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TPM001 · February 15th, 2012, 00:23

Here's a quick install guide for the wooden parts from RA-Tech.

You're gonna need a punch kit and a hammer.

First step is to remove the flash hider (edit: discovered, in hindsight, that you may not need to remove the flash hider and that the whole front sight assembly can be removed with the flash hider still on... So this step is optional). Be mindful of the spring and pins.

Next, loosen or remove the set screw located here:

Next, knock out this pin.:

Ok. Now we're ready to remove the front sight assembly along with the front cap. Using a punch tool, carefully tap around both the upper and lower front caps. Use something to cushion the tip of the punch tool so that you don't scratch the metal finish.

Eventually, it should come out like this:

Simply swap the plastic hand guard with the wood parts. You may have to massage the parts into the caps. I installed two of these kits to both my AK's and both needed some gentle massaging into the correct position. Also keep in mind that the manufacturing tolerances of these wooden parts are not super precise, but wood is somewhat flexible so you should be able to make pieces fit in place. Sand down the pieces if you need to (for my two kits, I never needed to).

Next part is slightly tricky but not difficult. It's important that when putting it all back together again, that you correctly orient the top piece into the receiver first before maneuvering the bottom piece into place. Then use a punch to gently (and with a paper towel as a cushion) tap the pieces into place.

Once firmly in place, put all the parts back together again. I suggest using loc-tite on the set screw so that it won't go loose.

Ok. If you want to go ahead with replacing the pistol grip with the wooden piece, it's a very simple matter of removing the screw and replacing the part.

And voila:

You're good to go! The parts fit very well. There is no wobble. There's a lacquered finish on the wood pieces, brown with a bit of an orange-ish tint. Looks nice but leaves a slippery feel to the handguard. The wonderful advantage of real wood is that you can sand it down and add your own finish to it. I might end up doing that, but for now, I'm really enjoying the look of my AK's.

I hope this was helpful to you.

February 15th, 2012, 00:23	#101
TPM001 Trader rating Join Date: May 2011	Here's a quick install guide for the wooden parts from RA-Tech. You're gonna need a punch kit and a hammer. First step is to remove the flash hider (edit: discovered, in hindsight, that you may not need to remove the flash hider and that the whole front sight assembly can be removed with the flash hider still on... So this step is optional). Be mindful of the spring and pins. Next, loosen or remove the set screw located here: Next, knock out this pin.: Ok. Now we're ready to remove the front sight assembly along with the front cap. Using a punch tool, carefully tap around both the upper and lower front caps. Use something to cushion the tip of the punch tool so that you don't scratch the metal finish. Eventually, it should come out like this: Simply swap the plastic hand guard with the wood parts. You may have to massage the parts into the caps. I installed two of these kits to both my AK's and both needed some gentle massaging into the correct position. Also keep in mind that the manufacturing tolerances of these wooden parts are not super precise, but wood is somewhat flexible so you should be able to make pieces fit in place. Sand down the pieces if you need to (for my two kits, I never needed to). Next part is slightly tricky but not difficult. It's important that when putting it all back together again, that you correctly orient the top piece into the receiver first before maneuvering the bottom piece into place. Then use a punch to gently (and with a paper towel as a cushion) tap the pieces into place. Once firmly in place, put all the parts back together again. I suggest using loc-tite on the set screw so that it won't go loose. Ok. If you want to go ahead with replacing the pistol grip with the wooden piece, it's a very simple matter of removing the screw and replacing the part. And voila: You're good to go! The parts fit very well. There is no wobble. There's a lacquered finish on the wood pieces, brown with a bit of an orange-ish tint. Looks nice but leaves a slippery feel to the handguard. The wonderful advantage of real wood is that you can sand it down and add your own finish to it. I might end up doing that, but for now, I'm really enjoying the look of my AK's. I hope this was helpful to you. Last edited by TPM001; February 15th, 2012 at 10:00..