Anyone have a picture of their homemade rebound spring removal tool??

I've never had any problems slipping them with a plain old small flat head.

I just sprung for the $14 to get the real tool. The parts and my fingers always have grease on them when I am putting that spring in, so it's worth it not to hassle with a klugey tool.

I bought the tool and I find it worthless. A screwdriver does just as well.

Small flat screwdriver to remove,,and a small phillips screwdriver to re-install. No problems in over 40 years.

Forget the tool, try a center punch.

same here..

I later listed it on eBay and it sold for more than what I paid for it.

I agree. The tool is a nice idea but worthless.

This one here is "THE" tool to use!

Gunsmither Smithmaster Rebound Tool S&W Revolvers - MidwayUSA

Well, I like it

later....

- Oh, sorry, just saw the "homemade".

I use a small flat tip with a slot cut in it to install the spring.

Shoot. I have been using my thumb nail all these years!

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I bought one of these with my last order from Midway USA
Wheeler Engineering Screwdriver Bit S&W Rebound Slide Spring - MidwayUSA
I made a tool before that that is as listed above a small flat tipped bit that I cut a slot in with a dremel to clear the pin in the frame..
I only use this tool for removal as I've found a long #1 phillips bit is easier to use to install the spring into the rebound slide..

Did you get the real SW tool or the fake one?

I use the SW tool and it works fine.

the tool in your pic has a shoulder on it. That one should work. The one I bought (same place) does not have a shoulder allowing the tool to fit the ID of the spring. Mine is worthless.

Here's mine!!

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Now that's a "Home Made" Specialty Tool..

I have the Brownells tool and find that it works quite well. In a pinch a screwdriver will work too, just do this while keeping an eye on where the spring flies if and when it does. After spending LOTS of time looking for springs under my work bench, I bought the proper tool.

chief38

Exactly what I have always used.

I agreee. I bought the brownells tool and it works great. Tried the screwdriver way but with a good tool, it just makes life simpler.

I've used a Phillips screwdriver and a Case tapered knife blade.

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Bought a tool some years ago but always end up using small screw drivers.They seem to work better for me

I heard the business end of a Bic pen does the trick. I think I saw it on video with Jerry M.

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After I finished my first S&W revolver armorers class, many years ago, I bought the tool from Brownells. It didn't work well at first. I deepened the slot and it works great for removal, although sometimes I still end up using a screw driver as it's right next to me. For installation, I think a center punch works the best. The tool I bought is worthless for installs.
I think the Apex style bit that Midway sells looks OK but the slot is way too shallow for removals.

That's OK, I missed it too. BTW, I like this tool also.

That's OK, I missed it too. BTW, I like this tool also.

I made this one up using an old screwdriver and a half hour or so..

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Definitely not "home-made".....I've been using this small, approx 4" shaft Sears slotted screwdriver with a 1/8" blade for about 20 years.....

Fit with a couple pcs of shrink tape. Cost $4.99

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Not homemade but still the best one you can have.

SmithMaster

I've tried several homemade adaptions, but I always reach for the Smithmaster. Makes the job easy.

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Phillips screw driver, on the small side. Works like a charm. Place a cloth over the action as the spring comes out.

Charlie

Bought mine from brownells.

Don't want to screw anything up by not having the correct tool.

Screwdriver & thumb. It's worked for decades.


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Back in the day, the one Brownells sold was IMO junk-- that being the case, I made my own. Solid brass handle and a length of drill rod-- Has served me for some forty years now.

This is my approach also. Super easy, works every time.

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