Correct Screwdrivers

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I took on a couple rough Parkers that have been completely dismantled, one of which is back in service. I am not a gunsmith. I asked the same question a couple years back and got a few recommendations. I decided to go with the Brownells sets.

I found that these sets will have a tip that fits (except for the unhooking pin screw. That screw slot is so small, I found what I needed in a set of jeweller's screw drivers). I did not have to grind any of the Brownells tips. You definitely need the "thin set" as well as the "super set".

The goal is to completely fill the screw slot side to side, depth and full width. So, the very first thing to do is clean the slot of debris, rust, dried hard oil or whatever else might be in there. Toothpicks are a good start but if you need something more aggressive a dental pick can be used. Once the slot is clear of foreign matter, you need to find the tip that best fits the slot. You can succeed if the width of the slot is not completely filled (but almost is). Depth and side to side of the slot are critical to be filled by the tip, otherwise there is a good chance of burring the screw head. This is why the wood shop or mechanic's screw drivers with wedge tips should never be used on your Parker screws. You might get away with it but the risk of damage is high. One screw that is often seen damaged is the "joint pin screw". Unless there is a very good reason to remove this screw, like a severely damaged "joint roll", it is probably best to leave it alone. I've started to believe that all those damaged "joint pin screws" out there are due to someone thinking they would take the gun apart without knowing what that screw does. It is a big screw and looks like it should be an easy removal but it is not. Torque transmitted by hand is usually insufficient. The more one applies increasing torque to no avail, the greater the probability of slipping and damaging the head.

With proper driver tips, patience and perseverance and maybe some penetrating oil if needed, non gunsmiths can dismantle, clean and re-assemble their Parkers. You will also need a small hammer, drift punches (brass or nylon preferred over steel) and six inches of 1/4" dowel.

Here are two links. If you decide to DIY, don't scrimp on the driver sets. Your Parker will thank you in the field or at the range. No commission from Brownells but I'm happy with mine.

Jack


Magna tip super set

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=4...ER_SETS_trade_

Magna tip Thin Set

http://www.brownells.com/1/1/3693-ma...brownells.html

[M Vollinger]

Hi Jack:
I looked at the links for the super and thin sets. Of the ones you previously recommended, you would buy two of each of these bits for spares and to grind them for custom fits?

1. Butt Plate 360-4 or 360-5 (measured a variety)
2. Grip Cap 240-3
3. Trigger Guard 240-5
4. Front Tang 270-3
5. Rear Tang 210-5
6. Fore end iron 240-3 and 210-3 (front screw)

Thanks,

Mark

per previous post......
With proper driver tips, patience and perseverance and maybe some penetrating oil if needed, non gunsmiths can dismantle, clean and re-assemble their Parkers. You will also need a small hammer, drift punches (brass or nylon preferred over steel) and six inches of 1/4" dowel.

Here are two links. If you decide to DIY, don't scrimp on the driver sets. Your Parker will thank you in the field or at the range. No commission from Brownells but I'm happy with mine.

Jack


Magna tip super set

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=4...ER_SETS_trade_

Magna tip Thin Set

http://www.brownells.com/1/1/3693-ma...brownells.html[/QUOTE]

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Mark That is helpful for those who don't want to buy the full sets. Save a few bucks for ammo that way.
Cheers
Jack

[Autumn Daze]

Jack, Where ya been .....long time no hear from ya! You were missed.

[StubTwist]

I was wondering the same thing. Nice to hear from ya Jack!

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Thanks gents. Short story is, drove to Toronto to assist daughter through a 3 day recovery from a surgery plus a little home care. Complications arose and the 3 days has become 15 plus a 10 day reschedule at the start. She may be discharged on Monday, so another week here and then will be heading home. Wife and I have been 24/7 at the hospital on rotating shifts, so not much time for cyber world. On the way across I did get a chance to meet Brad Bachelder, see his shop and order up some work that I look forward to seeing for next rooster season. Hope to have some time at Puglisi's on the way back (just to drool).
Regards,
Jack

[Autumn Daze]

Jack, I hope everything works out for a full recovery. Hang in there....

Originally Posted by Jack Cronkhite

Thanks gents. Short story is, drove to Toronto to assist daughter through a 3 day recovery from a surgery plus a little home care. Complications arose and the 3 days has become 15 plus a 10 day reschedule at the start. She may be discharged on Monday, so another week here and then will be heading home. Wife and I have been 24/7 at the hospital on rotating shifts, so not much time for cyber world. On the way across I did get a chance to meet Brad Bachelder, see his shop and order up some work that I look forward to seeing for next rooster season. Hope to have some time at Puglisi's on the way back (just to drool).
Regards,
Jack

-- Best wishes to you and your wife re: your daughter in Toronto Jack. Sounds like you'' take the Northern loop from Toronto back home, and drop down to Duluth to visit another Parker man name of Jack. Of all the dealers that have good details and fotos of their guns on websites, Jack's always look "spit and polished"-- must be the camera he uses. If I ever won a PowerfullBalls lottery, I could spli the net amount after taxes 50-50, spend half at Puglisis, and the other at Gruen Guitars in Mashville-- indeed, the stuff of which dreams are often made.