Basically I'm going to be assembling my lower this week, all things permitting. I need pin-punches, but do not really have the cash to go out and buy some, and I'm hoping to get this thing assembled as soon as I get my Lower Parts Kit. If anyone could lend me some punches for a day or so, I'd really appreciate it.

 

I live in Stratford, Camden County, 08084. Hopefully someone lives a few minutes away and I could borrow them haha.

If not, dont hesitate to try the old pliers with electrical tape route. There are plenty of tutorials to walk you through using the pliers.. Just dont use too much force good luck

I know you've probably heard this, but punches are cheap, and you will use them again.

More or less, I just don't have the cash NOW. Something happened with my paypal account, and an unauthorized payment of $65 was made, which, for me, is about 1/3 of a paycheck. I've been saving up for a loooooooong time for this AR build, and just want to finish it up really. I'll get them down the road, but since I planned on working on this this week, I figured I could borrow some for the initial build, then buy some later, since they won't come in before my LPK does, most likely.

As much as I hate to say it....go to Harbor freight. If you find them "defective" you can always return them later for a refund.....

harbor freight is a working man's disney.... ok maybe action park.. but for the types of tools you'll only use once... GREAT place

As much as I hate to say it....go to Harbor freight. If you find them "defective" you can always return them later for a refund.....

 

Everyone is always hating on Harbor Freight, honestly if you are not a professional mechanic, their tools are good for around the house type stuff.

 

I think I picked up a new set of punches for like $7 dollars a few months ago.

Everyone is always hating on Harbor Freight, honestly if you are not a professional mechanic, their tools are good for around the house type stuff.

 

I think I picked up a new set of punches for like $7 dollars a few months ago.

 

and dont forget to get a 20% off coupon in the mailer, and grab your free flashlight/screwdriver set on the way out.. lol Depending on what youre looking for.. you get some really good stuff.. a mig welder? err probably not.. some hand tools or tow straps... gtg

Nevermind. I'll just try and improvise some punches out of some dows, icepicks, allen wrenches, and that pointy tool whose name currently escapes me (used to put a hole in wood to guide a nail, or screw)

The word you're looking for is an AWL.

Dude, if you don't have $20 for a set of punches, maybe you should re-examine your financial situation?

 

I'm not trying to sound like a dick, but that sounds like a big red flag to me.

The word you're looking for is an AWL.

 

That's it! I always forget what they're called. No clue why, I've seen them, and used them for years haha.

I don't know how strong you need it, but maybe a clipped finishing nail?

or an up-side down(down-sideup?) drill bit.

PM me. I have some brass punches and live in Cherry Hill.

Dude, if you don't have $20 for a set of punches, maybe you should re-examine your financial situation?

 

I'm not trying to sound like a dick, but that sounds like a big red flag to me.

 

I see what you're saying but some of us younger guys don't really make a whole lot. I make x a week (not much trust me) and by the time i pay my truck payment and phone bill and fill my tank yada yada I maybe have $100-$150 left at the end of the month. If the GF wants to go out for dinner or i need to buy birthday presents for nieces or stuff thats all gone rather quickly.

 

I fund both my drag racing and shooting hobbies mostly with side jobs and favors, and thats not constant. So I could understand not wanting to drop $20 on some punches if there's a chance you could borrow some and repay that members generosity at a later date.

I see what you're saying but some of us younger guys don't really make a whole lot. I make x a week (not much trust me) and by the time i pay my truck payment and phone bill and fill my tank yada yada I maybe have $100-$150 left at the end of the month. If the GF wants to go out for dinner or i need to buy birthday presents for nieces or stuff thats all gone rather quickly.

 

I fund both my drag racing and shooting hobbies mostly with side jobs and favors, and thats not constant. So I could understand not wanting to drop $20 on some punches if there's a chance you could borrow some and repay that members generosity at a later date.

 

That's basically it. I'm 20 and work at a Christian gift store, which, due to lack of business, we never can get raises. I'd been saving up for all the main components of the rifle for over a year, but forgot the punches. That's why I was hoping to borrow some initially. Fortunately I may have another job lined up, which will pay better, and can easily be worked around my other job, so I can work both.

That's basically it. I'm 20 and work at a Christian gift store, which, due to lack of business, we never can get raises. I'd been saving up for all the main components of the rifle for over a year, but forgot the punches. That's why I was hoping to borrow some initially. Fortunately I may have another job lined up, which will pay better, and can easily be worked around my other job, so I can work both.

 

I'm in the same boat, work for a family business and with the economy the way it is and the greedyness of the state we barely are making money right now. definitely not enough for me to get a raise. Luckily you're not bound to you job the same way I am..It's not easy to just up and leave family hangin

I'm in the same boat, work for a family business and with the economy the way it is and the greedyness of the state we barely are making money right now. definitely not enough for me to get a raise. Luckily you're not bound to you job the same way I am..It's not easy to just up and leave family hangin

 

Haha, in a way I am, I pretty much always feel a strong loyalty to my employer, so I don't quit, or do anything against them. Of course, the other job my aunt may have lined up for me because she wants to go into partnership with this guy, and she knows my hard work will make her look good haha.

i have some you can use but not close. figured i would offer tho

I appreciate the help guys, I managed to get my hands on some punches, thanks guy!

Dude, if you don't have $20 for a set of punches, maybe you should re-examine your financial situation?

 

I'm not trying to sound like a dick, but that sounds like a big red flag to me.

i agree with this. I had a 10 year hiatus on buying guns because of my financial situation. I didn't start buying again until i got my financial issue straightened out. now i'm buying stuff left and right to make up for the 10 years of drooling and wanting guns i couldn't afford 10 years ago.

just hang in there...