Tightening the Castle nut ...

lkenefic · Jul 25, 2015

...without the special tool... is there a way to do this without mangling the nut, or should I just pony up the few dollars for the tool. I'm not likely to do another build real soon... maybe in a couple of years... thoughts?

engineerbrian · Jul 25, 2015

I used a strap wrench on one once to get me out of a jamb. I've never spent the time to go back and use the proper wrench and its held ever since

engineerbrian · Jul 25, 2015

Since we're talking about castle nuts....

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baltech · Jul 25, 2015

I could loan you mine. Im in Linthicum.

iH8DemLibz · Jul 25, 2015

Ace Hardware.

Buy a single hook spanner.

Use the single hook spanner.

Return the single hook spanner.

Not saying it's right, but you will have a tightened nut.

Or do the right thing and keep the spanner for future use.

BradMacc82 · Jul 25, 2015

In a pinch, you can also use a flat-head screw-driver (I can already hear Chad wincing at that...) - it's FAR from ideal, but it'll work.

I know, I've done it before...

BigMBobbyOP · Jul 25, 2015

if we are talking rudimentary then take a large punch to the notch and tap with a hammer.

jimbobborg · Jul 25, 2015

Jeez, it's a $12 wrench. And don't think you won't build another any time soon.

240 towles · Jul 25, 2015

ar or shotgun forend?

ShallNotInfringe · Jul 25, 2015

Heck, I live in ellicott city and could loan you mine, just PM.

lkenefic · Jul 26, 2015

iH8DemLibz said:
Ace Hardware.

Buy a single hook spanner.

Use the single hook spanner.

Return the single hook spanner.

Not saying it's right, but you will have a tightened nut.

Or do the right thing and keep the spanner for future use.

I asked my next door neighbor for a spanner wrench... problem solved... thanks!

iH8DemLibz · Jul 26, 2015

It's nice to have good next door neighbors.

:thumbsup:

dreadpirate · Jul 26, 2015

engineerbrian said:
Since we're talking about castle nuts....

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I love the reference to the Pinewood Derby cars. We did that years ago with my sons

Also very informative.

engineerbrian · Jul 26, 2015

dreadpirate said:
I love the reference to the Pinewood Derby cars. We did that years ago with my sons

Also very informative.

LOL, yeah its the first time the scale bas been taken out in a few years. I was just glad that the batteries were still good.

dreadpirate · Jul 26, 2015

engineerbrian said:
LOL, yeah its the first time the scale bas been taken out in a few years. I was just glad that the batteries were still good.

I know it's off topic - but I just had to post this because of the Pinewood Derby reference. This was was taken years ago. My son on the left just this past Friday was awarded the Eagle Scout badge (he is now 6' 2" 230 lbs).

engineerbrian · Jul 26, 2015

dreadpirate said:
I know it's off topic - but I just had to post this because of the Pinewood Derby reference. This was was taken years ago. My son on the left just this past Friday was awarded the Eagle Scout badge (he is now 6' 2" 230 lbs).

Thats awesome. The pinewood derby was the highlight of our kids year in scouts. Lots of trophies in the house

Sorry for the extended thread jack

jimbobborg · Jul 26, 2015

Sorry, $9.99 wrench. http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t...wrenches/ar-15-m4-stock-wrench-prod16882.aspx

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