Gunsmithing Box

[jimmyj]

Does anyone use a box to conduct gun work to keep small spring from flying away to "Never, Never Land"?

I was thinking that some type container to have the weapon in when disassembling / assembly weapons so not to lose springs/ small parts.

Type of box you use ?

 

[diyj98]

I've used a clear plastic bag in the past. If you want larger and have the space, I'd think a clean sandblasting cabinet could be repurposed.

 

[Spurdann]

A plastic bag works for me. You might look at a sand blasting box with the gloves inside the box depending on how big the parts are.

 

[ColbyBruce]

I found that USPS mail trays work pretty well for most applications.

I have also assembled AR’s on a kitchen table inside a fitted sheet stretched across the tops of the chairs.

 

[stang1911]

I like to work outside the box

 

[Heinz]

I have used plastic bags with good success. A box big enough to keep the pieces from flying out might be a good idea.

 

[sbrmike]

I have used gallon size zip lock bags for that purpose.

 

[JohnHL]

A few days ago, a member here posted that he did his work in the shower stall.

I like to do the research on disassembly and reassembly of any mechanical device which demands my attention.

Then I know in advance where all the little springs and bits are located.

No surprises.

No lost parts.

John

 

[Eric300]

......small spring from flying away to "Never, Never Land"?

The dreaded, 'Tick,Tick, Poof'. Never to be seen again.

 

[Green Frog]

A few days ago, a member here posted that he did his work in the shower stall.

I like to do the research on disassembly and reassembly of any mechanical device which demands my attention.

Then I know in advance where all the little springs and bits are located.

No surprises.

No lost parts.

John

John,

For most of the guns I work on now (almost exclusively my own) I have a pretty good idea of where the problem springs and pins are, but with my age as well as deteriorating vision and sense of touch, those *@#$% springs and pins have gotten a lot more sneaky and difficult to control. It is what it is!

The Fumbling Frog

 

[K Frame Keith]

Five or six years ago I was removing the fore end on my Remington 1100. I was sitting in the open loft of the cabin. The spring clip that retains the magazine spring liberated itself at Mach speed. I heard it ricochet around the cabin for a few seconds…then silence. I’ve never seen it again. Thank the lord for Brownells.

 

[Forefinger]

I use clear plastic zippered storage bags used for quilts and blankets. The larger sizes have thicker plastic that hold a firm shape to work on an inserted firearm. I ocassionally use it for several firearm disassembly and reassembly. It's a must for working on my 1920's German Ortgies 25acp and 32acp autobloaders. Guide rods and firing pin springs,etc love to launch into space with those guns reassembly. Parts for those guns are hard to find and expensive. No more taking chances.

 

[jimmyj]

Checked the price of sandblasting cabinets. I will have to go the plastic bag route.

 

[Goblin]

I’ve cut hand holes in a medium sized cardboard box and stretched cling wrap over the top and taped it in place. I don’t have a photo, but that gave me ample room to work on the gun. Just remember to put the gun in before you do the clear top or you’ll have to cut a big hole to get it in. The Container Store has come good clear boxes I’d invest in if I were doing it more often.

 

[Green Frog]

With my lousy amphibian memory I’ve started to reread this thread at least twice thinking the OP was referring to a gun smith’s tool box. For each of my shooting pursuits (Bullseye, Schuetzen, BP, etc, etc) I try to assemble a dedicated box of tools to take to the range or event location. Stuff breaks, comes loose etc. when shooting. I guess the OP’s box would keep me from losing stuff in leaves, grass, or gravel, but carrying the extra box to the range or in the field will probably prove impractical.
Froggie