Workbench "Hockey Puck"

Ambrose

November 15, 2016 06:11

Recently, watching an on-line video on how to take apart a rifle, I noticed a device best described in the thread title. I've encountered references to such a device in these forums. Any idea where I can get one?

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  oldWinchesterfan

  November 15, 2016 06:18

  I'm assuming you are talking about a round plastic fixture with holes and groves. Brownells. Mine is for a 1911 but they have the same for ARs and probably others.

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  beantownshootah

  November 15, 2016 06:46

  AR-15 "trigger" puck:
  http://tinyurl.com/jxubhc2
  
  Holds the receiver in place while you work on the trigger group. There is a similar device to hold the front sight in place to knock in/out the retaining pins:
  
  http://tinyurl.com/hnoj3y4
  
  Nice gadgets to have if you work on these types of guns a lot. For one job, you can probably get away with out them.

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  asphalt cowboy

  November 15, 2016 07:07

  http://www.brownells.com/search/index.htm?k=bench+block&ksubmit=y
  
  I'll let you sort through the pages. There are several there though.

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  charliemeyer007

  November 15, 2016 07:19

  I have made several. Slab of modeling clay in a cardboard box. Press what ever you want to hold in position into the clay (trim box if needed). Wrap the sides of the box with duct tape with at least an 1" above the box. Pour full of plaster of paris, let dry. Take plaster positive side up and place in box, pour molten lead into the box.
  
  You now have a custom fitted holder. It pays to try and keep things square plumb and level.
  
  added I have tried the easy bake clay stuff years ago and it was unsatisfactory. I don't own or intend to own any plastic guns. The only thing I like less on my firearms than aluminum is plastic.

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  rufe-snow

  November 15, 2016 08:13

  GOOGLE, (images). "Gunsmith Bench Blocks". Many different will be shown. Made of both plastic and metal. Some are made for one specific firearm.
  
  As the previous posters noted, Brownells usually has the best selection.

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  Ambrose

  November 15, 2016 08:37

  Thanks guys. I just ordered a couple from Brownells.

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  He Dog

  November 15, 2016 10:38

  I was given a beauty for 1911's by moderator Colt. Maybe he has a bunch more to give away.[}:)]

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  iceracerx

  November 15, 2016 11:46

  While this is a wonderful way to acheve what you want, why not use modern materials and cut out the casting and pouring of lead?
  
  There are (polymer) 'clay' that can be baked into a hard plastic in your oven.
  
  All you have to do is form the clay and bake.
  
  http://www.polypediaonline.com/133688/Polymer-Clay-Baking
  
  Clays:
  
  http://www.polypediaonline.com/133688/Polymer-Clay-Types
  
  
  quote:Originally posted by charliemeyer007
  I have made several. Slab of modeling clay in a cardboard box. Press what ever you want to hold in position into the clay (trim box if needed). Wrap the sides of the box with duct tape with at least an 1" above the box. Pour full of plaster of paris, let dry. Take plaster positive side up and place in box, pour molten lead into the box.
  
  You now have a custom fitted holder. It pays to try and keep things square plumb and level.

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  tsr1965

  November 15, 2016 15:15

  Brownell's, and Midway both carry them. They are bench blocks...some are universal, and some are firearm specific.

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  nononsense

  November 16, 2016 02:34

  Ambrose,
  
  You can't go wrong with firearm specific blocks since they control the parts you need to either assemble or disassemble. They are a very handy item to have and can make tedious assemblies fairly painless.
  
  We have always machined our own but we also have the machines to accomplish those projects.
  
  Best.

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