screwdrivers

[larry7293]

What size of screwdriver should I use to remove the receiver of my henry H001 rifle? I am assuming I would want a hollow ground tip. Any suggestion on a particular brand to buy would be appreciated. I was thinking about grace screwdrivers but not sure which set to buy.

thanks

[PT7]

I don't have my SGC out of the gun cabinet at the moment, so don't know the specific screwdriver size. But I do have the Grace USA set that has the ones I use on my Henrys. It is product # HG-7, and I bought it a couple of years ago. Check it out. And hopefully someone will chime in with the exact size you need.

Yes, Grace has a lot of set options. I actually called and talked directly to the owner. He was quite helpful in guiding me to the correct set I needed. Also have a set of micro screwdrivers from Grace for all those very tiny screws on revolver sights, etc. Quality equipment, and I like them.

[Sir Henry]

Craftsman makes a good 6 in 1 screwdriver set with bits in each end and it fits firearm and scope screws perfect. Normally automotive tools don't work on firearms but this 41116 screwdriver does.

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[PMC]

These are the ones I use

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[JEBar]

our daughter gave me a GearWrench 39pc. Ratcheting Screwdriver Set ---- http://www.gearwrench.com/gearwrench-89 ... r-set.html ---- the steel bits are the best I have seen, most certainly mechanics quality .... I've used various bits to install scope mounts and rings .... as well as, working on a wide range of other larger and smaller things .... I'm sure there has to be equal or better sets out there but so far this one has performed extremely well

[larry7293]

I don't have my SGC out of the gun cabinet at the moment, so don't know the specific screwdriver size. But I do have the Grace USA set that has the ones I use on my Henrys. It is product # HG-7, and I bought it a couple of years ago. Check it out. And hopefully someone will chime in with the exact size you need.

Yes, Grace has a lot of set options. I actually called and talked directly to the owner. He was quite helpful in guiding me to the correct set I needed. Also have a set of micro screwdrivers from Grace for all those very tiny screws on revolver sights, etc. Quality equipment, and I like them.

Isn't the HG-7 set for pistols?

[Sir Henry]

our daughter gave me a GearWrench 39pc. Ratcheting Screwdriver Set ---- http://www.gearwrench.com/gearwrench-89 ... r-set.html ---- the steel bits are the best I have seen, most certainly mechanics quality .... I've used various bits to install scope mounts and rings .... as well as, working on a wide range of other larger and smaller things .... I'm sure there has to be equal or better sets out there but so far this one has performed extremely well

I was thinking they wouldn't work but then after opening the link and looking I would say the bits look a lot like my Craftsman.

[PT7]

I don't have my SGC out of the gun cabinet at the moment, so don't know the specific screwdriver size. But I do have the Grace USA set that has the ones I use on my Henrys. It is product # HG-7, and I bought it a couple of years ago. Check it out. And hopefully someone will chime in with the exact size you need.

Yes, Grace has a lot of set options. I actually called and talked directly to the owner. He was quite helpful in guiding me to the correct set I needed. Also have a set of micro screwdrivers from Grace for all those very tiny screws on revolver sights, etc. Quality equipment, and I like them.

Isn't the HG-7 set for pistols?

I just went to the Grace USA website. You are correct based on the description of the HG-7 screwdrivers:

GRACE USA 7 Piece Pistolsmith Screwdriver Set
HG-7 -- Grace USA 7 Pc Screwdriver Set is accurately Hollow Ground to fit a wide range of screws found on handguns.


I went with the owner's recommendation for me when I bought this set. I have used these screwdrivers on my Henry Big Boy, two .22 Henrys, and if needed, will use on my current SGC. I've also used it on my revolver. Plus the micro screwdriver set I have works excellently on the very small screws for my Ruger adjustable rear sight. Possibly there are similar screws on my long guns as are included in the HG-7 description for handguns, "a wide range of screws."

I noticed PMC has/uses the Grace HG-8 set....the "original" made by this company. The description shows these screwdrivers meet a wider variety of screw applications. So what is best for you is the way to go. BTW, I especially like wood products, and really like the quality and feel of the wood handles on my two sets. Just an extra for me!

Best on your search!

[JEBar]

I was thinking they wouldn't work but then after opening the link and looking I would say the bits look a lot like my Craftsman.

our daughter works for Apex Tools .... while I'm sure that most folks have never heard of them, they control many (if not most) brands of hand tools ---- http://www.apextoolgroup.com/brands-faceting ---- they have an in-house company store that is open once a month where employees can purchase tools that the company needs to move .... from what I understand they select over runs, left overs from tools shows, and such .... the screwdriver set in the link above cost her $5 .... I had her pick up several that well be Christmas presents .. .. I've been impressed with GearWrench tools which do come with a lifetime guarantee

[clovishound]

I picked up the basic Weaver set.

https://www.amazon.com/Weaver-Gunsmith- ... r+tool+kit

I think it was around $25 at my LGS. Some don't like the bits style, but the bits look well made and there are a lot of them of different sizes. I can find the right one for all my Henrys and other guns.

I got my buddy the Grace set a couple years ago. He likes them, but I was unimpressed with the machining.

[JEBar]

I picked up the basic Weaver set.

https://www.amazon.com/Weaver-Gunsmith- ... r+tool+kit

I think it was around $25 at my LGS. Some don't like the bits style, but the bits look well made and there are a lot of them of different sizes. I can find the right one for all my Henrys and other guns.

I got my buddy the Grace set a couple years ago. He likes them, but I was unimpressed with the machining.

the independent gun dealer we trade with has used a Weaver set like that for many years .... he installs scopes along with doing some gunsmithing and is perfectly content with them

[larry7293]

Thanks all for the input. The weaver set certainly has a wide range of blade sizes to choose from and got good reviews from amazon customers. I also like the grace but am a bit confused on what to buy HG8 or HG7. Perhaps either grace set would work to remove the receiver cover on my H001. I contacted Henry this morning and they were no help at all except to say they are working on a kit that would contain the tools necessary to work on their rifles. On a henry video I watched on their website it looked like the gentleman in the video was using a grace screwdriver to break down and clean the H001 but the person I talked to at Henry could not provide any answers when I mentioned this to him. I emailed grace to see if they could offer any input but I did not get a reply back.

thanks

[Henry88]

I picked up the basic Weaver set.

https://www.amazon.com/Weaver-Gunsmith- ... r+tool+kit

I think it was around $25 at my LGS. Some don't like the bits style, but the bits look well made and there are a lot of them of different sizes. I can find the right one for all my Henrys and other guns.

I got my buddy the Grace set a couple years ago. He likes them, but I was unimpressed with the machining.

I have the Weaver and they work well for me. Also found a super deal on a Wheeler set.

Never side by sided them, but they seem comparable.

[tractortad]

larry7293 - I've got the Grace HG-8 set and a H001TLP. The N2 screwdriver (short stubby) in the HG-8 kit works perfectly for H001 Covers. I'd bet the Weaver kit would have a bit that fits well, too. If you have the $, look at the Brownells screwdriver sets with their lifetime warranty - I think they are the cadillac screw-drivers for firearms...

[clovishound]

larry7293 - I've got the Grace HG-8 set and a H001TLP. The N2 screwdriver (short stubby) in the HG-8 kit works perfectly for H001 Covers. I'd bet the Weaver kit would have a bit that fits well, too. If you have the $, look at the Brownells screwdriver sets with their lifetime warranty - I think they are the cadillac screw-drivers for firearms...

The Weaver set had what I needed to take apart both my H001 and my Big Boy steel. IIRC, I needed a couple different ones for the BB steel.

[Les]

I use a Weaver Multi Bit kit. It has just about all of the slotted screwdriver bits that I'm ever likely to need, as well as torque and hex bits and a few special bits as well.

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[Henry88]

Nice set, Les. Similar to the Weaver I got.

BTW, if anyone is looking for a real compact set, maybe to throw in a range bag, this is handy, high quality, and delivered to your store free

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wheeler-6645 ... t/23328951

[JEBar]

Nice set, Les. Similar to the Weaver I got.

BTW, if anyone is looking for a real compact set, maybe to throw in a range bag, this is handy, high quality, and delivered to your store free

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wheeler-6645 ... t/23328951

good to see the "high quality" comment .... over the years I've bought several cheaper sets where the bits were way too soft .... they would bend/warp and quickly become unusable

[DWD445]

This is my bit set, made by Car Tool. I got them as a major award from
Chrysler so I'm not sure where to find them, but they work great and not much you can't fit
with these. I've lost a couple and replaced with Snap On

[larry7293]

larry7293 - I've got the Grace HG-8 set and a H001TLP. The N2 screwdriver (short stubby) in the HG-8 kit works perfectly for H001 Covers. I'd bet the Weaver kit would have a bit that fits well, too. If you have the $, look at the Brownells screwdriver sets with their lifetime warranty - I think they are the cadillac screw-drivers for firearms...

Will the N2 screwdriver also remove the tang screw that I need to remove to pull the stock off in order to clean the barrel? It is not as wide as the four screws on the receiver.

thanks