CopperFouling
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@pairof44sp, that's a good set from Brownells. I have them in my range bag.
If we're being honest, it's bad engineering. It was bad when cars did it (not that they've eliminated it), and it's bad when gun manufacturers do it. I've seen this issue way more in US firearms than foreign-made. It does seem to be getting better.A proper set of driver bits for guns is a must if you intend to take them apart, even once.
Trollol on.......Likewise. I was raised in a family full of mechanics. Grandpa owned a shop, Dad and my uncle worked for him before Dad became a cop, my uncle became a High School auto shop teacher. I still work on cars, not because I like to, but because I can and it saves me money. (Put a alternator in my truck yesterday, actually.) I like to work on guns. I take my time, do it right, and use the right tools.
I believe they are the “French Metric” wrenches.CRESCENT WRENCH!
Think you're confusing it with the croissant wrench.I believe they are the “French Metric” wrenches.
I always hear many “French” words before this one finally comes out.
I don’t know why I let my father do things...
Trollol on.......
CRESCENT WRENCH!
Ive finally bought or built most of the "special" tools i need on a regular basis, but i still need to buy a few more sets of driver bits. I loose them faster than pocket knives.
I used to hate flat head screws. Since I got the Wheeler set, I realized I just never had bits that fit properly.
Top ten gun forum advice of all time. Thank you.MANY (most?) learn this the hard way and raise up there own “little army” of proper hollow ground soldiers for the cause.
That’s what I was going to buy, because some instinct whispered, “get old-timey screwdrivers with wooden handles... it is your only hope.”I like the Grace sets, wooden handles, USA made, some are specific to brand. I like the Marlin set in particular.
Part of me knew that a bit set is not the best thing, and is even kind of “for the suckers,” but I didn’t know who makes the “real screwdrivers.”Bit sets are nice, but as noted the one you need is always hiding somewhere. Here is a basic set of fine firearms turnscrews: https://www.garrettwade.com/gunsmit..._EhiJ-70U9mG-61k9idhF4KMOqdBibVkaAhWbEALw_wcB I suspect you will not let these wander far from the bench.
The trouble with the bit sets is that there is no telling what steel goes into them, they were likely made in China, and the bits tend to wobble a bit in the holder. Makers such as Wera, Wiha, pb Swiss, Apex, Zephyr and Witte are most highly regarded. They can be used in a locking holder to approach the feel of the traditional tools. Care will always be necessary in fitting bit to screw, however, and "good enough" never has been.
I believe they are the “French Metric” wrenches.
I always hear many “French” words before this one finally comes out.
I don’t know why I let my father do things...
That’s what I was going to buy, because some instinct whispered, “get old-timey screwdrivers with wooden handles... it is your only hope.”
But too many reviewers said Grace tips are soft and get chewed up fast.
Are they just clumsy oafs?
A hollow ground driver should not need pushing on.