fun.

How long do you need it to be? I'll check if I have one...

11 3/4" at the most. The one Arsenal sent with the rifle is 4" too long.

 

[wilcam47]

Where and when's that gonna be? Sounds like fun.



11 3/4" at the most. The one Arsenal sent with the rifle is 4" too long.

I know the ones I have aren't that short...sorry

 

[Sticky]

I know the ones I have aren't that short...sorry

This could go in the "out of context thread" as well... lol

It is not hard to shorten a rod.. like Chad said, a lathe and die can fix you right up.. I can even do commie threads...

But.. wondering why a few extra inches is a bad thing?

 

[tc617]

11 3/4" at the most. The one Arsenal sent with the rifle is 4" too long.

If you want an AK cleaning rod that short, purchase an AMD-65 cleaning rod that measures 11-1/2 inches long.

http://centerfiresystems.com/ak-p39.aspx

 

[wilcam47]

This could go in the "out of context thread" as well... lol

It is not hard to shorten a rod.. like Chad said, a lathe and die can fix you right up.. I can even do commie threads...

But.. wondering why a few extra inches is a bad thing?

lol

 

[armed ferret]

Build party is next weekend at hvymax's house. Pm him for info.

 

[Vile Shadow]

Someone there had their tard hat on if they told you that. Scott has stopped taking in work but I would like to apologize to you for being told that. It is 100% wrong.

I appreciate that. He certainly wasn't the first numbskull I've ran into in gunshops lately. It was a younger fella, dark hair, about 6'4".

I know the ones I have aren't that short...sorry

No problem sir.

If you want an AK cleaning rod that short, purchase an AMD-65 cleaning rod that measures 11-1/2 inches long.

http://centerfiresystems.com/ak-p39.aspx

Might check that out, thank you.

lol

Yeah, I busted out laughin at that one too.

But.. wondering why a few extra inches is a bad thing?

Because we're talking about an Arsenal SLR-106CR. The long ass cleaning rod they sent with the rifle sticks out damn near to the end of the barrel.

Can't have that.

It's stupid lookin' and it done scratched up my damn flash hider.

 

[clandestine]

I appreciate that. He certainly wasn't the first numbskull I've ran into in gunshops lately. It was a younger fella, dark hair, about 6'4".



No problem sir.



Might check that out, thank you.



Yeah, I busted out laughin at that one too.


Because we're talking about an Arsenal SLR-106CR. The long ass cleaning rod they sent with the rifle sticks out damn near to the end of the barrel.

Can't have that.

It's stupid lookin' and it done scratched up my damn flash hider.

I was there today. If I had been called up front I would have helped you.

I was busy in the back getting may ass kicked by 200 plus rounds of Saiga 12 testing. My shoulders look like hell and one Saiga decided to close on my thumb and f-ed up my finger.

 

[Vile Shadow]

I was there today. If I had been called up front I would have helped you.

Yeah, would've been nice meet to meet ya.

I was busy in the back getting may ass kicked by 200 plus rounds of Saiga 12 testing. My shoulders look like hell and one Saiga decided to close on my thumb and f-ed up my finger.

That was you making all that racket? I heard all that noise before I even got out of my truck.

 

[clandestine]

Yeah, would've been nice meet to meet ya.



That was you making all that racket? I heard all that noise before I even got out of my truck.

Yup, that was me.

 

[hvymax]

Build party is next weekend at hvymax's house. Pm him for info.

PM sent. I have a saw and grinders and there will be a few welders set up as well. We should even be able to repark it.