Best Tools for Working on Revolvers?

[Tarn_Helm]

I would like some suggestions for tools (and/or tool sets) best suited to working on revolvers, including Arkansas stones.

The more specific the better.

[-hanko]

I would like some suggestions for tools (and/or tool sets) best suited to working on revolvers, including Arkansas stones.

The more specific the better.

Get a Brownells catalog and go for it.

While you wait for the catalog to arrive, go here and buy what you need. http://www.gunbooks.com/catalog.html

-hanko

[dfletcher]

I would like some suggestions for tools (and/or tool sets) best suited to working on revolvers, including Arkansas stones.

The more specific the better.

Screwdrivers that fit screwheads perfectly are a must have.

Wet N' Dry paper of 600 and 1200 grit is all I use to polish the internals of Smith, Colt and Ruger revolvers. I wrap them around variety of small files that are flat, triagular, round and curved/flat.

An Arkansas stone, large & flat with a fine & medium side, is very helpful.

That's about it for me.

[QuarterBoreGunner]

From that link that -hanko posted (assuming you're talking about S&W revolvers) I can say that the "The S&W Revolver: A Shop Manual" by Kuhnhausenis absolutely invaluable.

AND! Screwdrivers! A good set. I can highly recommend this set:
Wheeler Engineering 89 piece driver set

[kcstott]

Buy the tools as you need them. But first get some books
Pistol Smithing by Jack Mitchell. Gunsmithing: Pistols and revolvers. By Sweeney.
You'll figure out what you need

[Tarn_Helm]

the basics

From that link that -hanko posted (assuming you're talking about S&W revolvers) I can say that the "The S&W Revolver: A Shop Manual" by Kuhnhausenis absolutely invaluable.

AND! Screwdrivers! A good set. I can highly recommend this set:
Wheeler Engineering 89 piece driver set

Thanks for the tip on the Wheeler kit.

I will probably go for that.

I had been planning to buy this stuff to start out:

1) ARKANSAS STONE SET http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1...NSAS-STONE-SET
Stock #: 975-104-000
Mfr: WA****A MOUNTAIN WHETSTONE
Mfr Part #: FS4
Retail Price: $43.12
Style: Stone White Arkansas
Product SPECS: Set includes - 1/4" (6.3mm) x 4" (10.1cm) Triangle; 1/4" x 4" Square; 1/4" diameter Round; 1" (2.5cm) x 4" Knife tapers from 1/4" thick to 1/16" (1.6mm) thick.
Catalog page 450

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=4...er-Master-Set-3) 1" Nylon/Brass Hammer http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1...n-Brass-Hammer

[-hanko]

Thanks for the tip on the Wheeler kit.

I will probably go for that.

I had been planning to buy this stuff to start out:


2) Fixed-Blade Gunsmith's Screwdriver Master Set™ http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=4...er-Master-Set-

The Midway/Wheeler kit is ok. That said, the Brownells kit is US-made, the bits have much cleaner machining and a lifetime guarantee. I'd recommend the Brownells set first with the Wheeler as a backup. It will be worth the wait.

You do get what you pay for, and Brownells customer service is the best in the gun business.

Get Kuhnhausen's book while you're at it.

-hanko

[Tarn_Helm]

Thanks to all who replied.

The Midway/Wheeler kit is ok. That said, the Brownells kit is US-made, the bits have much cleaner machining and a lifetime guarantee. I'd recommend the Brownells set first with the Wheeler as a backup. It will be worth the wait.

You do get what you pay for, and Brownells customer service is the best in the gun business.

Get Kuhnhausen's book while you're at it.

-hanko

I ordered the Kuhnhausen manual from Amazon.

Here is what I ordered from Midway USA.

Norton Hard Arkansas Sharpening Stone Square 3" x 1/4" x 1/4" Ultra-Fine
$12.99

Wheeler Engineering Brass/Nylon Hammer 8 oz
$16.49

Wheeler Engineering 89-Piece Professional-Plus Gunsmithing Screwdriver Set
$62.99

I trusted QBG on this one for now.

I lean toward your attitude regarding tools, hanko.

If the ones I've ordered prove less than required for my purposes, I will order different screwdrivers.

Time will tell.

Thanks to all who took time to make suggestions and share experience.

[-hanko]

Glad I could contribute...let us know what you're up to once you get your stuff. The book will be your best friend.

-hanko

[Tarn_Helm]

Got the goods.

Glad I could contribute...let us know what you're up to once you get your stuff. The book will be your best friend.

-hanko

Received all the stuff today from MidwayUSA.

Will be doing simple disassembly and cleaning--maybe a little tinkering with Arkansas stone after shop manual arrives.

Am preparing to learn how to do a trigger job.

[otteray]

Here is a good description of what you might want for home gunsmithing tools.