Removing a locking shoulder?

Will+1 · September 10, 2002, 14:23

What's the best way to remove a locking shoulder from a receiver? I have a two ton bearing press to work with but what do I use to "push" it out?

jimmieZ · September 10, 2002, 14:41

I first get a piece of heavy card stock (like a business card) & use a sharp knife to cut a 1/2 in "X" in the center. I place the card stock on top of a large socket from my 1/2 in. drive socket set. I place the receiver over the card stock so the "X" is under the large end of the locking shoulder & the locking shoulder is centered over the wide mouth of the socket. I use a heavy punch & hammer the shoulder out into the socket. The card stock prevents marring the finish on the receiver.

Jim Z

Will+1 · September 10, 2002, 14:46

Thanks guys. I will beat it out. Have many big hammers and punches!

**bykerhd** · September 10, 2002, 14:48

I usually drill a hole in a piece of scrap hardwood or plywood(hardwood veneer stuff is the best) and lay whatever I am removing a pin from on that. Maybe a shop rag on the wood to protect the metal finish if I'm feeling picky. Try to match up a punch as close in size & shape as possible to the pin. For flat pins use a starter punch, it won't bend as easily.

**W.E.G.** · September 10, 2002, 18:25

1/4" hex-head bolt with the threaded portion dremeled-off.

Wood block found under sink.

Big-a$$ vise

**W.E.G.** · September 10, 2002, 18:33

another pic of the toolz

**W.E.G.** · September 10, 2002, 18:35

The LS gets pressed out of the receiver and into the hole in the piece of wood.

NZ L1A1 Collector · September 10, 2002, 23:41

Great Idea Gary

For those that want to HAMMER the Locking Shouder out should be aware that if it is then the Locking Shoulder SHOULD be thrown away because the LS will be prone to fracturing.

A similar method to Garrys can be used to install the locking shoulder. ........ Please try not to Hammer them in and out, it could be detramental to your health in the long run.

There are 3 critical points of safely in the FAL/L1A1
1. Heaspace
2. Locking Shoulder
3. Safety Sear (this is the BADDDDD part your not allowed, It is in-fact a critical safety device that is designed to stop the rifle firing until the breech block and carrier are fully forward and locked....... Dumb BATF Agent's have made all your rifles 'unsafe' ... I wonder if you can sue them????)

I think it was 'lacking' an 'o'

ce · September 11, 2002, 12:31

Thanks for the advice, Kevin, but I would add a further word of caution and suggest that the hammer also be thrown away, as it too may be prone to fracturing.

HTHY

oksooner · September 11, 2002, 16:46

whot the hell is a lacking shoulder?

Bruce Allen · September 12, 2002, 12:18

Quote:

Originally posted by oksooner
whot the hell is a lacking shoulder?

Something we all don't have, duh

donker · September 13, 2002, 15:06

Quote:

Something we all don't have, duh

I love it.

September 10, 2002, 14:23	#1
Will+1 Registered FALaholic #: 2500 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 349	Removing a locking shoulder? What's the best way to remove a locking shoulder from a receiver? I have a two ton bearing press to work with but what do I use to "push" it out?

September 10, 2002, 18:35	#7
W.E.G. Administrator Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 1211 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Virginia Posts: 31,056	The LS gets pressed out of the receiver and into the hole in the piece of wood. __________________ . . . Ask me about the Mason-Dixon FAL Collectors Association.

September 10, 2002, 23:41	#8
NZ L1A1 Collector Moderator & Collectaholic FALaholic #: 45 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,883	Great Idea Gary For those that want to HAMMER the Locking Shouder out should be aware that if it is then the Locking Shoulder SHOULD be thrown away because the LS will be prone to fracturing. A similar method to Garrys can be used to install the locking shoulder. ........ Please try not to Hammer them in and out, it could be detramental to your health in the long run. There are 3 critical points of safely in the FAL/L1A1 1. Heaspace 2. Locking Shoulder 3. Safety Sear (this is the BADDDDD part your not allowed, It is in-fact a critical safety device that is designed to stop the rifle firing until the breech block and carrier are fully forward and locked....... Dumb BATF Agent's have made all your rifles 'unsafe' ... I wonder if you can sue them????) I think it was 'lacking' an 'o' __________________ Rifle, 7.62 mm, L1A1 Collector & Researcher. NEW ZEALAND Last edited by NZ L1A1 Collector; September 11, 2002 at 18:26.

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September 10, 2002, 14:41	#2
jimmieZ Registered Contributor FALaholic #: 319 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Marietta, GA, USA Posts: 648	I first get a piece of heavy card stock (like a business card) & use a sharp knife to cut a 1/2 in "X" in the center. I place the card stock on top of a large socket from my 1/2 in. drive socket set. I place the receiver over the card stock so the "X" is under the large end of the locking shoulder & the locking shoulder is centered over the wide mouth of the socket. I use a heavy punch & hammer the shoulder out into the socket. The card stock prevents marring the finish on the receiver. Jim Z

September 10, 2002, 14:46	#3
Will+1 Registered FALaholic #: 2500 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 349	Thanks guys. I will beat it out. Have many big hammers and punches!

September 10, 2002, 14:48	#4
bykerhd Dinosaur Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 2798 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Burlington Vermont area Posts: 13,262	I usually drill a hole in a piece of scrap hardwood or plywood(hardwood veneer stuff is the best) and lay whatever I am removing a pin from on that. Maybe a shop rag on the wood to protect the metal finish if I'm feeling picky. Try to match up a punch as close in size & shape as possible to the pin. For flat pins use a starter punch, it won't bend as easily.

September 11, 2002, 12:31	#9
ce Registered FALaholic #: 373 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,907	Thanks for the advice, Kevin, but I would add a further word of caution and suggest that the hammer also be thrown away, as it too may be prone to fracturing. HTHY

September 11, 2002, 16:46	#10
oksooner Registered FALaholic #: 6817 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tulsa Posts: 103	whot the hell is a lacking shoulder?