Remove those flash lines

[cliffords]

Thought I would tackle something I can do this weekend, anything but the wiring !

Have done a search but can't find a lot
How do I remove the flash lines on my AK.
There are only two along the top of the wing front and back each side.

Thanks

[TonyD]

Don't know about anyone else but I just take them down with 800 grade wet and dry ( use plenty of soapy water), then tidy up the area with 1000 grade, finishing up with 1200, then Farcla ( G3) the body with an polisher fitted with initially a coarse sponge and then a fine sponge using a good amount yet more water to lubricate the sponge.

Cheers,

Tony

[gareth08]

Originally Posted by cliffords

Thought I would tackle something I can do this weekend, anything but the wiring !

Have done a search but can't find a lot
How do I remove the flash lines on my AK.
There are only two along the top of the wing front and back each side.

Thanks

800 or 1200 wet and dry (keep wet and add a little washing up liquid) then G3 cutting compound and then polish.

Takes a little while though


P.S If they are very bad you can take the worst off with a stanly blade (very carefully)

[stevee8]

Originally Posted by gareth08

800 or 1200 wet and dry (keep wet and add a little washing up liquid) then G3 cutting compound and then polish.

Takes a little while though


P.S If they are very bad you can take the worst off with a stanly blade (very carefully)

If you do use the Stanley blade, make sure you have some eye protection as the flash is quite brittle.

[keane]

David, if you go the stanley blade route, wrap masking tape around each end to build it up slightly, you can experiment the amount to give you the depth of cut to slide the blade over the flash line taking a small amount at a time, you can then slowly and carefully take off the majority prior to using the said wet/dry methods, obviously take care with the blade, and change it often as it will very quickly blunt, making the job more difficult. regards Dave

[Miket]

I used the same method as above with the masking tape, but instead of a Stanley blade I used the non toothed side of a broken hacksaw blade, about 6". It gives you more to get hold off and more control. :thumb: :thumb:

[stevee8]

Originally Posted by Miket

............... about 6". It gives you more to get hold off and more control. :thumb: :thumb:

Old habits die hard.

[Miket]

Originally Posted by stevee8

Old habits die hard.

You've been peeping in the toilets again. :rotfl: