Spring compressor

[HOSSONE]

Hey guys, so I started playing around with an old project. It’s a Winchester single shot break action 12 gauge. It was looking pretty grimy inside so I decided to strip it down to give it a good cleaning. I got it all apart but I don’t think I will be able to compress the 2 heavier springs to put it back together. From what I searched online it looks like a pair of modified channel locks is the tool to make? Is this the best way to go? Any other suggestions?

 

[B_noser]

Long nose vise grips can be modified to make a pretty decent spring compressor that will lock the spring in the compressed state.

 

[kamlooky]

I suggest draping a bed sheet over yerself and project so when the spring decides to escape you may have a chance of finding it.

 

[Jimothy]

You may be able to use several zip ties or lockwire and then cut them once the spring is in place.

 

[257Wby]

Just an idea of what type of tool you need…

 

[HOSSONE]

Just an idea of what type of tool you need…

Ya, that’s what I saw. I think I will make up a pair of these.

 

[guntech]

Or holding the action securily in a padded vise and someone to help you find the parts when you slip and it goes flying... eye protection and a sheet over you and the action maybe required.
I still remember strugglling with an old S x S 50 years ago.

 

[HOSSONE]

Or holding the action securily in a padded vise and someone to help you find the parts when you slip and it goes flying... eye protection and a sheet over you and the action maybe required.
I still remember strugglling with an old S x S 50 years ago.

I was definitely doing the safety squint when I took it apart……lol