Nipple wrench

[Eric N.]

I need a nipple wrench for my Armys,Navys,and Walker and Dragoon. Who makes the best. Lost mine.I had it for over 40 years. You know I will find it as soon as I get the new ones. The Walker takes a different size,right. Thanks!!

[ssb73q]

Hi Eric, I ordered a Walker nipple wrench from The Possible shop:
http://possibleshop.com/
It's still in shipment, but I suspect it will work well. If not, I will advise.

For smaller nipples I use the Ted Cash nipple wrench:
http://www.tdcmfgstore.com/agora.cgi?cart_id=30759084.31013&p_id=E-RATCHET&xm=on&ppinc=search2
You can also just buy the nipple head to use with other hand tools.

Regards,
Richard

[Mad Dog Stafford]

I just bought one new for $10.99 and it fits all my guns...Remmys, Colts and Walker. 

[Hawg]

Why did you quit making them Sam?

[Mad Dog Stafford]

Why did you quit making them Sam?

I didn't stop making them...I have like 40 to 50 deep sockets here that I was going to slot them and sell them. With the weather being too cold, I just haven't been out in my shop.

And with this cold/flu still with me is not helping. 

[Pustic]

Here Sam, take some cold medicine. 

[Mad Dog Stafford]

Thanks Pustic! 

I'm trying to down some Ten High with Coke here...

[tljack]

Why did you quit making them Sam?

I didn't stop making them...I have like 40 to 50 deep sockets here that I was going to slot them and sell them. With the weather being too cold, I just haven't been out in my shop.

And with this cold/flu still with me is not helping. 

Did you ever get around to making these nipple wrenches up? I am in need of a very strong wrench. If you do not plan to make them up will you share with me how to make one as I have a gun I pick up with very tight nipples.

Terry

[ssb73q]

Hi Terry, other than machining a socket, this is the strongest nipple wrench available:

http://www.tdcmfgstore.com/agora.cgi?cart_id=30759084.31013&p_id=E-RATCHET&xm=on&ppinc=search2

Just buy the insert that can be used with a standard bit handle.

If you have frozen nipples, I suggest you try this product first before breaking off a nipple:

https://www.amazon.com/Kano-Kroil-Penetrating-liquid-KROIL/dp/B000F09CF4/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=kroil&qid=1574770672&sr=8-2

Put a little Kroil on each nipple and let it stand for 24hrs before removing the nipples. Kroil can work magic.

Regards,
Richard

[mazo kid]

I ruined 3 different nipple wrenches trying to remove the battered nipples from an original '58 Remington. I had soaked them for some time in various penetrating solutions too. I finally made a nipple wrench from a deep-well socket, made it so it fit TIGHT, as in having to tap it onto the nipple. Then I put it into my 1/4" electric impact driver. That did the trick, backed them all out with no problem. I replaced the nipples with modern made replacements from Lodgewood, along with a bit of anti-seize on the threads. Lodgewood also has a replacement cylinder for the original Remington at a very reasonable price.

[tljack]

Hi Terry, other than machining a socket, this is the strongest nipple wrench available:

http://www.tdcmfgstore.com/agora.cgi?cart_id=30759084.31013&p_id=E-RATCHET&xm=on&ppinc=search2

Just buy the insert that can be used with a standard bit handle.

If you have frozen nipples, I suggest you try this product first before breaking off a nipple:

https://www.amazon.com/Kano-Kroil-Penetrating-liquid-KROIL/dp/B000F09CF4/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=kroil&qid=1574770672&sr=8-2

Put a little Kroil on each nipple and let it stand for 24hrs before removing the nipples. Kroil can work magic.

Regards,
Richard

Richard,

Thank you for getting back to me. I am a long time fan of Kroil!! Soaked them for 4 days and still will not break free. Presently have the cylinder in a jar filled with kerosene. Will see about ordering the tool. It would be good to have anyway as I have numerous reproduction ones and they are all flimsy.

Terry

[Yolla Bolly Brad]

Sometimes heating up the cylinder around the nipple with a propane torch will do the trick. I usually alternate between penetrating oil and heat.

[tljack]

I ended up ordering the commercially made version for rifle and revolver. After soaking the cylinder in Kroil for a week and then kerosene for a couple more, when the fitting arrived, I put it on a impact driver and they spun off like nothing. Ordering new cones and all should be good to go.

[Captainkirk]

Kroil is good stuff. Glad it worked out for you, Terry!

[Hawg]

Kerosene by itself will work but it takes longer. You can put kerosene in a metal bucket and it will eventually leech through the seam but once it does that bucket will never hold gas. I dug up a 92 Winchester that had been buried so long the wood had rotted off and it was badly pitted. A three month soak in kero freed it up.