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Agreed. Buy only what you really need as the situation calls for it. For just a few jobs here or there I think you'll find a lot of stand in solutions that make it really unneccessary to fork out a lot of hard currency procuring dedicated tools.I wouldn't go nuts buying tools.
Also keep checking the classifieds here as well as ebay.Agreed. Buy only what you really need as the situation calls for it. For just a few jobs here or there I think you'll find a lot of stand in solutions that make it really unneccessary to fork out a lot of hard currency procuring dedicated tools.
AGREE. hollow ground screwdrivers are a must have, it will cost you more to fix those heads than the new screwdrivers. also a small jewelers/gunsmith punch and hammer. there is one on amazon that also has a roll pin pusher included that is helpful. under 30.00 may not be the best kit but that lil roll pin tool is like 30.00 from wheeler alone, it gets the job done. has a few other useful AR bolt catch punches as wellThe tools that I use the most are a good set of hollow ground screwdrivers as normal screwdrivers are shaped differently and more prone to messing up the screw heads. I have more than just two guns I work on so I went ahead and bought this Brownell's set (which is now $50 more than when I bought it): https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-...orcement-handle-sku080112804-143490-1915.aspx
They have smaller sets or there are some companies that sell individual hollow ground screwdrivers, but I like the diversity of this set. The second most used tool is a soft headed mallet. I have one that has nylon and brass heads. Next comes the punches for drifting out roll pins or adjusting sights (punches can come with steel, aluminum, brass, or nylon heads; I have ones you can change) then the AR vice blocks which make certain maintenance and assembly items easier. I also have a set of mechanical calipers for checking sizes and tolerances. Way down the list is the Wheeler Fat Wrench for getting the right torque specs, but I haven't had a ton of call for that. And none of this includes cleaning items.
Out of all the tools I use, the screwdrivers have seen the most use and I'd at least get a couple of hollow ground ones and a small mallet with a couple smaller punches. Guessing all that could be tracked down for $20 to $30 dollars as long as you're not going super fancy. The screwdrivers will be the most expensive.
Good luck. No need to rush out and buy all the tools at once. Certain things are more than I care to handle and I'd rather pay the premium to a gunsmith to get it done right.
Looks like ChiCom garbage to me.AGREE. hollow ground screwdrivers are a must have, it will cost you more to fix those heads than the new screwdrivers. also a small jewelers/gunsmith punch and hammer. there is one on amazon that also has a roll pin pusher included that is helpful. under 30.00 may not be the best kit but that lil roll pin tool is like 30.00 from wheeler alone, it gets the job done. has a few other useful AR bolt catch punches as well
I use on of this on a near daily basis and not just for gun stuff.The tools that I use the most are a good set of hollow ground screwdrivers as normal screwdrivers are shaped differently and more prone to messing up the screw heads. I have more than just two guns I work on so I went ahead and bought this Brownell's set (which is now $50 more than when I bought it): https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-...orcement-handle-sku080112804-143490-1915.aspx
oh it is, just suggestion not an endosrementLooks like ChiCom garbage to me.
Don't as you will, but I only buy good tools I can rely on, no room in my tool box for BS I know is going break.
I was surprised when I found out Tekton punches were made in the USA, most of their stuff is made in Taiwan. I bought Starrett in part because I knew they were in this country.I got my punch sets from Tekton because they're made in the USA. I'm very happy with them.
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I checked them out a couple of years ago and lot of their stuff is made in USA and what isn't is usually Taiwan. They state it clearly for each item.I was surprised when I found out Tekton punches were made in the USA, most of their stuff is made in Taiwan. I bought Starrett in part because I knew they were in this country.
I have a large plastic toolbox that I put in the trunk when I go shooting. The toolbox has most of the tools from my gun workbench. I also bring a small cleaning kit and a multitool that goes with me while the big kit stays in the car.With regards to tools in general, there are some basic tools that everyone should have...like a set of screwdrivers, hammer, saw, basic wrench/socket set, etc. These obviously aren't necessarily gun related.
But for the more specialty stuff, my general philosophy is to wait until I need something. And then I try to buy something of quality that will perform and last. I HATE cheap bubblegum Chinese tools. But even they have their place. If it's something of such a specialized nature that I'll probably never use again, then a cheap version of it may be justified. And/or I will try to borrow it from a buddy first.
If you're just starting out and don't have a specific tool need yet, I would put your money into a quality carbon fiber cleaning rod or two (pistol and rifle), and a good base set of cleaning supplies. Cleaning supplies are obviously consumables. But a good cleaning rod will last a good long time if you take care of it. Probably a lifetime.
Also, if you think this will be a lifelong hobby, you will collect a fair amount of "stuff" along the way. This includes, tools, cleaning supplies, etc. Years ago I had a small Craftsman tool chest that wasn't being used and so I made it my dedicated gun chest. It's pretty similar to the one in the picture below except mine has 4 drawers and is just a smidge bigger. But it's one of the best things I ever did...have dedicated place to keep all my gun stuff. And I also use an ammo can to hold all the solvents, oils, etc. YMMV.
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