The article in this weeks assignment was titled Bench Blocks 101. A bench block is used to balance parts of the firearm during pin removal or pin driving process. The author Dick Mahue has an extensive collection of bench blocks for all purposes however, he stated he had a scrap piece of steel he had been using since the 1970's that was his main bench block, but was not sure of its original purpose.
I myself do not own a commercial bench block, however I use wood and scrap pieces of metal I have laying around to accomplish these type of tasks. Depending on the firearm I may use a padded vise or vise block for easier jobs. After reading this article I will be putting in in order for a few blocks he mentioned. In my opinion, I could make some
I myself do not own a commercial bench block, however I use wood and scrap pieces of metal I have laying around to accomplish these type of tasks. Depending on the firearm I may use a padded vise or vise block for easier jobs. After reading this article I will be putting in in order for a few blocks he mentioned. In my opinion, I could make some