In this video, I go over all the tools I’ve used in my previous AR-15 builds videos and answer a lot of questions I’ve received about what each tool does and why I use it. Whether you’re new to building or upgrading your AR-15, or you just want to see which tools make the process easier as well as the Brownells Lapping Tool which I received the most questions about, this breakdown covers everything I keep on my bench.
Time Stamp:
0:00 Intro
1:11 Total Vise
2:12 Armorers Wrenches
3:38 Torque Wrenches (ft-lb)
5:48 Receiver Rods
6:51 Gunsmith Hammers
7:35 Upper Receiver Block
8:23 Brownells Lapping Tool
9:55 Real Avid detent Tool
10:25 Real Avid Armorers Bench Block
12:07 Real Avid Smart Bench Block
12:49 Gas Block Holder
13:56 Armorers Punches
17:13 Building Process
17:40 Outro
Total Vise Video:
AR Build Video:
SBR Built Video:
Torque Calculator Website:
Here are the exact tools:
Total Vise Sportsman Gun Vise
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Wheeler Delta Series Combo Tool with Torque Wrench
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Midwest Industries Upper Receiver Rod
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Magpul AR-15 BEV Block
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Grace USA Brass Hammer, Gunsmith Tools
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Midwest Industries Professional Armorer’s Wrench
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Obsidian Arms AR-15 Armorer’s Punch Set (12-Piece)
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Professional Drive Pin Punch Set (8-Piece)
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Tool Block Reinforced Plastics Black Lower
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Pin Punch Set (14pcs with Universal Block, Pin Punches and Hammer)
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SWANLAKE 7PCS Roll Pin Starter Punch and Bolt Catch Install Punch Set
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Real Avid Smart Bench Block
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Real Avid AR15 Pivot Pin Tool
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Armorer’s Bench Block AR-15
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Wheeler Manual Firearms Accurizing Torque Wrench
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AR-15 Upper Receiver Lapping Tool
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Lapping Compounds
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Mayhew Castle Nut Stake Punch
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EZPin Pro – AR15 Gas Block Roll Pin Install Tool
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If you’ve ever wondered which gunsmithing tools you actually need for an AR-15 build, this video should help clear things up.
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Great video idea! Lots of people find these videos satisfying to watch, but I'll bet a lot of them don't know what you're doing half of the time, so it's nice to see you putting in the effort to make sure people can understand the meaning of what you're doing. I personally had no idea what you were doing when you were lapping the upper, now I know haha! It's great to see an explanation video from the gunsmith himself, it creates a sense of credibility and makes it so that if somebody wants to learn, they don't have to search online for a tool or technique which they don't even know the name of. I'm sure this is saving people a bunch of time and wasted effort as well, I can't imagine trying to install a handguard or buffer tube without a vise or AR wrench, or punching out pins with random screwdrivers!
Great video man! I have the majority of these items but I would like to upgrade my vice and get a lapping tool. Thanks for the info, keep it up!
Nice