Tequila Shooter Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 (edited) Yesterday I had to change the mainsprings on my new to me ROA’s. I know it’s not done often, and I managed to get it done, but there must be an easier way than using a pair of vice grip pliers like I did. So what’s the trick? Also, does anyone know a source for ROA parts, just in case? Edited November 7, 2021 by Tequila Shooter Added last sentence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Dead Ed Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 this was either online or another thread here or one of the SASS Facebook groups. I save snapshots of it because it was so useful. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 He got them all Imis 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tequila Shooter Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 I knew someone would know a better way! THANKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Spade Mikey Wilson Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 I use the fork method. Works well for me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 (edited) Make sure the fork has good tines. the cheap stamped sheet metal ones will fail. I made a spring pusher out of a tack puller. Used a dremil to deepen the nail slot. Edited November 7, 2021 by Sedalia Dave 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 He left out a favorite - Use your teeth! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 The most important tool used in all those techniques is a good vise to hold the strut. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tequila Shooter Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 4 hours ago, Marauder SASS #13056 said: He left out a favorite - Use your teeth! No way I’m still paying them off! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preacherman Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 I like to use a chain saw sharpening depth Guage. Works great with a vise, of course. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakebite Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Lots of good ways to do it, but nobody posted the easiest way. Just take it over Dale's and tell him to change the spring. No sweat, no strain. Geeze, you guys make a big deal out nothing! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G W Wade Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Damn, I am feeling dumb. Thought they just cut them off till they fit. Factory springs them way to tight anyway GW Sorry11 The devil made me do it GW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El CupAJoe Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 literally posted this this morning should have checked here first! only thing I'll add is that for the first method, depending on the gun, you may be able to lay the assembly in the gun and remove the pin instead of using a vice and grips. my charter arms was this way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El CupAJoe Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 On 11/7/2021 at 9:21 AM, Badlands Bob #61228 said: The most important tool used in all those techniques is a good vise to hold the strut. if you have a long pin and use the screw method, and can reinsert it into the gun without having to move the pin to the other side of the shoe, no vise required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 On 11/7/2021 at 7:05 PM, Preacherman said: I like to use a chain saw sharpening depth Guage. Works great with a vise, of course. What model gauge is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preacherman Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Or another, I don't think it matters, just an Oregon tool. Get at home depot, Lowes, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Whatever method you use, please wear safety glasses. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 some folks recommend doing this inside a clear plastic baggie in case you slip and the spring goes flying 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Kane Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 On 11/7/2021 at 8:11 AM, Sedalia Dave said: Make sure the fork has good tines. the cheap stamped sheet metal ones will fail. I made a spring pusher out of a tack puller. Used a dremil to deepen the nail slot. Sedalia Dave, you need to publish a CAS “Hints & Kinks” book! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Will Kane said: Sedalia Dave, you need to publish a CAS “Hints & Kinks” book! I started out in this game shooting a Steven's 311. Wanted to slick it up a bit. Removing the locking lever spring was darn near impossible. reinstalling it without a custom too was impossible. Good thing I was paying attention when I was Grandpa's helper. he had a whole box of custom modified tools that he used when repairing farm machinery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tequila Shooter Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Sedalia Dave said: I started out in this game shooting a Steven's 311. Wanted to slick it up a bit. Removing the locking lever spring was darn near impossible. reinstalling it without a custom too was impossible. Good thing I was paying attention when I was Grandpa's helper. he had a whole box of custom modified tools that he used when repairing farm machinery. Dave from what I know of you you’re a chip off your Grandpa’s block. I don’t doubt you’d be able to make any special tool you’d need. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Rich Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Ya oughta see his automatic toothpic. kR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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