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proper wrenchs
5/20/2012 3:37:06 AM
who sells the good usgi type wrenchs? i know spikes has a nice matching set, SAW has one for the castle nut but not the barrel, dpms has the barrel one. i have a so so combination wrench but really would like some more dedicated tools now, any help is great thanks
5/20/2012 8:51:12 AM
Originally Posted By tacticalcarbine:
who sells the good usgi type wrenchs? i know spikes has a nice matching set, SAW has one for the castle nut but not the barrel, dpms has the barrel one. i have a so so combination wrench but really would like some more dedicated tools now, any help is great thanks
who sells the good usgi type wrenchs? i know spikes has a nice matching set, SAW has one for the castle nut but not the barrel, dpms has the barrel one. i have a so so combination wrench but really would like some more dedicated tools now, any help is great thanks
Bushampster has the genuine USGI wrench....I think I paid $11.95 + ship not long ago.
It will do the FH and the A1/A2 RE nut as well.
Suggest you call to verify stock....BM will back order without permission.
For aftermarket wrenches, I think that the Spikes offerings are best of breed.
Unlike the PRI design, they are open which makes them more convenient when working around a pinned FSB.
5/20/2012 9:22:06 AM
5/23/2012 6:37:02 PM
What's wrong with the combination armorer's tool?
5/24/2012 9:06:49 AM
Originally Posted By ErikO:
Some of us just like something a bit more precision and specific to the task at hand. While an adjustable Cresent wrench is in nearly every tool box a well equipped mechanic will avoid them.
What's wrong with the combination armorer's tool?
Some of us just like something a bit more precision and specific to the task at hand. While an adjustable Cresent wrench is in nearly every tool box a well equipped mechanic will avoid them.
5/24/2012 2:53:57 PM
The Spike's tools are the best you will find.
5/25/2012 6:40:29 AM
Originally Posted By SleeplessInTexas:
Originally Posted By ErikO:
Some of us just like something a bit more precision and specific to the task at hand. While an adjustable Cresent wrench is in nearly every tool box a well equipped mechanic will avoid them.
Originally Posted By ErikO:
What's wrong with the combination armorer's tool?
Some of us just like something a bit more precision and specific to the task at hand. While an adjustable Cresent wrench is in nearly every tool box a well equipped mechanic will avoid them.
basically this. i got the combo wrench a while ago and dont know who made it, the castle nut end doesn't fit well and slips easily, so instead of buying another combo i'd rather better ones this time. also having been a mechanic for many yrs, i like buying tools anyway. thanks all for the replys
5/25/2012 5:25:48 PM
Originally Posted By tacticalcarbine:
basically this. i got the combo wrench a while ago and dont know who made it, the castle nut end doesn't fit well and slips easily, so instead of buying another combo i'd rather better ones this time. also having been a mechanic for many yrs, i like buying tools anyway. thanks all for the replys
This all comes down to just how damn many rifles you are working on. A combo wrench is probably all that's need to build a basic rifle. Once you get into five flavors of forearms, non-standard barrel nuts and all the other toys doing this with a combo wrench becomes challenging to say the least. I built my first upper and low with a nail set and a combo wrench. It wasn't my finest work.Originally Posted By SleeplessInTexas:
Originally Posted By ErikO:
Some of us just like something a bit more precision and specific to the task at hand. While an adjustable Cresent wrench is in nearly every tool box a well equipped mechanic will avoid them.
Originally Posted By ErikO:
What's wrong with the combination armorer's tool?
Some of us just like something a bit more precision and specific to the task at hand. While an adjustable Cresent wrench is in nearly every tool box a well equipped mechanic will avoid them.
basically this. i got the combo wrench a while ago and dont know who made it, the castle nut end doesn't fit well and slips easily, so instead of buying another combo i'd rather better ones this time. also having been a mechanic for many yrs, i like buying tools anyway. thanks all for the replys
5/25/2012 6:23:49 PM
Here are three barrel wrenches I use, although I won't claim any one is the best.
The left one is from Rainer (I think), it's advantages are it hooks directly to a torque wrench and has numerous prongs that don't slip. It is strong and it is my preferred barrel wrench.
The middle one is a USGI type. It works well, but I've noticed with really tight barrel nuts the three prongs will flex, slip and I have broken teeth with it. I think the prongs have stretched allowing too much play.
The last is a typical multi wrench. It holds well because it engages a lot of the nut's teeth. This type is better for me than the ones with three prongs because of their tendency to break teeth.
For a castle nut wrench I use the Spikes most often, but the Hammerhead looks to be an improved wrench for this purpose. For muzzle devices I use a 3/4" open end wrench.
The left one is from Rainer (I think), it's advantages are it hooks directly to a torque wrench and has numerous prongs that don't slip. It is strong and it is my preferred barrel wrench.
The middle one is a USGI type. It works well, but I've noticed with really tight barrel nuts the three prongs will flex, slip and I have broken teeth with it. I think the prongs have stretched allowing too much play.
The last is a typical multi wrench. It holds well because it engages a lot of the nut's teeth. This type is better for me than the ones with three prongs because of their tendency to break teeth.
For a castle nut wrench I use the Spikes most often, but the Hammerhead looks to be an improved wrench for this purpose. For muzzle devices I use a 3/4" open end wrench.
