ChaseFan9 Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 I'm building an .308 AR on a Matrix Aero receiver set with a free float M1913 handguard from the same place, and I need a barrel nut wrench. Only problem is, I can't seem to find one that will work on my barrel nut. It's got six slots in the lip of it that are evenly spaced out. I think the Gem State Armorer's Wrench could work (or at least one of the adapters would), but, well, no one's got one. I've looked around for weeks and can't find anything close, any advice would be appreciated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolndie7 Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 will this work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Photo of the Barrel Nut ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolndie7 Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Website shows this. Is this what you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaseFan9 Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Website shows this. Is this what you have? That is literally EXACTLY what I'm talking about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolndie7 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Dumb question, but have you tried contacting them about a wrench? I would imagine they could either sell you a wrench or tell you where to buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) Use a Pin Spanner wrench or Spanner wrench . I'll get a photo when I find a good one . There are different types & sizes . I had to slightly alter the pins on the one I set up, on the Fulton Armory Hand Guard I have. Edited March 18, 2015 by survivalshop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaseFan9 Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 I could use a spanner wrench (and actually Chris suggested I use I believe one of those 1 point castle nut wrenches), but I'd rather use an actual torque wrench fitting so I know 1. EXACTLY how much torque I'm putting on that barrel nut and 2. that it's evenly distributed through the nut to keep from unnecessary stress. I don't think Riedeman Firearms sells the wrenches, and I've never been able to get through to Matrix Aerospace themselves, but I know SOMEONE must make a wrench for this type of nut... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dprice38444 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 don't forget anti-seize compound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaseFan9 Posted March 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 High temp anti-sieze (though most of it usually is) I've got that taken care of, though. I just need to find that 6 pin pattern barrel nut wrench. I'm starting to think it's like a good whetstone or a Leprechaun.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelDeVille Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 I just used the single pin spanner for a CAR stock.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 I could use a spanner wrench (and actually Chris suggested I use I believe one of those 1 point castle nut wrenches), but I'd rather use an actual torque wrench fitting so I know 1. EXACTLY how much torque I'm putting on that barrel nut and 2. that it's evenly distributed through the nut to keep from unnecessary stress. I don't think Riedeman Firearms sells the wrenches, and I've never been able to get through to Matrix Aerospace themselves, but I know SOMEONE must make a wrench for this type of nut... Ok <dontknow> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaseFan9 Posted March 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 So no one knows where to get a wrench for my nut then, huh? Sorry if I'm picky, I've got OCD and it makes me very meticulous when it comes to stuff like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolndie7 Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 So no one knows where to get a wrench for my nut then, huh? Sorry if I'm picky, I've got OCD and it makes me very meticulous when it comes to stuff like this. $40 send me the nut and I'll make you one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 $40 send me the nut and I'll make you one There you go , a good deal ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaseFan9 Posted March 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 $40 send me the nut and I'll make you one What if I could get you specs? I'd make one myself but I don't have access to a machine shop.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 He does, and I think that's the point. He is good to go on this forum. I'll vouge for him, other will too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolndie7 Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 It you can draw up a real print I'll make it to that. I would just feel better with the two pieces in my hand so I know for a fact there will be no issues or a situation where it's close so let me try it and you strip your barrel nut. Should only be a couple buck to ship it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaseFan9 Posted March 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 It you can draw up a real print I'll make it to that. I would just feel better with the two pieces in my hand so I know for a fact there will be no issues or a situation where it's close so let me try it and you strip your barrel nut. Should only be a couple buck to ship it out. I was honestly thinking the same thing, but I was a little hesitant at first. If you've got mods vouching for you, however, then I have no problem sending it your way. Send me your info and I'll go ahead and mail it out to you. Money order work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolndie7 Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 I was honestly thinking the same thing, but I was a little hesitant at first. If you've got mods vouching for you, however, then I have no problem sending it your way. Send me your info and I'll go ahead and mail it out to you. Money order work? PM sentHe does, and I think that's the point. He is good to go on this forum. I'll vouge for him, other will too. Thanks Edge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 ^^^^ Yeah.....believe it or not.....he's one of us. <lmao> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaseFan9 Posted March 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 I think I'll do that, thanks y'all! lol I love this place..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolndie7 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) Problem solved, will ship it out Tuesday or Wednesday. Thank You, drive through Edited March 30, 2015 by Toolndie7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaseFan9 Posted March 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Dude, that is perfect! Thanks again, brother! Did I mention I LOVE this place? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmonster Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Dude, $40? I make my living with metal and I would be real surprised if you could get that drawn and built for $140. That is a smokin good guy deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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