How would you use these tools?

[67Cuda]

So one of the manufacturers I'm working with has sent me some samples of other tools that they make. I'm just not sure what they are for and how one would use them.

So why would they send you tools to evaluate if you have no clue how to use them?

[Fate]

So why would they send you tools to evaluate if you have no clue how to use them?

Since when has that stopped manufacturers seeking glowing reviews in the press? Most gun magazine Product Review issues are just repackaged press release content.

[pacrat]

OP, as well as driving pins in/out. Since they are typically slightly undersized for a specific hole size.

They can also serve as "Slave Pins". To keep components aligned with a hole during assembly.

[yacko]

OP, as well as driving pins in/out. Since they are typically slightly undersized for a specific hole size.

They can also serve as "Slave Pins". To keep components aligned with a hole during assembly.

He doesnt even know what they are for.

Dont confuse the poor guy with technical jargon he wont understand.

[ar15barrels]

So one of the manufacturers I'm working with has sent me some samples of other tools that they make. I'm just not sure what they are for and how one would use them.

The SS tool they list as a "Glock disassembly tool". I'm guessing that it's not to help you take the slide assembly off.

The black tool they list as a "Sig 3mm punch". The tip of the punch is a little bit concaved.

Any information about these would be appreciated.

Glock disassembly tool should be 2.5mm to be able to push out every pin on a glock as well as to withdraw the striker spacer sleeve to get the rear cover plate off.
Any standard 2.5mm or 3/32" punch will also do the job.

The sig punch is cupped to fit on a rounded end pin.

[ar15barrels]

So why would they send you tools to evaluate if you have no clue how to use them?

Because he is buying other punches from them in volume for sale to a gunsmithing school.
They probably sent some samples to see if they could get more sales.

[67Cuda]

Because he is buying other punches from them in volume for sale to a gunsmithing school.
They probably sent some samples to see if they could get more sales.

OK. You must know his back story, it wasn't evident with his question.

[ar15barrels]

OK. You must know his back story, it wasn't evident with his question.

Yes.
I have helped him source some of the tools.

[pacrat]

He doesnt even know what they are for.

Dont confuse the poor guy with technical jargon he wont understand.

Asking questions is how people who don't know something. Learn about things. If he doesn't understand an answer. That leads to more questions. And more knowledge is gained.

Life is a learning experience.

JM2c

[KrizB]

Step 1: locate hole
Step 2: jam tool into hole

At least buy it dinner first

[hambam105]

OP,
Keep asking questions.

There is a wealth of information on machine shop & gunsmith tools from very good sources here. Just ignore the yahoos.

[The Gleam]

Toothpicks for Stacey Abrams....



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[The Gleam]

Step 1: locate hole
Step 2: jam tool into hole

There is a roadside tuck stop for that.

Glory hallelujah...

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[pacrat]

Toothpicks for Stacey Abrams....



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Toothpicks? I think not. Part of becoming a skilled craftsman is knowing which tool is applicable to the task at hand.

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[morrcarr67]

So why would they send you tools to evaluate if you have no clue how to use them?

Because he is buying other punches from them in volume for sale to a gunsmithing school.
They probably sent some samples to see if they could get more sales.

OK. You must know his back story, it wasn't evident with his question.

Yes.
I have helped him source some of the tools.

Cuda, Randell has it right. And he has been very helpful providing me information on several tools, both in public threads and in PMs.

I approached this manufacturer to make me a specific punch. I had no idea they made so many different punches. They sent me some samples of 8 different tools. Most of them I knew exactly what they were. I'm not a Glock guy so I had no idea what that punch was for. I know how to get slide off and knew it wasn't for that. I am a Sig guy but never needed a tool like that for any of my Sigs.



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