CMP action wrench????

[pdc]

I just had their 3 way action wrench arrive at my door. It didn't come with instructions. How do I use this thing?????? Thanks.

[nf1e]

Careful examination will show that it can be used on an 03,M1carbine or an M1. I cover the receiver area the wrench contacts with painters tape so I don't mar the finish.

[pdc]

Very cool. I think I've got it figured out. Thanks for the tape tip.

[nf1e]

I picked up a couple of them a few years ago as a novelty. I actually use different action wrenches most of the time. The CMP jobbies were cheap and will do the job. The barrel vises they hawk are ok too. Again I have Brownell's vise with the full compliment of inserts for just about anything that shows up.

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x413/nf1e/IMG_0031_zps7f6d3d26.jpg (http://s1180.photobucket.com/user/nf1e/media/IMG_0031_zps7f6d3d26.jpg.html)

[da gimp]

I'm worried about nf1e............. his bench is too clean...............& no coffee cup/donut/jerky in sight..............we'll say a prayer for you nf. (grins)

[pdc]

Agreed. Not enough junk on it. I'm not sharing pictures of mine.

Now I just need to figure out how I'm going to hold the barrel without the correct barrel vise. I've tried a couple things so far with no luck. Stay tuned.

[Sunray]

"...without the correct barrel vise..." Don't even think about it. Mind you, the barrel vice is less important than the action wrench. You do need something that will hold a bushing that mates with the chamber area of the barrel. Brownell's sells barrel vices.

[nf1e]

There is always clutter on at least one of my benches.

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x413/nf1e/IMG_0035_zpsec9121cb.jpg (http://s1180.photobucket.com/user/nf1e/media/IMG_0035_zpsec9121cb.jpg.html)

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x413/nf1e/Shoploadingbench003.jpg (http://s1180.photobucket.com/user/nf1e/media/Shoploadingbench003.jpg.html)

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x413/nf1e/Shoploadingbench002.jpg (http://s1180.photobucket.com/user/nf1e/media/Shoploadingbench002.jpg.html)

[psteinmayer]

Geeze... Looking at your pictures, I feel like an amateur, LOL. I really need to get busy building that new work bench!

[nf1e]

We are all amateurs. Been a ham for 53 years hence the NF1E call sign. My loading bench is an old motorola communications center. It's all fun.
Art

[UUURah]

Now I just need to figure out how I'm going to hold the barrel without the correct barrel vise. I've tried a couple things so far with no luck. Stay tuned.

Those two holes on the edges of the barrel clamp ..... drill some holes off to the side in a bench ..... bolt it down. Not a problem for me. Easy to "bubble" too.

[nf1e]

Those two holes on the edges of the barrel clamp ..... drill some holes off to the side in a bench ..... bolt it down. Not a problem for me. Easy to "bubble" too.

I believe he has an action wrench, not a barrel vise.

[Hal O'Peridol]

Love those old boat anchors. I've got an R390A cluttering up my work bench.