What tool to adjust Lefever ball and socket joint?
 

Does anyone have experiance adjusting the socket of a Lefever's adjustable ball and socket action joint?

Is there a special or favorite tool that one should use?

Thanks,
Mark

A checkbook?

John,

Nope, one's checkbook is not required!

Unlike other American doubles, the first hammerless, Lefever has an adjustable ball and socket joint. Before adusting mine I want to find a better tool that a small pair of needlenose pliers.

Too bad the other makers did not copy this feature!

Mark did you post this question over on the Lefever site? I'm sure they would have the answer.

Mark, I have the tool, bring it up and I will let you use it.
brad

Brad,

The gun is a Lefever D Grade 10 gauge that you'll enjoy seeing.

Thanks!
Mark

Mark, is it a screw slot or a two hole spanner? Many years ago, I made a punch type tool to break them loose, but I had one that just wouldn't break. Brownell sells an adjustable spanner that probably works better than the spanners I have made.

Hi Bill,

The gun has the 2-hole spanner. Thanks for the information. I am to visit Bachelders in 2 weeks and will, thanks to Brad, use their tool. After that I will check out Brownells's spanners (per your recommendation!) with a good idea of what to look for.

Respectfully,
Mark

Eris,

Thanks for the advice for the Lefever forum. I asked here first because I know that there are Parkerfiles that have a few Lefevers on the side...

Mark

Wow! This sounds like a real nice Lefever. A seldom seen D grade in a 10! Sweet!

If you have pictures, please share.