What do you guys use for a nipple wrench?

[Maillemaker]

I bought one of those "sergeant's tools" but it rubs against the back of the "snail" when I use it to remove or install the nipple.

Do you guys know of better fitting ones?

Steve

[ms3635v]

I use a 1/4" open end wrench.

[Charlie Hahn]

I have an 8 point socket modified for this, I have several in stock.

Charlie Hahn

[Maillemaker]

Hi Charlie,

Do you have a web site?

Steve

[John Holland]

I use an original 1863 open end cone wrench with 2 screw driver blades.

JDH

[CJM]

1/4" drive socket turned upside down with an allen wrench to turn it. Best nipple wrench ever. I always had problems with rounding off nipples in my musket but this solved that issue. Even works on those pesky 1855 Springfields with the high hump Maynard tape primer.

[bobanderson]

We, at least the ones I know, don't buy anything if they can make it themselves.

I took a 1/4" drive extension, 6" or longer, and bent it at a 90 degree angle about 1" up from the
female end. I used a MAPP gas torch and bent it in my vise when it got bright red. That worked great
but I always thought I'd like to have another female end on the long side. I found an 8 point 1/4" drive x 1/4"
socket in my tool box. I use the solid end where I need the leverage to break the nipple free and
then use the socket end to spin it out quickly.

One day, I'll permanently solder the socket on the long end.

[Charlie Hahn]

I do have a web sight, however it is not a store, and I don't have all my stuff there just yet, charliestubes.com

Charlie Hahn

[Maillemaker]

Thanks for the link, Charlie! I like to keep a bookmark folder of good contacts. Storefront isn't necessary.

Steve