ajg308 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Hey everyone, I have been building several 1911/2011 guns and the right tools make life so much easier. I was looking through the new brownells 1911 catelog and got to thinking about buying some new tools. With that in mind, what is your favorite must have for working on guns? Links are nice, but not needed. Post your favorite AR tools as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ormondopen Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 bridgeport dont think brownells sells those yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Merricks Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Hammer and a dremel maybe hacksaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Dremel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg308 Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 Comedians are out in force today. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg308 Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 Dremel Do you have any favorite bits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Dremel Do you have any favorite bits? 1/8" ball end carbide burr 1/2" sanding drum Craytex polishing tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg308 Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 Dremel Cool, thanks. Do you have any favorite bits? 1/8" ball end carbide burr 1/2" sanding drum Craytex polishing tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 The craytex kit for the dremel is awesome, they also make craytex bars (about 3/8x3/8x6") and roundstock in the various grits that are super handy. Smooth files (not bastard), piller with safe sides and mill in various sizes. Also, never underestimate the importance of a good set of stones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bountyhunter Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Most of my favorite tools are made from popsicle sticks..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob DuBois Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Go through a lot of Q Tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg308 Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 I've been looking for various files with safe edges. Sticker shock made me make my own with the grinder. Thanks guys, keep it coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carharttfarmer Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 (edited) couple of his most recent builds Edited March 6, 2013 by carharttfarmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg308 Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 Got a gob of cratex coming. I like the q-tips with wood handles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I use point files. They can be found cheap at hardware stores or small engine repair shops. They have safe edges already. Also, chainsaw chain sharpening files make good small round files, come in several diameters and they are cheap too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Robinson Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Buy my wood handle qtips at a local pharmacy. Fraction of the price of "wood handled gun cleaning swab". Something like a buck fifty for 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg308 Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 I use point files. They can be found cheap at hardware stores or small engine repair shops. They have safe edges already. Also, chainsaw chain sharpening files make good small round files, come in several diameters and they are cheap too. I'll look into this. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuildSF4 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Stones - trigger in white ceramic, black ceramic, and India; trigger track; several round stones. Files - jewelers with safe sides, round, and square with safe side. Trigger jig Extended Trigger pins Lug cutting tool Beaver tail tool Dremel with sanding drums and cratex (Old golf balls make good file handles - ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 bridgeport dont think brownells sells those yet. +1! I'm enjoying my lathe and surface grinder also. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Dremel Be a man... buy a Foredom. 1/8 horsepower! Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Dremel Be a man... buy a Foredom. 1/8 horsepower! Pat I do have a Foredom. Most have no idea what it is though... 100x better than a dremel though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg308 Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Dremel Be a man... buy a Foredom. 1/8 horsepower! Pat I do have a Foredom. Most have no idea what it is though... 100x better than a dremel though... Never heard of it, why is it better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg308 Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 I like the golf ball idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Dremel Be a man... buy a Foredom. 1/8 horsepower! Pat I do have a Foredom. Most have no idea what it is though... 100x better than a dremel though... Never heard of it, why is it better? More power & runs way smoother to start. Lots of attachments available as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Foredom tool, now 1/6 HP! http://www.knifemaking.com/product-p/ft230.htm Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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