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Old October 5, 2013, 04:08 PM   #1
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Homemade wedge puller

As you all know, I like to tinker. I also hate throwing good fasteners away, especially when they are made of brass. Anyway, last year I had to replace one of my "throwns" and wound up with a spare set of toilet-tank fasteners. The heads are rather large and rounded and I turned them into wedge pullers for long M/L's and single shot pistols with wedges. I ground the shanks flat to a screw driver shaped long point. I taped the remaining shank threads with tape. I then cut along one side of the head slot, to give me two claws for pulling. I start pushing the wedge out with the blade until I can get the head or claws, under the wedge. The round head then give you a good rocking motion. I make sure to put a small piece of leather between the head and the wedge area. When reinstalling, I use the head to hammer the wedge, home. ....

Okay, time to bring on the jokes. I am a big boy !! ....

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Old October 5, 2013, 04:24 PM   #2
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I just use a hammer and a pair of pliers.
Some people like a brass hammer. I didn't want to spend the $20. I guess I'm cheap, and use a real small metal hammer I had for years.
As for the leather, I think even without the leather, these guns will last 50 years, and I know I won't last that long. Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately.
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Old October 5, 2013, 04:34 PM   #3
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Just how big a boy are ya? Sorry couldn't resist.
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Old October 5, 2013, 05:01 PM   #4
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With careful sizing, you should be able to pull out the wedges by hand. I ground and polished the sides, top and bottom of the wedge until it could be inserted to the point of just sticking out the other side. After a few sessions at the range; the wedge settled to its normal depth. Every revolver will be a bit different and the wedge may need grinding more on one side than the other.

To remove, use a bit of thumb pressure to push the wedge flush and than it can be pulled out the other side by hand.

There is a great article by Larsen Pettifogger called

Tuning the Pietta Cap & Call for Competition Part 2. Fixing the Problem Areas.”
(page 16)

I followed his instructions and it worked.
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Old October 5, 2013, 06:31 PM   #5
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Hawg....

..And I thought I was the only guy who knew Roy D. Mercer.
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Old October 5, 2013, 06:46 PM   #6
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Another handy dandy tool. Do you and Doc Hoy share notes? _
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Old October 5, 2013, 07:18 PM   #7
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Hey is you are going to use a part that was intended for a toilet...

...Make sure it was a used toilet.

Remember....I am the guy who recycles wax rings for use in bore lube. I pulled a patent on it. I am advertising it as:

Hoy's Gross Grease...Smells like you want to be outdoors.

But on the humorous side....

Wouldn't mind seeing some photos of the finished product.
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Old October 5, 2013, 07:22 PM   #8
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It is what it is !!!

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These day I'm running at 193Lbs. and every inch, a Sailor !!! .....

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..And I thought I was the only guy who knew Roy D. Mercer.
Hardly and the one about his dog taking Viager has got to be a classic !!!

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Do you and Doc Hoy share notes?
Sort of but he is way beyond working with toilet hardware. Heck, he could make one from scratch !! ....

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Old October 5, 2013, 11:31 PM   #9
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wedge remover

Did the same thing as Tembo.
I dressed the rough edges of the slot and polished up the wedge.
Both my 1851 colt and walker, removable with just finger pressure.
Tight but doable!
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Old October 6, 2013, 09:37 AM   #10
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I thought he was talking about pulling the wedge on a front stuffer hooked breech rifle not a revolver.
Makes a lot more sense.
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Old October 6, 2013, 09:48 AM   #11
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Noz,

I think you are right!

... nevermind, carry-on.
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Old October 6, 2013, 10:01 AM   #12
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Side-Cockers

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I thought he was talking about pulling the wedge on a front stuffer hooked breech rifle not a revolver. Makes a lot more sense.
That is correct but still good information to share for the C&B folks. ...

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Old October 6, 2013, 07:03 PM   #13
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Pahoo, here's my wedge puller for my TC. The raw hide cover is unchewed dog bone material.
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Old October 7, 2013, 10:34 AM   #14
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I like it !!!

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Pahoo, here's my wedge puller for my TC. The raw hide cover is unchewed dog bone material.
Now that is pretty neat and obviously, hand-forged. I've got a hand forged ramrod puller like this and it's got a permanent home in my old possibles bag. Thanks for sharing this. ....

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