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Post by Grumpybuzzard on Apr 20, 2024 9:31:15 GMT -5
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Post by kings6 on Apr 20, 2024 9:41:14 GMT -5
Must be a fixture to compressing Ruger strut springs?
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Post by Grumpybuzzard on Apr 20, 2024 15:28:09 GMT -5
Yes, Ruger Strut spring compressor.
This a waiting mans hobby I have learned.
Suppliers are out of lots of things listed online.
Copy of PT&G unit but I wanted one before Earth ends so I just made one.
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Post by mhblaw on Apr 20, 2024 19:52:52 GMT -5
What Ruger has “strut springs”?
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Post by Grumpybuzzard on Apr 20, 2024 20:16:21 GMT -5
The Blue ones.
Hammer Strut/Mainspring....
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Post by contender on Apr 21, 2024 9:09:58 GMT -5
Gee,, I've never seen or used such a fancy tool. I have an old heavy duty fork,, purchased at a yard sale long ago,, that I cut off tines,, leaving me a pair of tines. Then I shortened the 2 remaining tines a little. Makes it easy to swap springs if necessary.
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Post by Grumpybuzzard on Apr 21, 2024 9:49:49 GMT -5
Gee,, I've never seen or used such a fancy tool. I have an old heavy duty fork,, purchased at a yard sale long ago,, that I cut off tines,, leaving me a pair of tines. Then I shortened the 2 remaining tines a little. Makes it easy to swap springs if necessary. I agree, but.. I am married to a hillbilly woman and we only have 4 forks. If company comes over we have to eat finger foods like fried chicken and I hate fried chicken. Also the handle slides up and holds my hollow ground screwdriver bits for the field. Not a have too but I like tools also. Enjoy your day! GB |
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Post by bushog on Apr 21, 2024 13:35:23 GMT -5
I can tell you from experience….wear some safety glasses when using that damned thing.
Sometimes I think the fork in a vise is a better option.
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Post by Grumpybuzzard on Apr 21, 2024 15:06:04 GMT -5
I can tell you from experience….wear some safety glasses when using that damned thing. Sometimes I think the fork in a vise is a better option. Noted  |
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Post by contender on Apr 21, 2024 20:16:02 GMT -5
Oh,, I do enjoy tools for sure. But when I can make a tool, or come up with an alternative for an expensive tool, I go for it!
And I agree,, safety glasses for sure.
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