Sgt. Hochbauer, SASS #64409 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Does anyone know of a tool to compress the spring when you are changing to a new one in my case an ROA. Thanks in advance Hochbauer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 A vice and an old fork work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 I use a small pair of needle nose pliers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 I secure the hammer strut in a vise pointing straight up between two pieces of wood. Then hold the mainspring seat, that little piece with the slot that the strut slides through, in Vice-Grip pliers. Slide the mainspring seat down on the spring far enough to insert a finish nail through the hole in the strut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 I use a fork -- the area between the tines is just about right for the strut to fit through. --Dawg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 And the fork works better for compressing the installed spring while working within the confines of the grip frame, too, while sticking a nail in the retention hole of the strut. good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 32 minutes ago, Sgt. Hochbauer, SASS #64409 said: Does anyone know of a tool to compress the spring when you are changing to a new one in my case an ROA. Thanks in advance Hochbauer I have an old fork I use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preacherman Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 A chainsaw saw sharpening chain depth Guage works good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Wear safety glasses incase things go flying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 13 minutes ago, Warden Callaway said: Wear safety glasses incase things go flying. ^^^^ THIS ^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Old or new fork. They're basically the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Devil Dale Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 If you're not where a vise is handy, grasp the strut in a pair of vise grips, laying on a table with the strut pointing upward. Then grasp the seat by its ends in a second pair of vise grips and simply do what comes natural. It's easy once you have all the parts solidly captured in vise grips. I quit using pliers, because I tired of crawling around in dark corners looking for the launched seat after my grip slipped. The VGs work much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Hochbauer, SASS #64409 Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 I have tried the fork thing but think that I need a heavier duty one....But will try the vice grip method. The main issue I had was that when I did have the spring compressed passed the hole I needed another set of hands to put a nail to hold the seat in place. Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Its kinda hard to do without a bench mounted vise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainwreck, SASS #104592 Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 This works pretty well. Real Avid bench block. Compress the spring using diagonal cutters with the beveled side down. Cut one of the factory trigger springs to make a spring retainer (assuming you are replacing it of course). This one had an internal lock instead of the mainspring seat but it works the same with or without. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 5 hours ago, Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 said: And the fork works better for compressing the installed spring while working within the confines of the grip frame, too, while sticking a nail in the retention hole of the strut. good luck, GJ ? I'm not following you. Pull the hammer back, stick something through the hole, let hammer down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Sgt. Hochbauer, SASS #64409 said: I have tried the fork thing but think that I need a heavier duty one.... Don't use a plastic fork. I've used the vice grip method. You don't have to crank down on them, just enough to hold it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Badlands Bob #61228 said: Its kinda hard to do without a bench mounted vise. A bench mounted vise takes up room and is always in my way. I welded a 7/8 x 14 *something* (Dillon powder funnel?) to a small plate and bolted a small vise to it. When I need a vise, screw it into the Rock Chucker - everyone has a Rock Chucker, right...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 I have the Quick Change Strong Mount from Inline Fabrication. Maximizes bench space and provides an easy way to store items when not in use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Spade Mikey Wilson Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 16 hours ago, Sedalia Dave said: A vice and an old fork work well. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 20 hours ago, Assassin said: Old or new fork. They're basically the same thing. Your better half may have a different opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafe Conager SASS #56958 Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Wes Fargo used to sell a tool, it was a fork with one of the tines bent. Rafe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 When I worked on Rugers, I grabbed the Strut with Long Nose Vice Grip, shoved the other end thru the Seat then a decaying pin thru the strut. CAVEAT: I don't own Rugers. Ergo: I don't have that task anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Gun Barney, SASS #2428 Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 I hate springs! I started tying a thin christmas package ribbon to the parts that might go flying, makes it easier to find (sometimes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 It's HOT and I am bored so some trivia. In my post, which is the third one down. can anyone identify what the pin I am using is from? (It is a gun spring to narrow it down a bit.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Well, I was gonna guess that it was the pin to change a combination lock slightly bent! They work good too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 3 hours ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: It's HOT and I am bored so some trivia. In my post, which is the third one down. can anyone identify what the pin I am using is from? (It is a gun spring to narrow it down a bit.) Looks like a fire extinguisher pin OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 It is the spring for the selector switch out of a WWII M2 Carbine. Basically a full auto M1 Carbine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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