randy01 Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Which tools should I get to do regular maintenance to a gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 A dremel and a big hammer. (What kind of gun do you have?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEDELLCUSTOM Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 a roll of duct tape and a large screw driver with interchangeable tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazos Custom Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 1/8 inch brass punch Small brass hammer Lube Set of screwdrivers (Brownell's has some nice sets) Set of hex keys Set of needle files Small flat file Punch with plastic tip Punch with aluminum tip Vise with soft jaws Masking tape for use with vise Brownell's has a couple of specialty tools which are nice - one of which is to depress the spring plunger while assembling the thumb safety Exacto knife with a couple of different blades Good pair of needle nose pliers An assembly mat (ransom makes a nice one) Toolbox to hold it all in one place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Q-tips, slide glide (cut with oil for the cold months), and trigger slick, and some cold rebluing for the sights, thats about it for regular maintainence for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue edge Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 A good gunsmith, like Dan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEDELLCUSTOM Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 since flex beat me to it with the dremel and the BFH, i thought it necessary to add the other 2 important items and don't forget the 24 hour hotline 1-800-piece-of-crap-broke-again. hey Kevin(blue edge), that one will get you back on my christmas card list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenTX Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 (edited) A pair of parallel jaw pliers are a nice addition Edited November 4, 2005 by CenTX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue edge Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Thanks Dan, Ill keep an eye on the mailbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIID Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 You all forgot the bailing wire. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberkid Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Rich- it is spelled "yall" unless you were referring to everyone as a group and then it's "all yalls" your entire DIY home gunsmith set needs a hammer, duct tape, bench grinder and stick welder. If those things wont fix it, it aint to be fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 randy01, It may sound like everybody nis half-joking with you...and, we are...but, the stuff listed really is the right stuff. I was going to come back and add in the vise...but that has been covered. Have the vice on the end of a good bench. Have your tools in order and keep your work area clean and tidy. Have plenty of good light. Have a way to be comfortable at your work space. When you get frustrated, you don't want to be bent over a bench...in the half-dark...looking for the right tool...needing a third hand...etc. Oh...always wear eye protection. Springs like to fly into strange spots...stuff spits off the dremel. If it doesn't go in your eye...then it will likely find your light bulds and shatter them. Wait...you said "regular maintenance." If you have a Glock, you just need something to push the pins out with, a tooth brush, hot water, cleaner (Simple Green), Q-tips, rag, a hair dryer, and some lube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 If you have a Glock, you just need something to push the pins out with, a tooth brush, hot water, cleaner (Simple Green), Q-tips, rag, a hair dryer, and some lube. You forgot a small flat bladed screwdriver and needlenose pliers (for removing and replacing the mag catch spring), the dremel, and a magic marker (for rolling down the edges of Tru-Grip Grip tape), and the rear sight tool, and a 1/4 drive socket for the front sight socket. Add some loctite for the front sight screw...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 If you have a Glock, you just need something to push the pins out with, a tooth brush, hot water, cleaner (Simple Green), Q-tips, rag, a hair dryer, and some lube. You forgot a small flat bladed screwdriver and needlenose pliers (for removing and replacing the mag catch spring), the dremel, and a magic marker (for rolling down the edges of Tru-Grip Grip tape), and the rear sight tool, and a 1/4 drive socket for the front sight socket. Add some loctite for the front sight screw...... Man you guys spend way too much time cleaning guns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue edge Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 since flex beat me to it with the dremel and the BFH, i thought it necessary to add the other 2 important items and don't forget the 24 hour hotline 1-800-piece-of-crap-broke-again. hey Kevin(blue edge), that one will get you back on my christmas card list! Hey Dan? Christmas has come and gone, I checked my mailbox everyday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulW Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 Dan did not send you a Christmas card because he used up all of his stamps writing Santa Clause. He "Really" wanted a pair of those green thingies that Jake wore for a photo op. not long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue edge Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Hey Paul, If its not the green thingies! Ill bet it was the RED TUTU ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainmcphersn Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 (edited) If it's a Glock, grab a soldering iron, exacto knife, some Acraglass (or equivalent) and some Rhino liner compound, but the dremel tool and a big fr**ng hammer are a must. P.S. Liquid dishwashing detergent, I've heard the powder kind will build up in the firing pin channel... Edited December 28, 2005 by iainmcphersn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercomp9 Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 OH and Do not forget to get yourself a roll of Bailing Wire... come in handy for lots of reasons and can used in various way's and one many different things... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Two words..... DUCT TAPE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdragon Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Vice Grips, JB Weld and a speed wrench!!!! Ivan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Whatever you get, and whatever you work on, try to find a place to work that doesn't have a million nooks and crannies around your bench where small parts and springs can fly off into - you'll never find them. Shag carpet is a drag too, for the same reason. A small magnetic parts tray will help some (though not in the case of spring powered disassembly ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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