Just Gettin started

[squeoche]

howdy -
Well I'm new to this AK addiction, but I cant fight the urges anymore, so I decided to buy the AMD-65 parts kit minus the reciever (ofcourse). I recieved the parts kit and was hooked ! Now I need to get started on my reciever. By the way -- I have learned more than I thought I could off of these posts, I just happened to run accross this website, and decided to check it out........glad I did. Anyway, I've got a reciever flat coming/ backorder/ and what I want to do is use it as a template for a couple practice recievers before I make the final one. So I need to know if there is a preference in thickness of the sheetmetal or steel plate that is fairly inexpensive, so I dont feel so bad when I f*#k one up, and if by some miracle one of my practice recievers happens to turn out, I could use it...............
Thanks for your help
I'm sure I'll be turning to you guys for help through this first time project

Squeoche -

[Max-Leadflo]

squeoche don't waste your time with the receiver flats. Just get the ACE ak-47 blank bent metal that comes with a template. It is the correct thickness and Material - 4130 Steel Alloy. http://www.acearms.com

[bausch]

Thanks max I have been fighting this urge and now I viewed your link and gave up. This looks like just enough hands on to get me started .
Regards Bausch

[Rhino_66]

I HIGHLY recommend this thread from Gunsnet.net:

http://www.gunsnet.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=137089

I have yet to see a functional rifle built from a stamped flat. There are jigs available, but I have yet to see the results from one. The bent blank is a great choice for a first completely homebuilt receiver. I assume that a stamped flat could be made functional, but why not use a method that pretty much guarantees success?

The best thing I can recommend for a receiver flat, is to cancel the order. You will get much better results with a bent blank, and they are easier to fix if you screw up a little.

[squeoche]

Ok guys - I took your advice and tried to cancel the order for the reiciever flat today, but its already been shipped. So I'll see what it looks like when I get it. And I ordered a pre- bent reciever today from ace arms. Thats probably the way to go -- couldnt beat the price! Thanks for your advice -- get back to you when my parts get here..
Squeoche