Receiver Wrench Question

whitesquirrel44 · December 08, 2006, 12:54

I did a search but didn't find what I need. I bought an AGI FN/FAL receiver wrench. Does this wrench work on every type of FAL receiver? I know it says it's for both metric and inch patterns, however I have seen receiver blocks advertised as Type 2. I don't know if this means that is the second one they designed or if it's for Type II receivers. Does the Type II receiver need a special receiver wrench?

Thanks

Sig220 · December 08, 2006, 13:12

It will work on all.......if it works on one!!

The types don't change that area of the receiver, mostly difference is in lightening cuts and stuff like that.

Hope that helps.

**bykerhd** · December 08, 2006, 13:35

The 1st generation DCI receivers have a squared off area on the bottom of the receiver. Some wrenches may require a bit of filing to allow them to be used on those receivers. It should work on the rest though. Usually three or four wraps around the receiver with black plastic electrical tape will help "fit" the receiver better in to the wrench prior to assembly.

ratas calientes · December 09, 2006, 11:39

Someone used to sell a "Type 1" wrench that was of the usual configuration - attach it to the receiver, and turn with a breaker bar or similar. the "Type II" had a large flange so that it could be bolted to a bench.

That said, most wrenches will fit all receivers, metric and inch. With the large variation in receiver suppliers, always check the fit closely. For example, the wrenches that I make need a little filing in one spot to better fit Entreprise inch receivers.

Last one.

ggiilliiee · December 09, 2006, 12:12

if the work is done correctly ...a regular crescent wrench will get you the 100 ft lbs of torque unless your a weakling ......if you need a cheater bar ....ya didnt get the bbl shoulder rite .....these flimsy recievers ..WILL NOT TAKE A CHEATER BAR AND A 300 LB BUBBA WITHOUT BENDING SOMETHING ..... you can tell who the guys are that use this method .....same ones that cant believe you can actuall hit something at 500...all evil naysayers, they are bad machines ....and i know, because i make the machines ....he he ......save your money ...youll need it for ammo .....

ratas calientes · December 09, 2006, 12:22

Merry Christmas, ggiilliiee.

ggiilliiee · December 09, 2006, 12:37

you too ratas ....i hope you have a great holiday with friends and family....easy on the egg nog ...he he ....

and i will add if you DO need a wrench/vice .....ratas is the man...screw the other crap wrenches .....hes one of the good guys ......just remember you guys these recievers are not made out of i beam ....more like an eggshell(which is structurally quite sound unless you put force in the wrong place ... its not a bridge enbuttment .

December 08, 2006, 12:54	#1
whitesquirrel44 Registered FALaholic #: 19151 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 57	Receiver Wrench Question I did a search but didn't find what I need. I bought an AGI FN/FAL receiver wrench. Does this wrench work on every type of FAL receiver? I know it says it's for both metric and inch patterns, however I have seen receiver blocks advertised as Type 2. I don't know if this means that is the second one they designed or if it's for Type II receivers. Does the Type II receiver need a special receiver wrench? Thanks

December 08, 2006, 13:12	#2
Sig220 Registered FALaholic #: 11622 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: SE Texas Posts: 4,869	It will work on all.......if it works on one!! The types don't change that area of the receiver, mostly difference is in lightening cuts and stuff like that. Hope that helps. __________________ Sometimes you are the bug.....sometimes the windshield.

December 09, 2006, 11:39	#4
ratas calientes Registered FALaholic #: 1841 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,819	Someone used to sell a "Type 1" wrench that was of the usual configuration - attach it to the receiver, and turn with a breaker bar or similar. the "Type II" had a large flange so that it could be bolted to a bench. That said, most wrenches will fit all receivers, metric and inch. With the large variation in receiver suppliers, always check the fit closely. For example, the wrenches that I make need a little filing in one spot to better fit Entreprise inch receivers. Last one. __________________ Ratas Calientes (Hot Rats) Rats are people too!

December 09, 2006, 12:22	#6
ratas calientes Registered FALaholic #: 1841 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,819	Merry Christmas, ggiilliiee. __________________ Ratas Calientes (Hot Rats) Rats are people too!

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December 08, 2006, 13:35	#3
bykerhd Dinosaur Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 2798 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Burlington Vermont area Posts: 13,262	The 1st generation DCI receivers have a squared off area on the bottom of the receiver. Some wrenches may require a bit of filing to allow them to be used on those receivers. It should work on the rest though. Usually three or four wraps around the receiver with black plastic electrical tape will help "fit" the receiver better in to the wrench prior to assembly.

December 09, 2006, 12:12	#5
ggiilliiee banned again FALaholic #: 17179 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: orygun Posts: 4,838	if the work is done correctly ...a regular crescent wrench will get you the 100 ft lbs of torque unless your a weakling ......if you need a cheater bar ....ya didnt get the bbl shoulder rite .....these flimsy recievers ..WILL NOT TAKE A CHEATER BAR AND A 300 LB BUBBA WITHOUT BENDING SOMETHING ..... you can tell who the guys are that use this method .....same ones that cant believe you can actuall hit something at 500...all evil naysayers, they are bad machines ....and i know, because i make the machines ....he he ......save your money ...youll need it for ammo .....

December 09, 2006, 12:37	#7
ggiilliiee banned again FALaholic #: 17179 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: orygun Posts: 4,838	you too ratas ....i hope you have a great holiday with friends and family....easy on the egg nog ...he he .... and i will add if you DO need a wrench/vice .....ratas is the man...screw the other crap wrenches .....hes one of the good guys ......just remember you guys these recievers are not made out of i beam ....more like an eggshell(which is structurally quite sound unless you put force in the wrong place ... its not a bridge enbuttment .