Arbor Press for FSB Pins

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Arbor Press for FSB Pins

Posted: 8/10/2011 10:53:06 AM EDT

Have any of you tried a hand operated arbor press for FSB pins? Wondering if it would make it easier and worth the $45 from Harbor Freight.

Posted: 8/10/2011 11:08:09 AM EDT

[#1]

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Have any of you tried a hand operated arbor press for FSB pins? Wondering if it would make it easier and worth the $45 from Harbor Freight.

I think when they did some show on Colt Manufacturing I saw the FSB pins and a couple others were installed with an arbor press. Probably not a bad idea if you want to spend the cash or work on them in volume.

Posted: 8/10/2011 12:00:27 PM EDT

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It's no Dake press, but I've been happy with my harbor freight arbor LINK, looks like they also have a 1/2 ton as well that might be more ideal for pins LINK

Posted: 8/10/2011 12:56:57 PM EDT

[#3]

I've used one, but also had a small bedding block to support the barrel in the proper orientation (it wants to rotate otherwise), as well as a specialized plug / pin to drive the pin out before the press contacts the barrel assembly.

Posted: 8/10/2011 1:28:35 PM EDT

[#4]

tag

Posted: 8/10/2011 3:50:03 PM EDT

[#5]

My Grandfathers 8 oz hammer I got for free works fantastic. Three whacks on each, and they are out on the last build. I have removed 3 of the 5 I have built. It takes a little getting used to, but after you know just how hard to hit it...No issue.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Arbor Press for FSB Pins

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