FF Tube Installation

blopez50

blopez50

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I'm thinking that I want to put a mid length ff tube on my JSE upper. I've never done anything like this and want to make sure I have all my stuff lined up before I try to do it.

heres what i've got/am gonna get

Punches
Vice
My gpa has a torque and strap wrench

http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/DPMS_AR_15_Multi_Tool_p/brn-231-000-007.htm

http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Action_Block_Vise_Block_Set_p/brn-080-000-659.htm

http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Low_Profile_Gas_Block_Set_Screws_YHM_9383_p/yhm-9383.htm

http://www.amazon.com/Hogue-Length-Knurled-Aluminum-Forend/dp/B0028JIDY6

http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/product_p/brn-231-000-244.htm

Do you guys see anything that im missing or have any advice?

Thanks in advance!
 
Looks like you got it covered as far as tools.

Just curious why you are buying the middy gas tube? You won't need it and it won't work for what you are doing.
 
You wont need a gas tube. The lo pro gas block allows a carbine length gas system to work under a midlength rail, you should have a carbine length (I assume) tube already, Doesn' Joe Bob sell the Hogue?
 
Good call on the gas tube.. Not real for sure why I was thinkin that. Joebobs very well could, that was just a super quick search. Ill look better before I order anything.

Im thinking that I might actually just buy a torque wrench for myself.. I can find one on amazon with good ratings for $30. Why not just have it?!
 
Ill forewarn you about the hogue knurled FF.
The threads that are used for the tube is also the barrel nut.
So in turn, the threads stick out too far for you to get a tool such as the pri barrel nut wrench into the holes to tighten the nut.
I had to make a custom barrel nut tool with extended dowel pins for me to tighten the barrel nut. A lot of guys are just using strap wrenches to get it on,but trying to line up the gas tube hole/barrel nut with a strap wrench is a pain.
I also have the pri barrel nut wrench,and was also not impressed with quality,they are plasma cut out and welded dowel pins in place.
I had to get a dremel and a hammer just to get it to fit up on a regular style barrel nut.Works great with my torque wrench now....
Block Worx makes hands down the best fixture for holding your upper receiver.
http://www.spikestactical.com/new/z/tools-block-worx-upper-vise-block-p-557.html
I have/have used the pri fixture and the dpms derlin fixture,and the block word is way better.The brownells that your looking at is just plain silly for the price.I like brownells but man they want a mint for their stuff. Also opticsplanet.com has your hogue FF for $50 with free shipping.
 
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