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How to Make an Action Wrench

An action wrench is a tool used to clamp around the action of a rifle, when removing the barrel. Making an action wrench can be done by hand, if you have the proper tools and materials. Fabricating the action wrench requires steel or metal, and a drill press. The fabrication of your own action wrench is a project that can be completed in just a few hours.

Things You'll Need

Two pieces of metal -- 3/4 inch by 1 1/2 inch by 4 inches each
Tape measure
Felt tip marker
Drill press
3-inch lag bolts
Socket wrench
1/2-inch threaded metal rod

Instructions

- 1
  Measure 1/2 inch from each end on the long edge of one of your metal pieces, using the tape measure. Make two marks on the metal, with the felt tip marker.
- 2
  Secure the piece of metal, with the marks facing up, onto your drill press. Insert a 1/4-inch metal drill bit into the chuck. Drill a hole through the piece of metal at each mark.
- 3
  Measure 1/2 inch from each end on the long edge of your second piece of metal. Make two marks on the metal, and then secure it to the drill press. Drill a 1/4-inch hole, 1-inch deep at each mark.
- 4
  Lay the piece of metal used in Step 3 facedown on the drill press. Make sure that you have the holes in the metal facing away from the drill press.
- 5
  Mark the edge of the metal at its center, and align the drill bit on the edge. Drill a 1-inch-deep by 1-inch-wide semicircle into the bottom of the metal. Place the piece of metal upside down on the drill press.
- 6
  Measure the width of the metal and mark the center. Drill a 3/4-inch hole into the side for the handle.
- 7
  Place your two pieces of metal together with the grooved cut piece on top. Insert the 3-inch log bolts into a hole on each side. Tighten the lag bolts with the socket wrench.
- 8
  Insert the threaded end of the metal rod into the center hole on the top. Turn this metal rod clockwise to tighten.

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