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Has anyone tried one of these? just came across it. Looks really neat. That little pin can really be a bugger, this make it look a little easier.
GunsAmerica - M1/M2 Carbine front sight protective block - Gunsmith Tools/Supplies - Guns For Sale & Gun Auctions B"H
I happen to see the same items, but think they were on GB.
Could be very handy as I've ruined a couple post war front sights by bending the ears. They don't like to be bent back !
Charlie-painter777
I have ordered a pair from Steve. I'll give you a head's up on how they work!! I saw his ad in the Carbine Club Newsletter...
Ronnie, aka Jim Nasium
Thats where I seen them..........Thanks Ronnie!
Charlie-painter777
I think Im going to order from the newsletter too....
Another tool you've never even thought of until you've done the uh-oh.
Thanks for the heads-up.
Gottum today !!
Here are some shots of Steve's tools and the instruction sheet.....
If they work half as good as they look, you can't miss. This is quality looking stuff...
Ronnie, aka Jim Nasium
Yep, looks pretty neat. I ordered one yesterday for both sights. I feel sure that it will work real good. You can look at the fixture and just know that it will be solid when you start hammering on a solid surface, and that's what it takes to get that pin moving.
I had the pleasure today to buy one of these sight blocks in person from Steve. I haven't used it yet, but have no doubt that this will do a great job. Real nicely milled.
Steve is a very knowledgeable guy who took the time to show me a number of things I didn't know about my own meager collection. Looking forward to talking with him again.
Still waiting on mine. How does it fit?, and did you get the one that fits both the milled and the cast?
I bought one from Steve on eBay, and ended up talking to his wife as i gave her my credit card info -- just a real pleasant lady. His tool arrived in only a couple days, and I went right to work -- it's milled (probably CNC) to just right tolerances; correct sizes for milled sight at one end, stamped sight at the other. Since it is the same width as the sight when inserted, the hole for the pin punch automatically lines up, and a firm smack with the hammer sends the pin right out.
I also had great luck with a tip I got on a classic car restoration chat list: A penetrating solvent for loosening old corroded fasteners that is much better than Liquid Wrench, Nok-R-Loose or WD-40 can be easily made with a 50-50 mixture of acetone and automatic transmission fluid. The club ran some semi- scientific tests and found that the breakaway torque required on a test panel of identical rusted-in bolts was as much as 25% less than the commercial penetrating oils after equal immersion time in this new solution.
The combination of Steve's new little tool and this penetrating oil has made removal of the sight pin a one-strike job four times in a row!
Thanks for sharing that tip Raycer911.
I recall my Father using something similar on old heavy equipment in the field.
Cheers,
Charlie-painter777
It fits like a charm and the pins line right up. I got the one for both milled and cast, which is the smart way to go. :super:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rustship
Did you get it ?
Yes steve, looks like a great little tool, and welcome to the Forum!
I have never seen these, but they look awesome. How much are is the one for cast and stamped?
Wulf,
Ask, Inlandparafan, he makes and sells them $34.00 for both I think. Ask him. He just joined the forum.
Cast & stamped tool is $30.95 + $4.80 S&H. I really appreciate you all spreading the word. I enjoy the forum and the ability to network with other collectors. Thanks!
If anyone is interested, I am selling the carbine front sight protective block tool via first class mail when purchased to help save buyer a little money.
So they would be $ 30.95 +$ 3.95 postage
Steve Rice
20085 K-92 Hwy.
Mclouth Ks., 66054