Drilling Front Trunnion Holes Build your own AK AK47

[Dosgringosoh]

where did you get the crossslide table and vice, are they a kit or can I use any vice with it? If you could just give me the name and make of the cross slide table I would really appreciate it! Great information, you are a credit to liberty sir!

[flatwins]

AK newbie here again. I haven't got this far yet on my kits but I can think of no better way of drilling these holes. I have a Grizzly mini mill and am finding it quite handy for stuff like this.  Thanks again for your videos!

[bunnykicker2413]

how are you holding the trunnion in the vise? looks like it isnt just sitting in there

[ugkmike]

do you have to remove front trunnion from the barrel or can you use it as is?

[BuildyourownAK]

The usual question that follows this one is "how deep of a hole is too deep in the barrel journal?" Yes, you need to remove it. It has to be removed in order to reinstall the rivets.

[websuspect]

Awesome lol. I used a hand drill but this is much more accurate lol.

[jesseroybal1]

A++ Your are THE MAN! I've tried measuring, using a thin metal strip to line up the holes. This is the best way PERIOD.

[tyedye32]

should the left rail set against the trunion?

[BuildyourownAK]

if you're talking about the rail with the ejector, it depends on the receiver. I've had some that touched, and some that didn't. Locating the receiver so that the mag fits properly is more important.

[megadeth22885]

ive been having issues figuring out how to perfectly locate and drill the holes.. this idea is absolutely perfect

[Elliot308]

Awesome tutorial, thanks