Homemade de-mooner

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So I have free run of a metalwork shop for a teaching contract. Havent had much lathe experience so thought I would try making something simple...and i need a de-mooner for my 686 clips.

5/8" round steel scrap piece, had already been worked on a little so I turned it even, drilled out on end about 1.5", knurled the handle end and notched the top.

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Next plan is to make some moonclip holders for my belt. Have 7 pieces of 1/2" steel cut to 2", some magnets to put on top somehow. Still planning how to attach to the belt but probably bend some 1 1/4" x 1/8 flat and see how that goes.
 
Maybe makes me look stupid but whats a de-mooner do and how does it work?
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First you need a revolver that uses moonclips.

They are made from sheet-metal, and hold the six rounds together for fast reloads.

Afterwards, you need to remove the spent casing from the moonclips so you can use them again.

His tool is for doing that; Removing the spent casings (without ripping his fingers apart).
 
Thanks folks. its fun being able to work on little projects.
Not sure about making to sell though!
 
How do you like using moon-clips for .38-Special?

Do you find your reloads to be much faster than using speed-loaders?
 
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