@@ph-yd3sr I don't give a shit. It's a tool. I find it hilarious that AK guys are AK guys, though. No one cares. Have rifles. Shoot bullets. No one cares.
Now one can observe that mistake and factor in necessary precautions when attempting their own procedure. I learned to just stop and rest after every punch. This video was more valuable than the edited versions that show ONLY perfect results like no failures can occur. I know for a fact that some of these videos avoid showing you several attempts before successful results.
Thank you for making all these videos. I've had building an AR on my to do list for over a decade and i rember watching a lot of the videos years ago. Now that i want to actually start a build, it is really helpful to come back and (re)watch the videos to help clarify any uncertainties.
I have a tip for u. Start off with a sharp skinny punch. It helps getting the stake centered. It is easier to see around. Then swap to your larger punch. I use this 2 punch method with great results.
I’ve used a 16 Penny nail with light taps from a dead blow hammer and that worked for me. I jacked the castle nut and plate up first time trying this, but luckily it didn’t touch the receiver and I have almost way too many extra parts around here anyway.
This is too funny. I literally just clicked on this again a year later just for a little support. I laughed again when the punch walked. I agree with you that you're stake is awesome! Thanks for the video and for being humble enought to let us see that it doesn't always go perfect. Amen!
One strike at a time, boys. We've all hammered a million nails and have muscle memory built in. Resist the urge to hammer in rhythm. Thanks for posting nsz85. Your sacrifice can help others
Derek Fightmaster, aka StakeMaster, is one of the very best :) BTW, ESF-H is machined from 4140 steel, we don't heat treat or black nitride them, they're harder than TDP spec 1018 or 1020 mild steel, it should be as it's a QD sling mount, not just an end plate.
Instructive and helpful video. Thanks. Shame that some people are negative with the comments. It takes some humility to show the world one's mistake(s). It helps we who watch make fewer mistakes. End result was still a successful stake. I do agree with one reviewer, who recommended to reset after each strike at the punch. I enjoy this channel. Learn a lot. Makes my own attempts easier.
I can't believe I watched a whole video on staking. Thank you for all your videos. And a heavier hammer made of steel with single heavy deliberate hits would probably serve you better and lead to less "mistakes " (which I assume you did on purpose for our benefit)
I prefer using a steel 12 oz ball pein hammer when using the starett punch it’s so much harder then my brass hammer it seems to take less force then the brass hammer great info on the build everyone should learn
I am a little late to the party watching this vid but I know you were ready to loose your mind when the double tap happened. I have serious OCD and I have already had touch ups on countless builds that have drove me nuts. Really cool you left that in the video, things do happen with an assembly ..
Fellow pond member here Nate and I’ve made the same mistake of putting dimples in my lower. As you were hammering down I said oh no this is how and then you slipped 🤣. I’ll share a pic with you later
Holy f*ck 2 bangs after slip really looks aesthetically pleasing hahaha kudos for leaving this in the video for people to learn from your error! Also, love these FC castle nuts I use them a bit good price too
Damn man, that sucks. I was watching and saw as you were hammering it in and was getting more and more excited as more material was getting pushed in. I then saw the punch moved and my heart sank. It was such a clean stake until that happened.
I use a good spring loaded center punch to start. Set it to max penetration (giggity). I punch it twice with punch perpendicular. Then I finish it with a center punch with it angled slightly toward the castle nut. I do one blow at a time until I’m satisfied with the hole (giggity). My stakes usually look pretty nice imo.
NEVER DOUBLE, TRIPLE OR QUDRUPLE TAP WHEN STAKING UNLESS YOU WANT IT TO LIKE THAT MESS, HIT IT ONCE THEN CHECK IT, REPOSITION & HIT ONCE AGAIN UNTIL YOU ARE HAPPY WITH IT.
Just finished mine; I didn't get the double-tap but at least I got three stakes but not a whole ton of material. It was my first time so didn't expect perfection but I feel a lot better that I've done it (learning about tools as well as the platform).
Did you stake the Magpul ASAP plate like your other end plates? I just installed an ASAP QD plate but I realized the end plate and castle nut don't sit flush next to each other.
I like that you left that fuckup in the video for the lolz, subd. Idk why you're calling it the Fightmaster method, while Derek is great at staking, I don't see anything different from normal staking. Either way, thanks!
I've always hated staked castle nuts because they end up being "sharp" and catch on things. This staking looks like it's less likely to catch on things. I'll be giving it a go this week.
Hey buddy, don’t stake on center - favor the rifle’s R/H side. Look at your 2nd stake, you have a few mm to spin lefty-loosey and all you need is a few mm to break torque. You want the bulge right up against the R/H flat of the castle but. Nice VDO.
Ohhhhhh THAT sucked. I'm so sorry. Saw that happen and there is no marker or paint that'll make those dings go away ...on your gun, or in your heart. GREAT VIDEO - at the cost of aesthetics.
First time doing this. What is the difference in this method vs the other one you posted? I bought some real avid and wheeler tools. I don’t have that handy geissele block for the buffer tube
I’d re-stake it if it were me. Not because it won’t work, because it would piss me off every time I saw it. I use a Starrett automatic center punch for mr staking and haven’t had it slip yet.
First, use a tiny dab of grease on the rear of the tube threads, and spin the castle nut into place (hand tight). Some castle nuts may not show threads through the stake hole, so back it off slightly, so Loctite can seep into the threads. Then, just add 1 drop of Blue Loctite in a square staking hole. Finally, torque the castle nut to 35-40ft-lbs. Been doing this for 30 years. I've never had a castle nut come loose. I've always been able to remove them with a wrench. And, I've never had to replace a castle nut. Staking simply isn't necessary.
I've used all types and varieties. This punch and method creates the best stakes. Just like with everything, we all crawl before we walk and practice and experience is required to master anything. No auto punches produce the results I personally prefer.
