Gunsmith tools

[Sam Summey]

I have two negative comments for Wheeler. The "Micro set is a piece of junk, go to Harbor Freight and buy one of theirs. The second is getting replacement bits from Wheeler is impossible. In the last year I placed an order for replacements (multiple). They all came up "unavailable". Evidently my order was just cancelled, no shipment, no notification, just nothing. I have gotten replacements in the past from Midway USA but there is no cross reference between bit number and part number, another brick wall.

 

[Sam Summey]

I think the biggest problem is using generic screwdrivers versus hollow ground.

I work on a lot of antique lever action rifles, getting one without buggered up slots are a rarity. Cowboys don't know what a "hollow ground turnscrew" is or was. If your screwdriver doesn't fit the slot, just hammer it into the slot, it'll fit next time. I see many European firearms with half the screwhead missing because of this.

 

[Fox Mike]

A "trick" to use when using a screwdriver on a very tight screw is to put a little Bon Ami or a like product in the slot. Drastically lowers the chance of slippage.