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Removal of socket from sythetic stock
« on: September 13, 2011, 07:30:25 AM »
I know this subject has been brought up before, I just can't find it.  I have looked for it in the stickies, and still haven't been able to locate the thread.

I recently switched from a wood stock to a new synthetic stock on one of my Handis, and everything went well until I tried to remove my socket.  It's stuck.  :P

I tired all my tricks, screwdriver, using a piece of wood to open up the stock up a little, long nose pliers, spraying lube on the socket, etc.  Nothing seems to work.  Am I doomed to suffer from the dreaded "SSinS" (socket stuck in the stock) syndrome?  :-[ Suggestions?
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Re: Removal of socket from sythetic stock
« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2011, 07:42:25 AM »
Did you try taking the bolt back out?  A thin wall socket will usually work in the plastic stocks.
 
 
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Re: Removal of socket from synthetic stock
« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2011, 07:44:24 AM »
Not all sockets are created equally... find a thin walled socket and you will be fine.
 
To remove remove stock and drive it out with bolt..
 
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Re: Removal of socket from sythetic stock
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2011, 08:03:08 AM »
Quote from: OR-E-Gun Bill on September 13, 2011, 07:42:25 AM
Did you try taking the bolt back out?  A thin wall socket will usually work in the plastic stocks.
 
 
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Bingo!!! - remove the entire stock bolt from the stock by just pushing it back into and through the stock, remove the stuck socket, and try again....<><....:)
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Re: Removal of socket from sythetic stock
« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2011, 08:19:17 AM »
The last time I got the socket stuck in a synthetic stock (and quickly reminded myself that I shoud have been using a thin walled socket),  :-[ I took a long piece of stout coat hanger, bent a hook on the end that would just pass through the 3/8" opening of the socket.  It kinda snaps in place into the socket and then just yank it out.  ;D That coat hanger tool now hangs over the workbench as a reminder to find a thin walled socket. ;)
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Re: Removal of socket from sythetic stock
« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2011, 08:27:43 AM »
From this old man's bag-0-tricks:
 
Wrap a strip of electrical tape over the end of the extension and jam into the socket. Hopefully it will provide enough tightening to the socket to get your socket out of the tight spot.

 
 
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Re: Removal of socket from sythetic stock
« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2011, 08:30:46 AM »
Guys,

Thanks for all the replies.

Rotten RJ, I guess, I have to write a note and hang it in the gun safe to remind me of the same thing.  I had this problem once before, but I got the socket out without too much trouble.  BTW, I finally found the thread regarding stuck socket removal. The reason I had such a hard time finding it was that it  was listed under "swapping barrels".  ::)

http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php?topic=231634.0

I tried MNSHOOTER's trick, and it came out.  Thanks again, everybody.
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Re: Removal of socket from sythetic stock
« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2011, 08:31:54 AM »
Or just tap stock on floor , worked for me.
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Re: Removal of socket from sythetic stock
« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2011, 10:44:26 AM »
Squeeze it so it expands the opening and bang it on a counter it worked for me
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Re: Removal of socket from sythetic stock
« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2011, 10:48:13 AM »
I didn't have a counter and wife said no to kitchen table  ;D
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Re: Removal of socket from sythetic stock
« Reply #10 on: September 13, 2011, 10:49:30 AM »
I've never had a problem with the socket sticking in the stock even with a standard wall socket because I jam the extension thru a few layers of plastic bag when I put the socket on, it's real hard to pull off that way, been doing that for about 50yrs in situations where I don't want to loose a socket someplace where it doesn't belong :o, once it happens, you don't take chances.  ::) ;D

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Re: Removal of socket from sythetic stock
« Reply #11 on: September 13, 2011, 06:04:58 PM »
Weld the socket to the extension and it'll never pull off again. ;)  Keep it in your toolbox just for working on Handi's.
 
 
 
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Re: Removal of socket from sythetic stock
« Reply #12 on: September 14, 2011, 12:35:20 AM »
You guys are making this harder than it has to be.  Point the rifle up and bang the but end down on a carpeted floor and the socket will drop out...

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Re: Removal of socket from sythetic stock
« Reply #13 on: September 14, 2011, 03:08:11 AM »
Spanky, that's the best idea yet.  Weld it.  I've got one syn stock I can't even drive the thin wall into without damaging something.  For the life of me, I don't know why they don't simply widen the gap in there.

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Re: Removal of socket from sythetic stock
« Reply #14 on: September 14, 2011, 03:15:51 AM »
Quote from: petemi on September 14, 2011, 03:08:11 AM
Spanky, that's the best idea yet.  Weld it.  I've got one syn stock I can't even drive the thin wall into without damaging something.  For the life of me, I don't know why they don't simply widen the gap in there.

Pete
+1 on Spanky's best idea yet.  Next trip to town, I'm buying a 9/16" thinwall socket and an extension.  They'll stay in my truck until I run across a shadetree welder.
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Re: Removal of socket from sythetic stock
« Reply #15 on: September 14, 2011, 01:06:21 PM »
Quote from: Junior1942 on September 14, 2011, 03:15:51 AM
Quote from: petemi on September 14, 2011, 03:08:11 AM
Spanky, that's the best idea yet.  Weld it.  I've got one syn stock I can't even drive the thin wall into without damaging something.  For the life of me, I don't know why they don't simply widen the gap in there.

Pete
+1 on Spanky's best idea yet.  Next trip to town, I'm buying a 9/16" thinwall socket and an extension.  They'll stay in my truck until I run across a shadetree welder.

If you do want it welded, stop at any muffler shop... but first hit a liquor store for a six pack of some beer. Stop at the muffler shop just before they close and ask for the manager. Explain to him and see of one of the guys can throw a couple beads on the setup for a six pack... I have done it many times before I bought my own welders...
 
OR if by chance your local to CT, shoot me a PM. I'll do it for you for free!
 
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Re: Removal of socket from sythetic stock
« Reply #16 on: September 14, 2011, 04:39:25 PM »
Or just epoxy it on and drink the beer yourself!!  ;D

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Re: Removal of socket from sythetic stock
« Reply #17 on: September 15, 2011, 10:45:30 AM »
Tim has it right... ;D
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Re: Removal of socket from sythetic stock
« Reply #18 on: September 15, 2011, 12:58:11 PM »
Send the beer to Tim,  :) or even better, drink it for him. ;D
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Re: Removal of socket from sythetic stock
« Reply #19 on: September 15, 2011, 04:03:18 PM »
Ive left them in there and filled the bugger with bbs.
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Re: Removal of socket from sythetic stock
« Reply #20 on: September 15, 2011, 05:01:40 PM »


   Right, weld it as in JB weld.
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Re: Removal of socket from sythetic stock
« Reply #21 on: September 16, 2011, 04:20:27 AM »
Quote from: Rustyinfla on September 15, 2011, 05:01:40 PM


   Right, weld it as in JB weld.
Thanks CW et al!  The guy at Ace Hardware yesterday also suggested J&B Weld.  I think that's what I'll do.
Note: when did Ace Hardware start selling Craftsman tools?  I thought that was a Sears & Roebuck brand???
 
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Re: Removal of socket from sythetic stock
« Reply #22 on: September 16, 2011, 05:53:32 AM »
Quote from: Junior1942 on September 16, 2011, 04:20:27 AM
Note: when did Ace Hardware start selling Craftsman tools?  I thought that was a Sears & Roebuck brand???

May and June of last year.

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Re: Removal of socket from sythetic stock
« Reply #23 on: September 16, 2011, 09:10:00 AM »
A piece of shop rag between the socket and the extension makes for a pretty secure connection between the two that doesn't have to be permanent.
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Re: Removal of socket from sythetic stock
« Reply #24 on: October 03, 2011, 12:28:44 PM »
Quote from: Junior1942 on September 16, 2011, 04:20:27 AM
Quote from: Rustyinfla on September 15, 2011, 05:01:40 PM


   Right, weld it as in JB weld.
Thanks CW et al!  The guy at Ace Hardware yesterday also suggested J&B Weld.  I think that's what I'll do.
Note: when did Ace Hardware start selling Craftsman tools?  I thought that was a Sears & Roebuck brand???
Heads up!  My $20+ Ace Hardware/Craftsman "3-PC. 1/4" DRIVE QUICK RELEASE EXTENSION BAR SET" locks into the socket via a little black button.  You can't pull the socket off by hand unless you push the little black button!  No welding or epoxy needed.
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Re: Removal of socket from sythetic stock
« Reply #25 on: October 03, 2011, 07:13:35 PM »
Quote from: Junior1942 on October 03, 2011, 12:28:44 PM
Heads up!  My $20+ Ace Hardware/Craftsman "3-PC. 1/4" DRIVE QUICK RELEASE EXTENSION BAR SET" locks into the socket via a little black button.  You can't pull the socket off by hand unless you push the little black button!  No welding or epoxy needed.
Jr. - Just curious, what length extension bars do you get with the 3 piece set?
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Re: Removal of socket from sythetic stock
« Reply #26 on: October 04, 2011, 05:56:19 AM »
Quote from: OldSchoolRanger on October 03, 2011, 07:13:35 PM
Quote from: Junior1942 on October 03, 2011, 12:28:44 PM
Heads up!  My $20+ Ace Hardware/Craftsman "3-PC. 1/4" DRIVE QUICK RELEASE EXTENSION BAR SET" locks into the socket via a little black button.  You can't pull the socket off by hand unless you push the little black button!  No welding or epoxy needed.
Jr. - Just curious, what length extension bars do you get with the 3 piece set?
Got a 10", 6" and a 3" bar in the set.
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