TIP OF THE DAY

[Alto Mare]

If you have one of these, you already know what I'm talking about
No matter what size screwdriver or how careful you are, somehow the slot in the bearing cup always gets damaged.
If you want to keep it nice, try one of these

Sal

[BMITCH]

Oops!! Toooooooo late

[bluefish69]

I always thought they come out of the box nicked, chipped & scrached.

Mike

[alantani]

i have a stubby screwdriver with a big flat blade that was cut to fit those. 

[Alto Mare]

You might be better off with the yoke boss. No chance of damaging it, no sharp edges and lots of control.
Give it a shot and let me know.

[alantani]

oh, that's why you have the yokes there!  i was wondering what they were doing in the photo!

[Cone]

Good tip Sal. I use a gunsmith screwdriver set. I can pick a tip that fits but that would be easier.  Bob

[bluefish69]

I use a Nickel or Dime or Penny. They all fit Newell's

[saltydog]

Thanks for the tip Sal, it's one I will use.

[doradoben]

Good Idea.  Hey, I keep learning stuff here..

[Alto Mare]

Come on guys and gals, get creative and come up with something on your own, so Alan can sticky this.
It would be nice to have a dedicated section for "tip of the day". I'm sure some of you have a few tricks up your sleeve.
Lets see it.
Sal

[Alto Mare]

There you go Joel, very nice . I know it's tempting, but try to keep it away from your ears

[Bunnlevel Sharker]

Keep extra dog springs, and you can make the flat ones for black side senators out of razor blades, thats why the spring in my 9/0 is. Because...its a bird, its a plane, its a flying dog spring lol

[Alto Mare]

Here is an easy way to remove a sleeve pin. No need to hold the punch on the pin while hitting it with a hammer, just to have it slip at times and scratch the sleeve. A little pressure is usually all that is needed, place the bridge on a towel, apply a little pressure and it will come right out.




The 1/16 punch is from $1 to $4, depending on brand, the Nicholson type C handle is $.99 both at any home centers.
No gluing needed, just press it in and you're set.
Thanks again for the punch Harry .
Sal

[harryk3616]

sal     my   pleasure, glad it will be useful for you.    harry