ogfarmer 138 Posted March 14, 2017 No more Detents going flying!How to install the AR15 Take down Pivot Pin and Detent using a $1 1/4" Clevis Pin from your local hardware store. A must have tool for any AR owner to have in their gun builder tool box. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Candyman87 10 Posted March 14, 2017 Awesome... thanks for posting. I've seen specially made parts but never considered a clevis pin. Will definitely get one prior to my next build! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GramGun79 226 Posted March 14, 2017 Youtube is a builders friend...picked up this trick a few yrs back when i built my 1st AR. Its been in my kit ever since. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyB 4,323 Posted March 14, 2017 I launched my share of these little missiles in my day! They sell a dedicated tool for this purpose but the Clevis pin is much cheaper and works just as well. Thanks OG. I am sure this will help a lot of future builders. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remixer 1,645 Posted March 16, 2017 Wheelin has made a tool that does that for ages. Nice homedepot solution! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted March 16, 2017 Cool. Very cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogfarmer 138 Posted March 16, 2017 Yes there are dedicated tools out there that cost $8+ plus shipping. This method is cost effective at $1-2, no shipping, no waiting on snail mail. With the $ saved you can buy other fun things. Win/Win Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njJoniGuy 2,131 Posted March 16, 2017 Just picked one up at Home Depot for $1.57 plus tax UPC 887480154184 Everbilt sku 603 305 (hecho en China - what's NOT anymore?) Into my parts box it goes, awaiting my next build (or rebuild) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeerSlayer 241 Posted March 16, 2017 Trying this! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted March 17, 2017 I've been using a single edged razor blade for decades. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeerSlayer 241 Posted March 17, 2017 I've been using a single edged razor blade for decades.That's how I usually do it too. But this looks easier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted March 17, 2017 That's how I usually do it too. But this looks easier. BS I used a slave pin the other day for kicks and giggles and sailed the detent. I'll continue to razor blade. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeerSlayer 241 Posted March 17, 2017 BS I used a slave pin the other day for kicks and giggles and sailed the detent. I'll continue to razor blade. That's why I assemble the detent inside of a 3 mill clear contractor bag. No more chasing springs lol... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted March 17, 2017 That's why I assemble the detent inside of a 3 mill clear contractor bag. No more chasing springs lol... So easy...insert the spring hold the end of the detent w/ hemostats, insert, hold in with razor blade slide in take down pin. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeerSlayer 241 Posted March 17, 2017 So easy...insert the spring hold the end of the detent w/ hemostats, insert, hold in with razor blade slide in take down pin.I don't use hemos or needle nose. I have small fingers. I hold the detent in my fingers and smash it in with the razor blade. Then install the take downpin. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Texan 11,731 Posted July 15, 2017 I've also used the clevis pin trick for awhile. Works great! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njpilot 671 Posted July 15, 2017 On 3/17/2017 at 6:32 AM, Old School said: I've been using a single edged razor blade for decades. Used this method on my last 2 builds. Easy peasy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites