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Old 12-07-2016, 6:17 PM
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Does anyone have a kiln and some time where I could come use it to heat treat an AK receiver? I can travel from SLO to LA. PM me.

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I don't know about just using someone's, but ar15barrels here offers heat treating services while you wait if you make an appt.
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Old 12-09-2016, 12:30 PM
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My kiln is down right now.
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why not use a torch like everyone else......

if you can't make an AK receiver without a kiln, idk if you have any business building one...



just going by what randall said.... buahahaha.

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If you need a jig to locate those holes, you probably have no business finishing 1911 frames.
Just measure where the holes go, center punch and drill.
^^^this guy. jig to save time..............guy... pfff

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Old 12-09-2016, 12:33 PM
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why not use a torch like everyone else......

if you can't make an AK receiver without a kiln, idk if you should be building one...
Some people like the whole receiver shell to be heat treated, like a factory built gun.
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not needed whatsoever.....
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not needed whatsoever.....
Yet every legitimate manufacturer of AK's does it.
You should really tell them they are doing unnecessary work.
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