The godzilla of frame wrenches

[D.R.E.]

I spent friday night making the mother of all frame wrenches(*) from a ginormous chunk of aluminum. There's really no need for it to be this size other than the aluminum was such a nice piece I didn't want to remove any of it.

It took four hours rather than the needed 30 minutes, but was fun nonetheless. It's not quite done since I am still debating whether to make it take inserts or cut it so it only fits colt I/E frames (which is all it will ever get used for).

Those of you who reload might be amused by the repurposing of the stock dillon handle. I have three of these things that have been sitting in my closet. Finally there is a use!


(*) Frame wrench = wrench used to hold and rotate the frame in order to remove the barrel.

The python is a 6" used for scale. I put a photo of the frame wrench in the shop manual so you can see what a well adjusted adult would have made.

[D.R.E.]

I've always admired folks dedicated to wheels. Just signed up for the colt forum.
Your posts (posted here in this section) are very interesting.

Thanks Fredie! I'd embarassed to say it, but the main reason I got into revolvers is that the first range visit after I started reloading convinced me I'm getting too old to chase brass from semi autos


The colt forum is low key, but some of the people are really knowledgeable. Plus some of the pistols the guys have are stunning. E.g., a bunch from the first colt museum auction (the final one is in the next couple of weeks I believe).