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by mjak96
Sun Sep 22, 2024 10:20 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Spanner wrench
Replies: 14
Views: 13210

Re: Spanner wrench

I can still make two of these. I use a nut splitter tool and turn down the chisel to a pin that will fit in the hole of the barrel nut. It is adjustable and will work with all calibers. Price is $25.00 for the tool and $9.00 for priority one shipping in a small flat rate box. Let me know if this is...
by mjak96
Sun Sep 22, 2024 10:08 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: My model 81 barrel tool
Replies: 36
Views: 28549

Re: My model 81 barrel tool

P.S.: Unlike the FN 1900 barrel tool which is high end the "Ramirez Spanner Wrench" copy of the original Remington tool looks very basic and easy to make (in the age of CNC). Why is it so difficult to get 20-30 wrenches made?
by mjak96
Sun Sep 22, 2024 10:01 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: My model 81 barrel tool
Replies: 36
Views: 28549

Re: My model 81 barrel tool

Hi. Where are you now with the barrel tool after one year has passed? I am new here, have just bought a Model 8 (not in very good shape) and would like to disassemble it. I always do that when I buy something old new to me. Is one of the barrel tools available for purchase now? I have also asked Mr....
by mjak96
Tue Sep 17, 2024 8:48 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Remington spanner wrench Project ** pic heavy
Replies: 36
Views: 58612

Re: Remington spanner wrench Project ** pic heavy

Project complete! The wrenches have been hot caustic blued and turned out fantastic...although the picture doesn't do them justice. They are a very close match of the originals. I have to praise David R. Chicoine ( http://www.oldwestgunsmith.com ) for his work choosing the appropriate blue and doin...
by mjak96
Tue Sep 17, 2024 8:21 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Remington spanner wrench Project ** pic heavy
Replies: 36
Views: 58612

Re: Remington spanner wrench Project ** pic heavy

Hello! I purchased an 8 today. Is there any decisive progress regarding the FN style tool? Is it available?