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December 27, 2010
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December 27, 2010
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You guys are going to love this tool.I have been working with eric on making a barrel nut tool that really works.I had a 15-2bthat I tried everthing to get nut loose you know what I mean,so I had Eric take a barrel tool drill hole all the way through weld 1/2 drive nut on top then I bought 5/16" grade 8 all thread rod 4 grade 8 nuts 1 5/16 AN rocker arm washer its the same size as OD. of barrel,installed on gun,locked tool in slots of barrel nut tighted up double nuts top and bottom,turned nut on tool and out of frame it came real easy.All you guys can say thank you to eric for doing all the machine work.
May 3, 2011
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That looks good. L.B. used a similar "get up" to free mine. He used a piece of leather over the washer to protect the barrel nose cone. The rod he used screwed into EWK's barrel tool. That looks like the regular lugs on the end of the tool you made. I was wondering if it would work better if it was slanted in a cutting fashion [like an easy out] to dig into those nuts that have the slots mangled up. Your system will definitely work in most cases. On the SuperMags you had to screw the barrel backward toward the grip. You will probably need to make a short video or some instructions to show people how it works. L.B. was the genius that got the nut off my barrel with a system much like yours. I'm glad you guys came up with that. It will be a life saver. 
Here's the thread on the mess that I had:
https://www.danwessonforum.com/forum/reloading/445-barrel-repairedbefore-and-after-pic/
November 23, 2011
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Humm..I wonder if this would work on a barrel nut that had the nut shoulders rounded off? R S
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January 24, 2009
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Rod Slinger said:
Humm..I wonder if this would work on a barrel nut that had the nut shoulders rounded off? R S
That's exactly what that tool would be made for. Well, that & for barrel nuts that are just plain stuck in place.
Nice work as always, Eric!!
October 13, 2009
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Looks great Walt! 
Hopefully this tool with save some aggravation, and damaged Dans!
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December 4, 2011
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When will it be available for sale on your web site? Looks like something every DW owner should have in the tool box, just in case.
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December 27, 2010
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Just remember to use grade 8 all thread rod and nuts don't try and skimp.
May 3, 2011
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Rod Slinger said,
"Humm..I wonder if this would work on a barrel nut that had the nut shoulders rounded off? R S"
When we used Erics regular barrel tool [take the pilot out and screw the rod into it] the lugs that stuck out were very sharp on the edge. They seem to cut into the mangled nut where the shoulders were rounded off. Of course tightening it down with the nuts at the back of the barrel helped the the barrel tool lugs dig into the nut. That barrel tool will be a great help. Oh, L.B. wrapped the threads of the rod with tape so they would not accidentally scratch the inside barrel rifling groves. Thanks, guys.
October 13, 2009
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Scorpio, I'm debating like Walt mentioned if I should sell them in a kit form with the grade 8 all thread, nuts, washers etc. Do have the wrench bodies only for both the small and large frame if anyone runs into any problems!
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December 4, 2011
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Kits are nice, everything needed in one place at the right time. Makes tough jobs managable. I can't say I've ever seen grade 8 all thread. Where is a good place to find it? I don't think TSC carries it. Maybe a fastener warehouse or McMaster Carr?
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February 20, 2008
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January 22, 2008
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I think a kit would be a good idea. That way if someone has an issue you are their one stop shop to get everything they need to correct the problem.
December 27, 2010
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You can get grade 8 threaded rod on line places like fasteners inc but you have to buy 3 feet and shipping was 17.95 from washinton.It would be much easier to buy a kit from eric.My only suggestion would be have both small and large tools in kit because you can use 5/16 rod for either.rod length should be about 13" which would cover up to 10" barrel.
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March 27, 2009
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I will take 2! Great job guys, I have a couple that have been just put away for later times when I want to mess with them! Eric, 2 of these to my order!!!!
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