You just found a way to take all the fun out of it, especially if you're doing it on the back porch near the grass. Good video. I didn't know this tool existed, thank you.
I just received mine today. I’ve been using a flat brass picture hanger to hold the detent in while putting the pivot pin in. This will be so much easier
Thanks. After a frustrating day I broke down and purchased the tool from Amazon, but it didn't come with any instructions. Until I saw your video it didn't occur to me to pivot the tool up 45 degrees after compressing the spring/detente, and before inserting the take down pin. Before I got the tool I had lost two detentes and ruined one spring trying to muscle that little bastard into place. Great tool, totally worth the money, but a little instruction sheet should have come with it. BTW Amazon sells a spring kit that also comes with all the detentes, pins, etc. No fire control group however. Good thing to know. Thanks again for the video.
I've lost so many detents I don't have any trouble finding one. Sort of a detent floor covering in my work shop. Arthritis makes working with detents a b.
Not too brag…. But on my first AR built I put both pivot pins while on the phone with only a metal toothpick hook…. It was so easy. Now installing the trigger…. Uuugghhhh I felt like giving up on that. Took me a whole night to cool off and finish
All you need is a 1/4 inch clevis pin from Home Depot, (about $2.50) and a small drift punch. Works the same way. czcams.com/video/M7DrFEDw3ow/video.html
It’s even harder to find a detent when it shoots over your fence and ends up somewhere on your neighbor’s roof! Yeah. That happened to me!😂😂😂
Fact!!!! I swear those things go into orbit when they launch!
You just found a way to take all the fun out of it, especially if you're doing it on the back porch near the grass. Good video. I didn't know this tool existed, thank you.
Haha we used to call it "going swimming" and I'd have m249 springs going flying
Simple, concise, no frills. Continue to Camp blanding for certificates 🎉
Nice tool, I've always use the 1/4 clevis pin.
Yeah decent cheap tool, lots of ways to do it without.
I'm using the clevis pin method. Gotten so use to it but this would've bee nice before I launched a few detents into the next zip code.
Yup, helps keep you as an armorer and not a NASA employee.
It takes the excitement out of this.
Ha!
There is no chasing detents only replacing them. 💯
This is the best video on how to put in the front pivot pin on all of CZcams
Thank you! I try!
Excellent demonstration, thanks!
You're welcome!
I like this thing, it makes it so much easier. They wouldn't even give us the shit when I worked in the government, I had to order it on my own
Yeah, that's normal. Governed doesn't care.
Yup. Always lineup the groove
Quick, simple, and clear. Good video explaining it and great little tool.
Where the hell was this thing when I started building?? Lol. Now I wonder if they have one for AR10s
It works well.
I just received mine today. I’ve been using a flat brass picture hanger to hold the detent in while putting the pivot pin in. This will be so much easier
Not a bad idea.
Thanks. After a frustrating day I broke down and purchased the tool from Amazon, but it didn't come with any instructions. Until I saw your video it didn't occur to me to pivot the tool up 45 degrees after compressing the spring/detente, and before inserting the take down pin. Before I got the tool I had lost two detentes and ruined one spring trying to muscle that little bastard into place. Great tool, totally worth the money, but a little instruction sheet should have come with it. BTW Amazon sells a spring kit that also comes with all the detentes, pins, etc. No fire control group however. Good thing to know. Thanks again for the video.
Happy to help!!
@@3KindsOfGuns I appreciate it.
I've lost so many detents I don't have any trouble finding one. Sort of a detent floor covering in my work shop. Arthritis makes working with detents a b.
I imagine so.
I used the long pivot pin with the ring at the end (remove ring) from the 5D Tactical jig pro.
Followed your video step by step. Too easy. Very helpful video.
Thank You
Happy to help!
Great presentation. Many thanks 🙏
Thanks!!
Not too brag…. But on my first AR built I put both pivot pins while on the phone with only a metal toothpick hook…. It was so easy. Now installing the trigger…. Uuugghhhh I felt like giving up on that. Took me a whole night to cool off and finish
I understand
hmm, would this be handy for removing detents as well?
Yes, controls the tension release on the spring.
Thanks, I needed this information.
Dear lord that's AWESOME
Thanks for that, it's a good thing to have.
I agree!
Wish I could like this video 100 times myself
I just use a flat piece of steel I took out of an old windshield wiper. Works great as long as you know what you are doing.
Yep, I use a dull pocket knife my dad gave me millions of years ago...
Great video. Love this tool. Thanks!
Mine didnt go in the same way yours did but at least the pin didnt take off and i did NOT have to swear like a drunken pissed off sailor.
I'm only occasionally a drunken pissed off Sailor.
fantastic
Thanks!
Any tips for removal?
If you don't have the tool I'm talking about in the video, a dental pick is certainly helpful, but a safety pin works as well to compress the detent.
I’m sold
Good!
nice
Yup, neat little tool that works.
Will this work for an AR-10 lower?
No.
All you need is a 1/4 inch clevis pin from Home Depot, (about $2.50) and a small drift punch. Works the same way.
czcams.com/video/M7DrFEDw3ow/video.html
fact, that will work too.
I use the same technique. A clevis pin and punch is all you need.
Yup, that works.