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Posted: 3/26/2015 10:38:19 PM EDT
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Do you have a punch small enough to fit? If so, put it all the way through from one side, then start the roll pin from the other side, pushing the punch out as you go. It will keep things lined up.
Even a nail or a stiff piece of wire would do. |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 10:52:43 PM EDT
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They make a specific starter punch for a gas block roll pin. It will be the best money you will spend.
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Posted: 3/27/2015 2:52:19 AM EDT
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They make a specific starter punch for a gas block roll pin. It will be the best money you will spend. This. The Geissele one I have is a miracle worker |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 4:32:04 AM EDT
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They make a specific starter punch for a gas block roll pin. It will be the best money you will spend. This. The Geissele one I have is a miracle worker troof! I will gladly buy another should mine grow legs and walk off. Also as said above, a "guide" from the opposite direction will keep in all lined up. |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 5:13:07 AM EDT
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I've had a couple gasblocks from a popular manufacturer that had the roll pin hole drilled slightly off center of the gas tube hole. The pin would start fine from either side but not make it through the second through-hole of the gas tube. If you have one of those, you can return it for one that's properly drilled, or drill it (and the gas tube) to the next roll pin size.
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Posted: 3/27/2015 2:26:01 PM EDT
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Watch this video on how to solve your problem.
A drill bit could work as a chucking reamer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nN7fXkIR85k |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 2:48:32 PM EDT
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I've successfully used the get a bigger hammer and swing it really hard method. Your results may vary.
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Posted: 3/27/2015 3:12:25 PM EDT
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I had problems with one and took a 5/64" drill bit and ran it through. No more problems.
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Posted: 3/27/2015 10:34:15 PM EDT
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They make a specific starter punch for a gas block roll pin. It will be the best money you will spend. As stated in the opening post I have roll pin starters and roll pin punches. Starting and driving are not the problem. The problem is the roll pin hits the shoulder of the hole on the other side. |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 10:35:16 PM EDT
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Thanks for the helpful suggestions guys. Will see how my next project works out.
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Posted: 3/28/2015 11:22:41 AM EDT
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Have you tried inserting a punch of about the same size through it to see if it lines up?
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Posted: 3/28/2015 9:24:24 PM EDT
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Have you tried inserting a punch of about the same size through it to see if it lines up? I don't have the exact size punch. Inspection it, everything appears to line up. I am thinking alignment chamges one the roll pin is started. There seems to be some sort of twist to the gas tube once the roll pin gets started. I will have to take some photos on my next assembly. jonblack |
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