What wrench do I need?

[Lobo]

I’m trying to install a BCM Gunfighter comp on an Aero AR-10.  I got a new crush washer and started to install the comp but my barrel wrench is too fat.  I was told I need a “thin” barrel wrench.  Which one do I get?  I don’t want to order a wrench only to find it won’t work.  The reason for the thinner wrench is because the outside diameter of the crush washer is more than that of the comp.   

[Rsquared]

A regular open end wrench won't work? That's usually what I use on muzzle devices.

[Armed Eye Doc]

I have been known to use a crescent wrench.

[Rsquared]

1 minute ago, Armed Eye Doc said:

I have been known to use a crescent wrench.

You barbarian savage.

[Armed Eye Doc]

2 minutes ago, Rsquared said:

You barbarian savage.

A caveman's gotta do what a caveman's gotta do.

[98Z5V]

I have been known to "thin a wrench down" on the grinder, to make it thinner, to handle these tasks.  I don't care if it fuks up the wrench, just get another.  Make it thin - put the sides in a grinder.  Or get a cheap wrench and grind it down.  Problem solved.  

[98Z5V]

1 minute ago, Armed Eye Doc said:

A caveman's gotta do what a caveman's gotta do.

That's why I described the above process...   

[Rsquared]

I'd say more.....BUT....you feed me coffee in the desert in the mornings.

So we'll roll with the caveman theory.

[Rsquared]

Just now, 98Z5V said:

That's why I described the above process...   

While "In the drunk" of course.

[98Z5V]

I'll leave that to Doc - he's the Pro at that...  

[DNP]

2 hours ago, Rsquared said:

You barbarian savage.

Guess I won’t mention the pliers. 

[shooterrex]

Or stick a screwdriver through the holes in the muzzle device.

[unforgiven]

Here you go https://www.irwin.com/tools/locking-tools/the-original-curved-jaw-locking-pliers-with-wire-cutter

[DNP]

21 hours ago, shooterrex said:

Or stick a screwdriver through the holes in the muzzle device.

I marred one up pretty good this way. Wouldn’t recommend it. 

[sketch]

On 12/12/2022 at 7:10 PM, 98Z5V said:

I have been known to "thin a wrench down" on the grinder, to make it thinner, to handle these tasks.  I don't care if it fuks up the wrench, just get another.  Make it thin - put the sides in a grinder.  Or get a cheap wrench and grind it down.  Problem solved.  

I have this same mod in my tools bag! 👍🍻🍻

[Cunuckgaucho]

I keep a bucket of random wrenches,screwdrivers,allen keys etc soley for the purpose of grinding,bending,modifying for a dedicated purpose

[sketch]

55 minutes ago, Cunuckgaucho said:

I keep a bucket of random wrenches,screwdrivers,allen keys etc soley for the purpose of grinding,bending,modifying for a dedicated purpose

A true air bender would have it already in his tool bag.   🍻🍻

[Lobo]

Grinded a wrench down and boom!!  Got her installed 👌.  Thanks all. 

Edited December 14, 2022 by Lobo

[98Z5V]

THAT'S the spirit!   

[Cunuckgaucho]

21 hours ago, sketch said:

A true air bender would have it already in his tool bag.   🍻🍻

Air bending is so last year... bending electrons is what all the cool kids are doing now 

On a side note my primary 'tool bag' is a bucket with a lid 'cause it wet underground.