https://thegreatmodel8.net/

Over the many years of collecting, shooting, and servicing Model 8 & 81's, I've amassed a decent assortment of barrel disassembly tools. Some of them homemade, some of them limited runs, some of them high quality factory reproductions, but this weekend I found the ultimate tool that's now my "go-to". That tool is the one built by forum member 1913Model8 (TJ).

When my "Master Kit" arrived, I told TJ that this is as much a work of art, as it is a tool. It's a beautiful piece of engineering & machining. My photos do not do the tool justice. I'll spare everyone the disassembly / reassembly process as TJ has a great instruction guide on his website I'll link.

I've seen many barrel nut and jacket bushings damaged over the years (you see these often in auction photos too) from disassembly attempts using improper fitting tools. And I get questions all the time about "which tool should I use" or "where to buy a tool" and historically I've referred them to ones on gunbroker or a forum post on how to make one. But, if you're looking for the highest quality tool for your beloved 8 or 81, TJ's is worth every penny.

https://model-8-service-tool.square.site/

https://model-8-service-tool.square.site/instructions

81police,
Thank you so much for this fantastic review. We are taking great pride in making these tools. They are not a 1 hour job either, these are up to 8 hours a piece for everything depending on what you order. Labor of love and passion for these are what keeps the oil burning. We want everyone to have a quality piece that you can consider as art. wether you use it just as a tool for your work horse or use it as a display piece for a high collection, we want to make sure you are getting a solid piece of industrial design. It means the world to us that you have the interest in this tool. We wish many many years of easy recoil system servicing on all those Model 8 and 81's.

Dang
I backed out of the initial offering because of the US/kanada exchange rate but now my mouth is watering again
Are you still willing to ship north of 49 TJ ?
It would have to go USPS or I'd have to back off again

canuck wrote: ↑Mon Mar 10, 2025 6:44 pm Dang
I backed out of the initial offering because of the US/kanada exchange rate but now my mouth is watering again
Are you still willing to ship north of 49 TJ ?
It would have to go USPS or I'd have to back off again

Well of course we can do that. Do you need a quote on shipping? If so I suggest you visit my site and email me through there and we can get the ball rolling. Thank you for all the years here on being supportive and helping me out too with dimensions. I just updated the website last night LATE The revised or update to the Model 3 design is a Taper Pin vs a roll pin design which anchors in the Pilot Shafts into the main body of the tool. Much nicer looking, less hammering, less fiddling, easier to install. We are making another batch of Pilot Shafts as we are low on those and just issued a recall on .32 Pilots Shafts as they were way off. I have 9 tool bodies ready to go for order at the moment.

Hi Guys Just updating here, The https://model-8-service-tool.square.site/ has been updated with new diagram rendering and other information. Take a look around when you get a chance. Thanks!

I just used mine today to disassemble my 1924 Model 8. Some parts were frozen and took some convincing but, with a little Kroil and heat plus some perseverance the old girl came apart with NO damage to any parts. Well designed tool and a piece of art. I couldn't be happier!

Old Tomcat wrote: ↑Sat Apr 05, 2025 6:17 pm I just used mine today to disassemble my 1924 Model 8. Some parts were frozen and took some convincing but, with a little Kroil and heat plus some perseverance the old girl came apart with NO damage to any parts. Well designed tool and a piece of art. I couldn't be happier!

That is fantastic to hear that! So glad you got it apart with no damage. Thanks for the review!