Connor Posted April 19, 2024 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2024 Three more barrel wrenches ready to go for anyone who needs a Thompson barrel removed and/or installed. One of these is for a forum member, the other two are up for grabs. Please email patriotfabanddesign@yahoo.com if interested or DM me on the forum. $150 + shipping. Thanks! Connor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodBunnyKustoms Posted April 23, 2024 Report Share Posted April 23, 2024 On 4/2/2024 at 11:50 PM, Connor said: Hey man, thanks for sharing. That is an interesting option. Is the barrel you put back on a finned barrel or un-finned? Only curious because I imagine a smooth Thompson barrel would have less friction with the wire leash than a finned barrel would. Im glad it worked for you but I too would have my doubts that it would always work. Not hating on the idea, it’s a cheaper option that might be worth trying. I will say it is nice having a dedicated tool that you know works every time. Hey Connor yes only experienced on finned barrels, helped a buddy do a couple removals and replacements. So far batting 1.00 but I am curious about smooth barrels. I imagine similar results as the silicone coating was very grippy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Posted May 1, 2024 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2024 I’ve got one Thompson Barrel wrench left from this latest batch. Next batch is starting up next week. If you would like to purchase it, this is the one you will get. Please message patriotfabanddesign@yahoo.com or message me on MGB. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye10216 Posted May 2, 2024 Report Share Posted May 2, 2024 I received mine and it is a dandy! Connor was a pleasure to work with as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Posted May 22, 2024 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2024 On 5/2/2024 at 1:07 PM, buckeye10216 said: I received mine and it is a dandy! Connor was a pleasure to work with as well. Thank you for the shoutout! I’m glad you like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Posted July 9, 2024 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2024 (edited) For anyone who is curious, I am still making these. I am very grateful for the response thus far and I have been trying to keep these in stock. I’ve made a few changes lately to optimize performance that I wanted to post about. 1. I have switched over to grade 8 hardware to handle higher stress applications. 2. I also began welding the nuts to the bottom side of the wrench so that only one box wrench or socket is needed to tighten the clamp. 3. Lastly, I added a mfg process to turn the ID on my lathe to add a nice bevel prior to welding the wrench together. This bevel aids in installation for all Thompsons but this addition was fairly necessary when working on 1928 models with the square profile fins. The problem comes from trying to stay concentric to the fins while fighting the grip tang. If you have one of my wrenches and have a 1928, this bevel can be added with about 10 minutes of dremel work with a 1/2” diameter 60grit drum sander. The cost for the wrench is $150 + shipping. This includes the receiver spacers which can be used to “space” the nose section of the receiver off the vice or shop press. If you are interested, please send me your shipping address and information to patriotfabanddesign@yahoo.com and I’ll get a shipping quote for you. I usually have a few in stock and continuously replace them but my lead times are a few days to a week if it gets busy. Wrenches are built in Reno, Nevada and generally shipping is $12-15 on the west coast and goes up to about $20-$25 on the east coast. Note: I am not going to be doing anymore international shipments. I will also have a new YouTube video posted soon about removing a 1928 Thompson barrel from a customers parts kit. This was a fun experience. Please feel free to let me know if there are any questions. Edited July 11, 2024 by Connor Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Posted September 16, 2024 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2024 I’ve started making two different types of barrel wrenches. One is a “shorted” version for removing SBR barrels, MG barrels, or parts kits barrel stubs. There is no benefit of using my original 4” barrel wrench on 10.5” barrels because the barrel taper on 10.5” barrels starts around 2”. So I’ve made a 3” “shorted” (shortest I could make it). One additional benefit to the “shortened” wrench is that it is easier to get around the grip tang then the 4” model, less room for it to bind before the grip tang returns to its home position. The original 4” wrench is still the suggested tool for removing S/A 16” Kahr barrels to maximize barrel surface area contact, but either wrench will work for installing your new barrel, whatever the length. Let me know if you have any questions! I also currently have wrenches in stock ready to ship! Thanks! -Connor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappy Posted September 16, 2024 Report Share Posted September 16, 2024 How much for the "shorty"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbt Posted October 13, 2024 Report Share Posted October 13, 2024 Hi Conner I would like to purchase the barrel wrench if I could, my email is jbronx5@yahoo.com if you could send details. Thanks! -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Posted October 14, 2024 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2024 On 9/16/2024 at 3:39 PM, Chappy said: How much for the "shorty"? Sorry for the delay in response. Both the shorty and the standard wrench variants are $150 + shipping. Some big changes regarding the wrench options that I will post about below! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Posted October 14, 2024 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2024 5 hours ago, Jbt said: Hi Conner I would like to purchase the barrel wrench if I could, my email is jbronx5@yahoo.com if you could send details. Thanks! -John Hi John, just sent you an email! thanks, connor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Posted October 14, 2024 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2024 (edited) Well I am changing things up a bit and I think this will benefit most customers. The new standard barrel wrench will be compatible with a standard 1/2” breaker bar. This brings my material cost down, reduces welding time, and will allow me to use standard packaging. These new wrenches are going to start at $120 shipped in the lower 48. All wrenches come with 1/2” aluminum receiver spacers and instructions. I will still offer the last wrench style with the built in handle if you prefer. Please see the pictures attached and feel free to ask any questions. If interested, please inquire at patriotfabanddesign@yahoo.com Breaker bar not included. Edited October 14, 2024 by Connor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Posted October 14, 2024 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2024 new YouTube video of said barrel wrench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMexican Posted October 16, 2024 Report Share Posted October 16, 2024 Ordered one of these tools yesterday! Looking forward to getting it! Thanks Connor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Posted October 18, 2024 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2024 On 10/16/2024 at 5:23 AM, TheMexican said: Ordered one of these tools yesterday! Looking forward to getting it! Thanks Connor! Thank you again for the business! Let me know if you need further instruction once you get it, happy to help. Connor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdWillys Posted October 27, 2024 Report Share Posted October 27, 2024 Email sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpedersen Posted October 31, 2024 Report Share Posted October 31, 2024 Interested in a shorty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireman Posted November 24, 2024 Report Share Posted November 24, 2024 Got my barrel wrench. Waiting on my tax stamp! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vettom Posted January 23, 2025 Report Share Posted January 23, 2025 I have a barrel wrench from a Doug Richardson design. To make sure you don't chance a mark on the barrel mine needs a paper business card to insert between the barrel and tool. FWIW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Posted January 23, 2025 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2025 3 hours ago, Vettom said: I have a barrel wrench from a Doug Richardson design. To make sure you don't chance a mark on the barrel mine needs a paper business card to insert between the barrel and tool. FWIW Appreciate the concern. I usually recommend a barrier as well. I’ve used paper and / or painters /electrical tape as an intermediate surface. A business card might be too thick for my wrench. the Doug Richardson wrenches work great. I’ve thought about reproducing them but it’s slightly cost prohibitive. Connor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyjon88 Posted February 25, 2025 Report Share Posted February 25, 2025 Got the latest iteration of the barrel wrench in today, and just spun the barrel off my m1 thompson. It worked great! Thank you sir for making these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Posted March 7, 2025 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2025 On 2/24/2025 at 6:35 PM, jonnyjon88 said: Got the latest iteration of the barrel wrench in today, and just spun the barrel off my m1 thompson. It worked great! Thank you sir for making these! Hey! Thank you for following up and sorry for the late reply! I’m happy it worked for you, it’s always good to hear back from customers and their successes. side note (and quick plug) I made a first gen handled Thompson barrel wrench for a customer this week and made a spare so if anyone is in need for an original wrench it is $175 shipped in the us. I almost always stock the latest gen that is compatible with the 1/2” breaker bar and those are still $120 shipped. Thanks again for the business John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
311.Hook Posted March 19, 2025 Report Share Posted March 19, 2025 Hey Connor! Just got my paperwork done to go to a 10.5 inch and I really need this tool! Could you sell me one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzsquid Posted April 1, 2025 Report Share Posted April 1, 2025 Do you have any of these left? If yes I’ll take one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Oracle Posted April 14, 2025 Report Share Posted April 14, 2025 Connor, I would like to get one of your new designed barrel removal tools, for my 1927A-1 Finned barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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