pivot pin install tool??

[kwando]

Got a new lower yesterday, and my LPK will be here hopefully next week. It is my first build from scratch. I don't want to scratch up the receiver and loose my mind trying to keep the detent and spring from flying across the room.

Does anyone have the tool I can borrow?

Side note once installed how the F are you suppose to remove the detent once installed?

[DangerLee_Industries]

Use a small flat head to push the detent and sprig down.. Use a toothpick if you ever need to remove the detent.

[Troublco]

Another trick you can try is finding a drill bit the same diameter, or slightly smaller, to hold the detent in and then when you install the pin it will press the bit out. Should work basically the same way as the tool, just use the blank end of the bit. Or if you want something that works the same way as the tool use a 1/4 clevis pin. If I remember correctly, you're not far from where I lived, and if so the Ace Hardware at Iliff and Buckley has them, I believe.

[kwando]

Thanks for the tips everyone. I'm sure i can get it, was just seeing if anyone had the tool i could use to make it easier.

Yes i am still in the same area

[van7559]

I used an Allen wrench. Flat on the detention just get as close to the pin size as you can and push the Allen wrench out with the pen

[ray1970]

I have several tools. I built several of them one day when I was bored. They work pretty well.

You're welcome to have one if you want.

[mutt]

Just use the tip of a triangular razor blade, like the kind used in a box cutter, to hold the detent down while you push in the pivot pin. No need for a tool.

[Skullworks]

We had things called change bags that would allow you to work with the camera open to change film, data backs, bulk canisters etc.

In a reverse concept when assembling an AR lower you can put all your parts and lower in a clear heavy ply garbage bag so you can see what your doing but springs, detents and any other little parts that might be tempted to go flying and induce appropriate expletive vocabulary to be used - can't get away.

Its not Fool Proof, so I don't expect any admissions that this didn't work for you.

[Mazin]

I have several tools. I built several of them one day when I was bored. They work pretty well.

You're welcome to have one if you want.

Damn I could have used one about 3 min ago, just my timing lol.

[ray1970]

Damn I could have used one about 3 min ago, just my timing lol.

If I remember, I'll bring you one next time we meet up. Maybe you can use it on your next build.