Which tools are best for working on Air guns?

[45flint]

As a vintage collector the “tool” I use the most when I acquire a new airgun is the stainless steel pad below made for removing rust. When used with thin oil it is amazing at removing rust imperfections often to the point they are not noticeable. It doesn’t affect existing bluing. With some guns where the rust has not progressed too far, it can work miracles. After unboxing its the first thing I pick up cause rarely does blued metal come perfect.

[aris]

As a vintage collector the “tool” I use the most when I acquire a new airgun is the stainless steel pad below made for removing rust. When used with thin oil it is amazing at removing rust imperfections often to the point they are not noticeable. It doesn’t affect existing bluing. With some guns where the rust has not progressed too far, it can work miracles. After unboxing its the first thing I pick up cause rarely does blued metal come perfect.

You can also get copper pads like this too which would be even softer than the steel ones.

[45flint]

You can also get copper pads like this too which would be even softer than the steel ones.

I’m not sure its soft that you want. The stainless steel seems to glide across the bluing and scrap off the rust? I don’t see the stainless steel harming the bluing at all? Its a bit counter intuitive?

[Gamocfx]

Thanks for the help again. Steel pads certainly just made my shopping list, looking forward to acquiring the screwdrivers etc

[aris]

I’m not sure its soft that you want. The stainless steel seems to glide across the bluing and scrap off the rust? I don’t see the stainless steel harming the bluing at all? Its a bit counter intuitive?

I suppose it depends on what you are rubbing. For instance for de-leading barrels, you get little patches made from bronze/copper - softer to the barrel.

[Heugher]

You can also get copper pads like this too which would be even softer than the steel ones.

Not wishing to divert from the principal topic of tools on this thread, to protect the outside surfaces, I have to commend Ballistol, both their original and specific Gunex versions.
They work well on rust and provide a protective coating on the wood and metal. It is more than a coating, you are anointing.

[Jerry Cornelius]

As a vintage collector the “tool” I use the most when I acquire a new airgun is the stainless steel pad below made for removing rust. When used with thin oil it is amazing at removing rust imperfections often to the point they are not noticeable. It doesn’t affect existing bluing. With some guns where the rust has not progressed too far, it can work miracles. After unboxing its the first thing I pick up cause rarely does blued metal come perfect.

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Really?

I’ve used 0000 wire wool and oil, carefully, but that looks terrifying

[DM80]

A hammer

Dave.

[Gamocfx]

Thats actually a good point DM. Is it a nylon hammer that imparts shock to help move metal? I ask this because I have two BSA Mercury rifles and one definately needs attention as it wont push out a pellet yet has had a new breech seal..

[evert]

Thats actually a good point DM. Is it a nylon hammer that imparts shock to help move metal? I ask this because I have two BSA Mercury rifles and one definately needs attention as it wont push out a pellet yet has had a new breech seal..

You really need several hammers, at least two. One with brass/aluminium/nylon face to avoid marring, and a heavy one to move stuck objects.
I like to have a small steel head hammer too for precision work.

[Gamocfx]

Tools are a bit more extensive than what I have been using Evert! I have a box full of old screwdrivers etc that will all be replaced. I am looking forward to a fresh start with relevant tools

[evert]

Tools are a bit more extensive than what I have been using Evert! I have a box full of old screwdrivers etc that will all be replaced. I am looking forward to a fresh start with relevant tools

It is great to get screwdriver bit kits with good fresh bits but it will not solve all situations.
Save the old ones and get a bench grinder so you can fit them when needed.

[barrel]

Get yourself a nice soft hammer ( the type with nylon heads). These are really useful and safeguard your metalwork.

Kindest regards

Barrel

[Gamocfx]

Thanks for the tips Guys. Even though the list is growing its not an expensive one.... some knowledgable enterprising soul could make a sticky out of this as there is plenty foe someone entering tinkering for the first time to think about?