Got a Russian 5.5mm triangle folder.... now what?

[evlblkwpnz 3,418]

Well.... it looks pretty straightforward and simple as far as the fitting/cutting goes. I'm good at laying out things, but I have never used these type of rivets. How do I swell them properly inside the reciever? Any tips/tricks greatly appreciated.

 

Also, the hinge pin doesn't quite go into the trunnion or stock. They all mic within a couple thousandths of one another. Am I supposed to fit the trunnion and stock to the pin, vice versa, or just lube them and press the pin in?

 

I still need to order the correct latch. Anyone have an idea of what a fair asking price is for the original latch and hardware?

[Moe Zambeak 53]

Where did you order the rivets? Is there a longer one for the scope rail?

 

Thanks in advance!

[evlblkwpnz 3,418]

Where did you order the rivets? Is there a longer one for the scope rail?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

I bought the whole deal from a non-business member here.... well actually at akforum too. It came with the ultra long one for the top rear location, the small ones, and the one for the scope rail. The latch that came with it is really beefy compared to the DPH kit that I got.

Edited June 17, 2010 by evlblkwpnz

[Wade Pruetz 103]

I am sure you already saw this thread but if not it may help.

 

http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=21197&hl=skott

[skiboatsp 111]

Well.... it looks pretty straightforward and simple as far as the fitting/cutting goes. I'm good at laying out things, but I have never used these type of rivets. How do I swell them properly inside the reciever? Any tips/tricks greatly appreciated.

 

Also, the hinge pin doesn't quite go into the trunnion or stock. They all mic within a couple thousandths of one another. Am I supposed to fit the trunnion and stock to the pin, vice versa, or just lube them and press the pin in?

 

I still need to order the correct latch. Anyone have an idea of what a fair asking price is for the original latch and hardware?

 

Pin is a slight press fit

 

Reciever rivet holes need to be formed for the tapered head rivets

 

I have to make the scope rail rivet as it needs to be a little longer

 

Rivets install with AK reciever press rivet tool

 

Hope this helps Also it,s more likly a 4.5 bulgarian set

[evlblkwpnz 3,418]

Well.... it looks pretty straightforward and simple as far as the fitting/cutting goes. I'm good at laying out things, but I have never used these type of rivets. How do I swell them properly inside the reciever? Any tips/tricks greatly appreciated.

 

Also, the hinge pin doesn't quite go into the trunnion or stock. They all mic within a couple thousandths of one another. Am I supposed to fit the trunnion and stock to the pin, vice versa, or just lube them and press the pin in?

 

I still need to order the correct latch. Anyone have an idea of what a fair asking price is for the original latch and hardware?

 

Pin is a slight press fit

 

Reciever rivet holes need to be formed for the tapered head rivets

 

I have to make the scope rail rivet as it needs to be a little longer

 

Rivets install with AK reciever press rivet tool

 

Hope this helps Also it,s more likly a 4.5 bulgarian set

 

Info appreciated Niner and ST. This is a different stock than the one I got from you. I mic'd the pin it is a 5.5mm. I paid for that pin too, lol, but it was still a better deal than I had found anyhwere else. Very pleased. Thank you donkismash.

[Wade Pruetz 103]

Well.... it looks pretty straightforward and simple as far as the fitting/cutting goes. I'm good at laying out things, but I have never used these type of rivets. How do I swell them properly inside the reciever? Any tips/tricks greatly appreciated.

 

Also, the hinge pin doesn't quite go into the trunnion or stock. They all mic within a couple thousandths of one another. Am I supposed to fit the trunnion and stock to the pin, vice versa, or just lube them and press the pin in?

 

I still need to order the correct latch. Anyone have an idea of what a fair asking price is for the original latch and hardware?

 

Pin is a slight press fit

 

Reciever rivet holes need to be formed for the tapered head rivets

 

I have to make the scope rail rivet as it needs to be a little longer

 

Rivets install with AK reciever press rivet tool

 

Hope this helps Also it,s more likly a 4.5 bulgarian set

 

Info appreciated Niner and ST. This is a different stock than the one I got from you. I mic'd the pin it is a 5.5mm. I paid for that pin too, lol, but it was still a better deal than I had found anyhwere else. Very pleased. Thank you donkismash.

 

Let us know how it turns out, I will be using the AK-Builder tools to fab my krink once the barrels start to ship so any words of wisdom would be appreciated.

[Donkismash 81]

the pin on this set was a little tighter than others I have handled...but I checked to be sure...maybe some emry cloth to polish it up will help...post pics when your done

[evlblkwpnz 3,418]

At $250 it may be a while before I get the AK Builder rivet tool. I may be able to come up with something else that works. This should be fun. I'll post pics. I still can't decide which S12 I want to put it on, so I have a minute.