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Vortech03_gt · 07-01-2008, 09:46 AM

Has anyone done there own staking on the carrier screws of there AR's? I purchased an upper that didn't have the carrier screws staked. I can't imagine that this is a hard thing to do, I am just curious to what tools were used by those that have done this.

NayKid · 07-01-2008, 10:17 AM

Vise, punch, hammer.

I've never done it, but the concept isn't hard to grasp. You want to get the key to deform into the screw head so that it doesn't move. I believe you would want to stake from the side of the carrier, not the top.

**mvician** · 07-01-2008, 10:18 AM

vice, hammer, punch if you are just doing one

or buy the MOACKS or Baby MOACKS if you a doing multiple keys.

check this thread on m4carbine.net
MOACKS has a baby! - M4Carbine.net Forums

gkelley3 · 07-01-2008, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mvician

vice, hammer, punch if you are just doing one

or buy the MOACKS or Baby MOACKS if you a doing multiple keys.

check this thread on m4carbine.net
MOACKS has a baby! - M4Carbine.net Forums

+1 on the Baby Moacks. Works great!

spamlovr · 07-01-2008, 10:41 AM

LocTite

Hooz · 07-01-2008, 10:48 AM

The Pocket (Baby) MOACKS is worth every penny I spent on it. It has made the rounds staking all my keys, and keys for friends.

Vortech03_gt · 07-01-2008, 11:48 AM

thanks for the tips guys. i knew it had to be as easy as it appears, i just wanted to hear from guys that have actually dont it.

that baby MOACKS thing looks awesome. i know a few guys with AR's, maybe i could get them to pitch in on that tool!!

**agalindo** · 07-01-2008, 11:55 AM

Vise, punch, hammer, less than 1 minute.

Bidah · 07-01-2008, 03:13 PM

Neat tool, but I just use a punch and a hammer. Adding Loctite helps too.

07-01-2008, 09:46 AM	#1
Vortech03_gt XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 61	DIY Carrier Screw Staking Has anyone done there own staking on the carrier screws of there AR's? I purchased an upper that didn't have the carrier screws staked. I can't imagine that this is a hard thing to do, I am just curious to what tools were used by those that have done this.

07-01-2008, 10:18 AM	#3
mvician XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,870	vice, hammer, punch if you are just doing one or buy the MOACKS or Baby MOACKS if you a doing multiple keys. check this thread on m4carbine.net MOACKS has a baby! - M4Carbine.net Forums __________________ AR15s...ya I've built more than a few http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/ar-talk...ar-family.html

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spamlovr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washougal, WA كافر Posts: 489	LocTite __________________ Memento Mori (Remember, you are mortal) When seconds count, the police are only minutes away! People who are pissed at the government have generally underestimated their neighbors. Ziltoid The Omniscient for Supreme World Ruler 2008: "I am so omniscient, if there were 2 omniscient beings in the omniverse, I would be both of them! Bring me your planet's finest cup of coffee!"

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Hooz XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hilliard, OH Posts: 1,993	The Pocket (Baby) MOACKS is worth every penny I spent on it. It has made the rounds staking all my keys, and keys for friends. __________________ XD-9 Tactical : XD-45 Tactical Member: IDPA, USPSA, ASSA, NRA, GOA

07-01-2008, 03:13 PM	#9
Bidah XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Isolated, Montana Posts: 691	Neat tool, but I just use a punch and a hammer. Adding Loctite helps too. __________________ -Bidah “The very powerful and the very stupid have one thing in common. Instead of altering their views to fit the facts, they alter the facts to fit their views...which can be very uncomfortable if you happen to be one of the facts that needs altering.” The Doctor

07-01-2008, 10:17 AM	#2
NayKid XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 66	Vise, punch, hammer. I've never done it, but the concept isn't hard to grasp. You want to get the key to deform into the screw head so that it doesn't move. I believe you would want to stake from the side of the carrier, not the top.

07-01-2008, 11:48 AM	#7
Vortech03_gt XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 61	thanks for the tips guys. i knew it had to be as easy as it appears, i just wanted to hear from guys that have actually dont it. that baby MOACKS thing looks awesome. i know a few guys with AR's, maybe i could get them to pitch in on that tool!!

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