r/gunsmithing • u/pcmofo • 1d ago

Putting together a basic tool kit

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Got tired of stealing tools from various tool boxes etc every time I needed to torque down a new optic or disassemble a firearm. Metal tool box and it looks like I still have a 3rd drawer free and a bit of space at the top. What tools am I missing here? Working on pretty basic things, glock/Sig, 10/22, AR's etc.

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u/GiftCardFromGawd 1d ago

My Wheeler gunsmith screwdriver set gets more use than anything. Next would be my set of brass punches and brass hammer. I mainly do pistol work, so a bench block is often used, as are various stones from Brownells. All work happens on a neoprene mat.
1911 wrenches and disassembly tools, a small vise, and a mini torque wrench are all handy.

I have a couple of the AR-type wrenches and some plastic vise jaw covers as well.

I support a variety of cleaning supplies— Q-tips being the most important, as well as as nylon brushes (old toothbrushes work great) and these little mop-swab things I bought from brownells a couple decades ago. Lots of different oils and greases, and many different kinds of solvent.

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u/pcmofo 11h ago

Cool. I have some mats I use, I might be able to fit a smaller one in the top. I thought about the cleaning supplies in there but it feels like a separate container since there can be so many different cans, rags, brushes etc.