Smith & Wesson Revolver Armorer Bench Block #T08 Work Stations

[a5werkes]

Can someone label the various work station functions of the S&W Armorer revolver bench block #T08.

In particular, the large crater in the center and the large diameter pin adjacent to it ? Purpose ?

I have essentially completed my re-creation of the un-obtanium bench block.

Thanks.

 

[armorer951]

The T08 bench block was created/used to help armorers with completing the L-frame recall refit. The fixture had various stations.
The large cavity was to provide clearance for the hammer spur when the hammer was on the fixture. The large pin next to the cavity was to prevent the hammer from moving backward as the hammer nose was put in place and the new rivet was inserted.

The .060" gage was used to check headspace on the cylinder after the new hammer nose bushing was installed. There was also a small pin on this gage to confirm the diameter of the hole in the new bushing, and a "protrusion hole" to confirm the proper diameter of the protrusion on the new hammer nose.

Tool labelled "T02" is a Starrett 1/8" starter punch. I use this punch for flaring rivets, instead of the staking insert in the fixture.

Various other tools and gages were provided by the factory.










Carter

 

[a5werkes]

^^^^^^^Thank you Sir.

 

[Shotguncoach]

The real questions are how many have you built and are you going to do more?

 

[a5werkes]

The real questions are how many have you built and are you going to do more?

Just an amateur hobbyist. I am fabricating this one-off to complete my rabbit hole adventure of assembling all the vintage revolver armorer tools.....this is the last one in the quest.

 

[a5werkes]

I had to fabricate a set of head space gauges from precision feeler gauge stock.....who knew these existed ?

My version.

 

[toad67]

Nice work, thanks for sharing.

 

[a5werkes]

I had the pedestrian ejector rod removal tools from Brownells etc. but I wanted the old school
factory style for K-L-N & J-frames. Anyone can place the ejector rod in leather protected vise jaws and remove them....where is the fun ?