TGO Upper build - help

[monkeylizard]

I'm finally getting around to building my CMT TGO upper. It's the first upper I'll ever build and would like some help as the last thing I want to do is screw up this one since I can't just go get another one. Anyone in the middle TN area willing to show this n00b how it's done? I have all of the parts and an AR-15 wrench (well, D3vo has one and I'll borrow it) but I don't have a vise block.

Edited May 4, 2015 by monkeylizard

[gregintenn]

Where are you?

[monkeylizard]

Bellevue.


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[KKing]

I'm in Columbia and would be more than happy to, but I'm willing to bet there's a member closer to your location

[Dolomite_supafly]

Give me your address and I will send you some tools.

[Lumber_Jack]

I'm finally getting around to building my CMT TGO upper. It's the first upper I'll ever build and would like some help as the last thing I want to do is screw up this one since I can't just go get another one. Anyone in the middle TN area willing to show this n00b how it's done? I have all of the parts and an AR-15 wrench (well, D3vo has one and I'll borrow it) but I don't have a vise block.

I can come by and help. I have a vise block too

What type of forearm are you using. Standard drop in or free float? Edited May 4, 2015 by Lumber_Jack

[JeffL]

I'm in East Nashville. Don't have a front sight block, but I've got an upper receiver block and bench vice. Also have wrenches so you won't have to borrow one.

Edited May 4, 2015 by JeffL

[monkeylizard]

I can come by and help. I have a vise block too

What type of forearm are you using. Standard drop in or free float?

 

 

 

Free float. It's a Samson Evolution using a standard barrel nut.

 

Do you have the special vise block needed for the TGO uppers? The clamshell ones apparently don't work, but the ones with the pins do.

 

Edited May 4, 2015 by monkeylizard

[KKing]

If he doesn't, I'll ship you mine if you like. I'm working on a couple currently but it would be nothing for me to send it your way for a few days

[JeffL]

I used this one for my TGO upper, still have it.

 

[monkeylizard]

Thanks for the great replies. JeffL and I are going to try to get together for this. If our schedules won't play well, I'll take one of you other guys up on it.

[gregintenn]

If you want to drive all the way to Lafayette, I'll be glad to help. Sounds like other guys are closer.

 

     

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I'm all thumbs, but managed to fabricate a working rifle from a TGO receiver set. You'll do great.

 

I'd advise you to pick up a dust cover pin with the c clip already installed.

Edited May 5, 2015 by gregintenn

[Trekbike]

If things don't work out with Jeff let me know since I'm a couple of minutes away.    I have the vise block you posted but I also have the Magpul BEV Block just itching to be used since I don't have any builds going since I got it as a gift.    

 

The great thing about the BEV block is it takes all the stress off the upper.   The link I previously posted is below.  

 

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/85914-magpul-bev-block/

[Lumber_Jack]

Free float. It's a Samson Evolution using a standard barrel nut.

Do you have the special vise block needed for the TGO uppers? The clamshell ones apparently don't work, but the ones with the pins do.

Yes I have the block that pins to take down holes. I built a TGO set and bought it then

Edit: just saw Jeff is gonna help you out. Let me know of you need anything. I'm not far away Edited May 5, 2015 by Lumber_Jack

[monkeylizard]

A big +1 to Trekbike and JeffL for helping out with this. I have a couple of more things to do on it tonight and it will be done. I'll get some pics up as soon as it's ready.

[bubbadavis]

A big +1 to Trekbike and JeffL for helping out with this. I have a couple of more things to do on it tonight and it will be done. I'll get some pics up as soon as it's ready.

 

If you need any AR tools in the future (yeah, you'll be doing this again - ask me how I know) just let me know. I'm in Bellevue just across the "main" road from your neighborhood. 

Edited May 19, 2015 by bubbadavis