screwdrivers

[tractortad]

larry7293 - I just checked - the N2 driver also works for the tang screw.

[larry7293]

larry7293 - I just checked - the N2 driver also works for the tang screw.

Thanks, I ordered the Grace N2 today from Brownells. Took advantage of the free shipping.

[1911ly]

i have a set of Winchester Gunsmithing Screw Drivers. They are hollow ground and correctly fit the slots in the heads by width and depth. I think I back in the day I paid 35 dollars. They are cheaper now. I have had them probably 6 years. I use them a lot!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WINCHESTER-51-P ... OPke64F13Q

[Dr Bobs Patient]

Nearly 60 years old, have worked on bicycles, mowers, cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, etc and have never come across the term "hollow ground point". Can someone educate this old dog?

[clovishound]

The sides of the screwdriver bit at the business end are pretty much parallel. Regular screwdrivers are more wedge shaped in profile.

[Henry88]

The sides of the screwdriver bit at the business end are pretty much parallel. Regular screwdrivers are more wedge shaped in profile.

and because they are parallel, and match the slot, they contact more surface area................

[Squatch]

At the advice of Bandit1250 on here. I picked up an inexpensive Winchester set at a gun show last year. Handle and bits. Only complaint is I should have bought 3 more sets.

[weakhand luke]

Brownell's #080-360-650AS bit (.360 x.050) fits the receiver screws on my pump. Their #080-300-54AS (.300 x .040) fits the tang screw.

[SloopJohnB]

These are the ones I use
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I have both the Grace sets (there are two), and also a very nice magnetic-tip set made by Brownells. There was one very small screw on -- I believe it was on the Henry sights -- that I needed to go to the smallest Grace. Firearm screws should be treated with respect -- never using a wrong blade, otherwise you are going to slip and scratch your gun or bugger up the screw. Money well spent.

[weakhand luke]

I would not be the least surprised if one day very soon one may be able to purchase a swell 11pc set of tools for our Henry's from Grace USA on the Henry web site.

[RanchRoper]

I'm a little nervous to take my 1860 rifle action down for cleaning but will have to open it up sometime.

[Henry88]

You seem like an analytical type guy, RR. You'll be fine.

[RanchRoper]

I'm hoping I can just loosen the 2 screws on the bottom near the elevator block, then take out 1 screw near the lever and slide the side plate off. I've read that the Uberti screws are notoriously soft metal, and tight beyond belief the first time they come out.

[Teddy]

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

I use the grace 8 piece set on my H001 carbine

[Shakey Jake]

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I picked up this set of parallel ground screwdrivers. So far, so good.

[JEBar]

that is a really nice looking set

[Squatch]

SJ those are jewelry! I love that type of handle on a screwdrivers. I've heard them called cabinet makers screwdrivers.

For anyone looking to work on their Henry's I highly suggest the Grace "Henry" tool kit on Henry's site. my son got me this set for Christmas and it is perfect for the job.

[GFK]

For anyone looking to work on their Henry's I highly suggest the Grace "Henry" tool kit on Henry's site. my son got me this set for Christmas and it is perfect for the job.

I was thinking about it. But, they were sold out last time I checked. I been having a hard time letting go the money when the ones I got for my Marlin seems to fit my Henry well. The one thing I may spring for is a tool set to adjust the rear sight. However, I waiting until I get my sighting concern resolved. For now, it seems to be a elevation issue or a me issue. I still in the process of eliminating me.

[Shakey Jake]

Yes, they're mainly for woodworking BUT being parallel ground they don't slip out of the slot. I have a set of Weaver screwdrivers and these are much better. They don't have the smallest size but I can use my Kraus saxophone screwdrivers for them:
http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.a ... 43417&ap=1

[Mistered]

What size of screwdriver should I use to remove the receiver of my henry

You can't really 'ask' what size screwdriver/bit will fit what. Screw slots can vary slightly from one to another and brand of gun. A Uberti tang screw slot for their 1860 can be different than the Henry 1860 tang screw slot. Always 'fit' test the screwdriver in the slot before removing or tightening the screw. Make sure it bottoms out in the slot with no slop or movement and is not too wide. In some cases loose bits are better in that you can use a smaller holder/handle for better 'feel' when removing or tightening a screw.