Tool kit, Bench block

Draxxus36 · July 31st, 2012, 02:30 PM

Ok so im trying to put together a tool kit for my m&p 9mm 5" pro. What tools will i need to detail strip and what not. Also looking for a good bench block that will work with the m&p

Thanks guys chace

welfordnremt · July 31st, 2012, 04:53 PM

I went by this S&W M&P PISTOL FIELD PACK - Brownells

Used it as a reference for the tools I did not already have. I bought the bench block listed in the kit, but honestly could have just used a block of wood with a leather cover and holes drilled through it.

Hope it helps.

Romokid · August 1st, 2012, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draxxus36

Also looking for a good bench block that will work with the m&p

Thanks guys chace

I'm considering making one out of that white cutting board material and gluing(contact cement or Gorilla glue) an old computer mouse pad to the top of it.(just to kind of give it a little cushion)

welfordnremt · August 1st, 2012, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romokid

I'm considering making one out of that white cutting board material and gluing(contact cement or Gorilla glue) an old computer mouse pad to the top of it.(just to kind of give it a little cushion)

Sounds like a good idea. Just make sure it's thick enough to let the pin drop free on the other side.

mp9werks · August 1st, 2012, 03:23 PM

You can go to the flooring department of Home Depot / Lowe's etc......they sell 4" square wood flooring sample sizes for ~ 99 cents each; some already have the padding on the opposite side. I have found securing them together with counter-sunk screws endures the pounding better than if they are glued together.

A great alternative is to use a 5 lb. "sinker" or fishing weight with holes placed where the pins need to be displaced. Lead blocks have been a gunsmiths' friend for generations.

Both the aforementioned fabricated bench blocks are much better than the round style , either the polymer or the steel type. The round is awkward and inadequate in diameter to support the frame / slide size when removing pins. All those holes are never in the right spot to be useful.

bzuber56 · August 3rd, 2012, 11:51 AM

I use a small piece od pine 2 x 4 (12" or so) with a 1/2" hole drilled through. Works great and cost nada.

July 31st, 2012, 02:30 PM	#1
Draxxus36 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 4	Tool kit, Bench block Ok so im trying to put together a tool kit for my m&p 9mm 5" pro. What tools will i need to detail strip and what not. Also looking for a good bench block that will work with the m&p Thanks guys chace

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July 31st, 2012, 04:53 PM	#2
welfordnremt Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mississippi Posts: 11	I went by this S&W M&P PISTOL FIELD PACK - Brownells Used it as a reference for the tools I did not already have. I bought the bench block listed in the kit, but honestly could have just used a block of wood with a leather cover and holes drilled through it. Hope it helps.

August 1st, 2012, 03:23 PM	#5
mp9werks Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Behind the tree Posts: 918	You can go to the flooring department of Home Depot / Lowe's etc......they sell 4" square wood flooring sample sizes for ~ 99 cents each; some already have the padding on the opposite side. I have found securing them together with counter-sunk screws endures the pounding better than if they are glued together. A great alternative is to use a 5 lb. "sinker" or fishing weight with holes placed where the pins need to be displaced. Lead blocks have been a gunsmiths' friend for generations. Both the aforementioned fabricated bench blocks are much better than the round style , either the polymer or the steel type. The round is awkward and inadequate in diameter to support the frame / slide size when removing pins. All those holes are never in the right spot to be useful.

August 3rd, 2012, 11:51 AM	#6
bzuber56 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 13	I use a small piece od pine 2 x 4 (12" or so) with a 1/2" hole drilled through. Works great and cost nada.