Recoil spring tool - Page 2

MikeP · 03-17-2014, 06:45 AM

When 1i was 13 yeas old I figured out how to change a recoil spring just using a Philips screw driver that fit the hole and was big enough to get a grip on. sometimes.
Folks over complicate these things

Jim Solomon · 03-17-2014, 08:26 AM

Albert Einstein said something like
"Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler."
As for my needs, this tool conforms to that advice.

Jim

Hugh · 07-04-2014, 05:21 PM

I would like to point out that Jim is also an accomplished grip checkerer (after training from a master

) and if my 10-12 week turnaround is too long for some of you, he may be able to restore your grips faster.

Olle · 08-29-2014, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeP

When 1i was 13 yeas old I figured out how to change a recoil spring just using a Philips screw driver that fit the hole and was big enough to get a grip on. sometimes.
Folks over complicate these things

And I do it with a drift punch, it's really not too difficult. However, I can see a need for a tool if you do it on a more regular basis.

MikeP · 02-19-2015, 06:30 PM

I have heated and bent a screwdriver-I changed a '37 recently.
I do believe in the right tool for most jobs.
Some go as far as grinding screwdrivers to fit. I think that is a good idea.
I also learned about field expedience and innovation.

sheepherder · 02-19-2015, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeP

I have heated and bent a screwdriver-I changed a '37 recently.

I use a cotter pin puller to install my coil mainsprings. Jim's tool would look good in a Luger display, matched up with a restored [Thor] Luger and a cleaning rod like the one in Ed's carbine thread. And an old box of ammunition. In a fitted wood case. Lined with velvet.

ithacaartist · 02-20-2015, 08:59 PM

Don't forget, a nice brass plaque on the box!

Sieger · 02-21-2015, 03:06 AM

Jim,

Please see my PM regarding buying one of your recoil spring tools.

Sieger

Jim Solomon · 05-10-2015, 03:14 PM

I recently purchased the book, published 1965, entitled "Lugers Unlimited" by F. G. Tilton, MSgt, USAF. And, on page 17, found the following photograph and information. It could have been the basic design of the older tool which I had seen earlier, and the one which I used to design my reproduction which I offer for sale here on the Luger Forum.

Zorba · 07-10-2015, 11:50 AM

I will add to this thread to say that I have one of Jim's tools - and it sure works better and a LOT faster than the screwdriver I was using before! Nicely made and beautiful to look at too!

LU1900 · 01-04-2016, 10:48 PM

I think the tool is on the Bender book too

NH Photo Shooter · 01-13-2016, 08:22 PM

I had to replace the mainspring on my Luger, and I liked your idea so much I made one out of a nail and an old chisel handle. Took me about 20 minutes. Thanks for the idea! Worked like a charm.

Jim Solomon · 01-13-2016, 09:55 PM

The basic design appears to work well....
Jim

Jim Solomon · 01-27-2016, 10:17 PM

I have finished a new lot of recoil tools. They are made of spalted.maple, couple from black walnut, and a couple from Bradford pear.
If interested, PM or send email to dent2@frintiernet.net

Jim Solomon

Edward Tinker · 01-27-2016, 10:47 PM

I think it interesting how many folks can use other tools. I have done that also, but using one of Jim's tools, saved me a lot of time and slipping that happened before!

DonVoigt · 01-27-2016, 11:05 PM

I just received a black walnut handled tool from Jim's latest run; and I am really glad I did.

Used it tonight to change the mainspring in a "baby" frame I'm building.

I could not have done it with my old "use a punch that fits the hole" system!

Great tool and great price for the $40 too!

G.T. · 02-03-2016, 12:07 AM

Just got mine! Excellent workmanship! .....

....Can't wait to use it.... Thanks Jim, best to all, til...lat'r...GT....

Jim Solomon · 06-05-2016, 09:23 AM

Bump

Eugen · 06-05-2016, 04:19 PM

Jim, that tool is beautiful and well crafted. I am glad I bought one from you. I know someday I will be glad I have it when changing that spring. You are very talented.

Jim Solomon · 07-20-2016, 09:46 AM

Bump

07-04-2014, 05:21 PM	#23
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	I would like to point out that Jim is also an accomplished grip checkerer (after training from a master ) and if my 10-12 week turnaround is too long for some of you, he may be able to restore your grips faster. __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

02-20-2015, 08:59 PM	#27
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,282 Thanks: 7,007 Thanked 2,476 Times in 1,319 Posts	Don't forget, a nice brass plaque on the box! __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

05-10-2015, 03:14 PM	#29
Jim Solomon Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 193 Thanks: 695 Thanked 173 Times in 66 Posts	Recoil tool I recently purchased the book, published 1965, entitled "Lugers Unlimited" by F. G. Tilton, MSgt, USAF. And, on page 17, found the following photograph and information. It could have been the basic design of the older tool which I had seen earlier, and the one which I used to design my reproduction which I offer for sale here on the Luger Forum. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jim Solomon dent2@frontiernet.net

01-04-2016, 10:48 PM	#31
LU1900 User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: FRANCE Posts: 900 Thanks: 35 Thanked 461 Times in 193 Posts	I think the tool is on the Bender book too Attached Images __________________ Best regards from France...Patrice https://www.fichier-pdf.fr/2016/03/1...nd-snail-drum/

01-13-2016, 08:22 PM	#32
NH Photo Shooter User Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 18 Thanks: 17 Thanked 17 Times in 5 Posts	I had to replace the mainspring on my Luger, and I liked your idea so much I made one out of a nail and an old chisel handle. Took me about 20 minutes. Thanks for the idea! Worked like a charm. Attached Thumbnails

03-17-2014, 06:45 AM	#21
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	When 1i was 13 yeas old I figured out how to change a recoil spring just using a Philips screw driver that fit the hole and was big enough to get a grip on. sometimes. Folks over complicate these things

03-17-2014, 08:26 AM	#22
Jim Solomon Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 193 Thanks: 695 Thanked 173 Times in 66 Posts	Albert Einstein said something like "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler." As for my needs, this tool conforms to that advice. Jim

02-19-2015, 06:30 PM	#25
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	I have heated and bent a screwdriver-I changed a '37 recently. I do believe in the right tool for most jobs. Some go as far as grinding screwdrivers to fit. I think that is a good idea. I also learned about field expedience and innovation.

02-21-2015, 03:06 AM	#28
Sieger User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,575 Thanks: 2,124 Thanked 400 Times in 249 Posts	Jim, Please see my PM regarding buying one of your recoil spring tools. Sieger

07-10-2015, 11:50 AM	#30
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 951 Thanks: 776 Thanked 526 Times in 289 Posts	I will add to this thread to say that I have one of Jim's tools - and it sure works better and a LOT faster than the screwdriver I was using before! Nicely made and beautiful to look at too!

01-13-2016, 09:55 PM	#33
Jim Solomon Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 193 Thanks: 695 Thanked 173 Times in 66 Posts	The basic design appears to work well.... Jim __________________ Jim Solomon dent2@frontiernet.net

01-27-2016, 10:17 PM	#34
Jim Solomon Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 193 Thanks: 695 Thanked 173 Times in 66 Posts	I have finished a new lot of recoil tools. They are made of spalted.maple, couple from black walnut, and a couple from Bradford pear. If interested, PM or send email to dent2@frintiernet.net Jim Solomon __________________ Jim Solomon dent2@frontiernet.net

01-27-2016, 10:47 PM	#35
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	I think it interesting how many folks can use other tools. I have done that also, but using one of Jim's tools, saved me a lot of time and slipping that happened before!

01-27-2016, 11:05 PM	#36
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,347 Times in 2,038 Posts	I just received a black walnut handled tool from Jim's latest run; and I am really glad I did. Used it tonight to change the mainspring in a "baby" frame I'm building. I could not have done it with my old "use a punch that fits the hole" system! Great tool and great price for the $40 too! __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

02-03-2016, 12:07 AM	#37
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,485 Thanks: 1,283 Thanked 3,581 Times in 989 Posts	Me too! Just got mine! Excellent workmanship! .........Can't wait to use it.... Thanks Jim, best to all, til...lat'r...GT....

06-05-2016, 09:23 AM	#38
Jim Solomon Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 193 Thanks: 695 Thanked 173 Times in 66 Posts	Bump __________________ Jim Solomon dent2@frontiernet.net

06-05-2016, 04:19 PM	#39
Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 757 Thanks: 366 Thanked 594 Times in 313 Posts	Jim, that tool is beautiful and well crafted. I am glad I bought one from you. I know someday I will be glad I have it when changing that spring. You are very talented. __________________ “God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain

07-20-2016, 09:46 AM	#40
Jim Solomon Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 193 Thanks: 695 Thanked 173 Times in 66 Posts	Bump __________________ Jim Solomon dent2@frontiernet.net