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Tools and Uses => Firearms and Accessories => Topic started by: djsmiles808 on May 13, 2014, 06:15:16 PM

Title: roll pin starter punch.
Post by: djsmiles808 on May 13, 2014, 06:15:16 PM

assembling a few lowers. i looked for these at home depot and lowes with no luck. anybody in the ewa area care to lend me one for a few hours? :shaka:

Title: Re: roll pin starter punch.
Post by: Kanakamaoli23 on May 13, 2014, 06:29:25 PM

I don't use a punch to install the pins. I use the channel locks method. I put some tape On the channel locks metal teeth to avoid scratching the lower and then I squeeze the pin into the hole instead of beating it in there.

Title: Re: roll pin starter punch.
Post by: ren on May 13, 2014, 07:10:09 PM

Quote from: Kanakamaoli23 on May 13, 2014, 06:29:25 PM

I don't use a punch to install the pins. I use the channel locks method. I put some tape On the channel locks metal teeth to avoid scratching the lower and then I squeeze the pin into the hole instead of beating it in there.

:thumbsup:

Title: Re: roll pin starter punch.
Post by: dirsh on May 13, 2014, 07:55:35 PM

I wrap tape around the pin to the roll pin punch. I use blue tape since that's what I use to cover the lower to prevent damage

Title: Re: roll pin starter punch.
Post by: suka on May 13, 2014, 09:59:44 PM

kmart / sears has 2 decent sets
relativly cheap chinese or made in usa craftsmans.

Title: Re: roll pin starter punch.
Post by: SpeedTek on May 13, 2014, 10:28:35 PM

X-Ring got some.

I also have some really long ones for sale for the Bolt Catch.

I also made some starter punches out of Music Wire.