@Iowa Airgunner Thank you very much for preparing us for higher costs for quality before we look. Also thanks for the info on cheap driver, quality bit combo.
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N/A Aigunsmithing Tools - Advice and Suggestions
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Ya that’s why people buy the cheap sets for 20 dollars then replace one tip for 15 . You only ware out the tiny ones and or the one you use all the time.
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I have bought the Wera or Wiha product Allen Wrenches, a good product line from Germany.
I also have Bondus Allen Wrenches, another good line and USA made.
While I strive for made in America products, sometimes I must settle for European manufacturers such as Knipex (German made), pliers, water pump pliers, snap ring pliers, and the like.
Of course, there's always Channelock, USA made.
www.channellock.com
Brass O-Ring Picks.
Just a sampling.
mike
I also have Bondus Allen Wrenches, another good line and USA made.
While I strive for made in America products, sometimes I must settle for European manufacturers such as Knipex (German made), pliers, water pump pliers, snap ring pliers, and the like.
Of course, there's always Channelock, USA made.
Tongue & Groove Pliers | American Made CHANNELLOCK® Pliers
In 1933, we invented multi-position, tongue and groove, slip-joint style Channellock pliers, and we’ve been perfecting them ever since.
www.channellock.com Brass O-Ring Picks.
Just a sampling.
mike
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@Revoman Mike those are names I recall from similar discussions in the past. Thanks for introducing them here. I obviously haven’t picked up any, but now need to check old lists and start picking up some of these items.I have bought the Wera or Wiha product Allen Wrenches, a good product line from Germany.
I also have Bondus Allen Wrenches, another good line and USA made.
While I strive for made in America products, sometimes I must settle for European manufacturers such as Knipex (German made), pliers, water pump pliers, snap ring pliers, and the like.
Of course, there's always Channelock, USA made.
Tongue & Groove Pliers | American Made CHANNELLOCK® Pliers
In 1933, we invented multi-position, tongue and groove, slip-joint style Channellock pliers, and we’ve been perfecting them ever since.
Brass O-Ring Picks.
Just a sampling.
mike
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Here are a few other items that are used for air guns/pellets
Silicon Lube
OR
Dry Lube (for Pellets)
For non-oily areas to collect dirt/dust
Burst Disc
I use this little gem to remove stubborn moderator end caps by drilling two holes to fit the tool ends.
Scope Eyepiece
Smallish set of Wiha Metric Allens
Bondus 'Star' Drivers
Bondus Metric Screwdriver Allens
Bondus Inch Screwdriver Allens
Obviously, these are only tools, products that I have purchased from Amazon. I have many others from various vendors.
mike
Silicon Lube
OR
Dry Lube (for Pellets)
For non-oily areas to collect dirt/dust
Burst Disc
I use this little gem to remove stubborn moderator end caps by drilling two holes to fit the tool ends.
Scope Eyepiece
Smallish set of Wiha Metric Allens
Bondus 'Star' Drivers
Bondus Metric Screwdriver Allens
Bondus Inch Screwdriver Allens
Obviously, these are only tools, products that I have purchased from Amazon. I have many others from various vendors.
mike
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A very handy trick for worn/rounded screw and Allen heads is to dip the bit into valve grinding compound.
It works like sand on an icy sidewalk. An old pratice that solves some difficult problems.
Some techs prefer water mixed, while I have always preferred grease mixed. A tin lasts a lifetime.
It works like sand on an icy sidewalk. An old pratice that solves some difficult problems.
Some techs prefer water mixed, while I have always preferred grease mixed. A tin lasts a lifetime.
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Professional Gunsmithing tools from Brownells, example:
www.brownells.com They have many more, not cheap, but have been supplying gunsmiths for years.
Also, look at Chapman sets and Lee Precision for Alox bullet lube for your pellets..
BROWNELLS MAGNA-TIP 58 BIT MASTER SCREWDRIVER SET
Check out BROWNELLS MAGNA-TIP 58 BIT MASTER SCREWDRIVER SET available Online at Brownells Today and many more Screwdrivers & Sets products are available in our Tools & Cleaning Department.
www.brownells.com Also, look at Chapman sets and Lee Precision for Alox bullet lube for your pellets..
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@Ezana4CE - I found this vendor and really like their kits. The bits work well on all my springers.
They work great and are Made in USA. 'Merica!
chapmanmfg.com
They work great and are Made in USA. 'Merica!
Speciality Screwdriver Sets Made in the USA by Chapman Manufacturing
Chapman MFG - Made in the USA for over 80 years, Chapman provides a variety of screwdriver sets for industrial assembly, maintenance, home repairs, and more. From our famous mini ratchet to our Master set, you will surely find the right fit for your precision job!
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@maxtrouble Thank you. Which of these kits do you use?@Ezana4CE - I found this vendor and really like their kits. The bits work well on all my springers.
They work great and are Made in USA. 'Merica!
Speciality Screwdriver Sets Made in the USA by Chapman Manufacturing
Chapman MFG - Made in the USA for over 80 years, Chapman provides a variety of screwdriver sets for industrial assembly, maintenance, home repairs, and more. From our famous mini ratchet to our Master set, you will surely find the right fit for your precision job!
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Chapman MFG - Made in the USA for over 80 years, Chapman provides a variety of screwdriver sets for industrial assembly, maintenance, home repairs, and more. From our famous mini ratchet to our Master set, you will surely find the right fit for your precision job!
chapmanmfg.com They have very good product presentation on their site.
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I've had a Chapman set for nearly 40 years. I've twisted one of the smaller allen bits by over-stressing it, but it still works. Great tools and much more of a variety than they had 40 years ago!
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I've been gunsmithing since the early 2000's and have used the Chapman set many times on traditional handguns and rifles, mostly handguns. I'm new to airguns. When I purchased my Chapman set, they didn't offer the specialized sets that they have now, so it is the basic set they then offered
. I also have a Wheeler Gunsmith set, and they have some interesting specialty gun bits, but I would choose Chapman and Brownells over the Wheeler set. The Wheeler set is pretty nice, but I have broken a couple of their bits, I believe, due to poor heat treatment making them too brittle. I indicated that I twisted a Chapmen bit and still use it; it's tough, but not brittle.
I carry around the Gunsmithing set in my range bag.
#8900 Gunsmithing Set | Chapman MFG
8900 is a 24 hollow ground screwdriver bit set with Phillips bits, Slotted bits, SAE Hex bits, and ¼” drive spinner. For gunsmiths, firearms, weapons, lanterns, sewing machines and fishing reels. Our slotted bits have straight parallel sides for maximum screw surface contact. USA Made in Durham, CT.
chapmanmfg.com These are for my work bench.
#5575 Master Screwdriver Set | Chapman MFG
5575 is Chapman’s most complete precision screwdriver set total 56 pieces with 51 insert bits which include Slotted bits, Phillips bits, Metric and SAE Hex Bits, and Star bits which fit Torx screws. Over 300 tool combinations! Machined from USA steel with a black oxide rust inhibitor finish...
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5589 Ultimate Gunsmith Slotted + Star/Torx Screwdriver Set|Chapman MFG
5589 is Chapman’s 32 bit Gunsmithing screwdriver bit set. Now with the #1911 Grip Screw Bit & Star bits that fit Torx screws! Great for firearms, weapons, sewing machines & compound bows. Includes a 7/32" bit to adjust the draw weight on most bows Includes a small vinyl pouch that holds the mini...
chapmanmfg.com Of all of the bits and drivers suggested, I really like this company’s product presentation and website layout. While viewing the Chapman Manufacturing site I came across these ball head Allen bit’s. I‘d seen these before in the “L” shaped Allen wrenches, but not in bits. Anyone use these Chapman bits on their airguns? Anyone use another brand of ball allens on their air guns? I’ve never used them on mine.
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First I have seen of the Chapman bits; I'll have to get a set of those. Bondhus makes the L-shaped ball-end allen wrenches; I have a couple of those sets and they work very well.
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Kinda funny to me……… it’s like learning a “ new” word and now EVERYBODY is saying it. This is definitely a first world problem. 2 bits, 4 bits,6 bits a dollar, everybody stand up and holler!!!!!!! What’s some OTHER great tools folks have for airgun work?
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I like my Tipton Ultra “Gun Vise” which is really better described as a pretty solid workstation. Good tool for working on airguns. Catch one on sale or bundled.Kinda funny to me……… it’s like learning a “ new” word and now EVERYBODY is saying it. This is definitely a first world problem. 2 bits, 4 bits,6 bits a dollar, everybody stand up and holler!!!!!!! What’s some OTHER great tools folks have for airgun work?
This is an old “deal” thread.
Tipton Ultra Gun Vise + Wheeler Tool Kit ($129) @ Midway USA
Saw this deal and it was good enough to buy. The price for the vise alone was comparable to a couple of other vendors, but I can always use more tools. Anyone use one of these? If so how do you rate the value for the price point...
www.airgunnation.com Brass picks with some pointed and some blunt ends are great to have to remove o-rings, as are plastic or aluminum picks. Be cautious and gentle when using metal picks on regulator bodies and pistons, especially pointed metal picks. These work for me.
Buy Gun Cleaning Picks Brass and More | Hoppes
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www.hoppes.com Wooden dowels of various diameters come in handy.
a double sided plastic/rubber mallet
Organizers with compartments or a quality tool boxes to keep your tools in order. This comes in handy for o-rings too.
A Dremel (rotary) tool for polishing surfaces.
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Oh yeah....I like these O-Ring storage cases. Got them at Michael's for about $15. They are actually "Jewelry Organizers" by Bead Landing, made in China....of course. I tried to find any other country of origin, impossible. Each small container threads onto the next. They are also made in larger diameter units, but they won't fit into the box container.
www.michaels.com
www.michaels.com
mike
Clear Round Bead Storage Stack Set by Bead Landing™ | Michaels
Purchase the Stackable Plastic Container Value Pack by Simply Tidy™ at Michaels.com. These stackable containers are perfect for storing your jewelry essentials and have them all at one place. You can also use them to keep your knick-knacks and other DIY craft supplies.
www.michaels.com Bead Storage Box with 6 Container Stacks by Bead Landing™ | Michaels
Get the Bead Storage Box with 6 Container Stacks by Bead Landing™ at Michaels. Keep your seed beads, findings and tiny craft making supplies stored and easy to find! This super-practical bead organizer holds six stacks of five jars each to help you keep everything neat and tidy.
www.michaels.com mike
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