Hows about a tool thread???

[DAA1]

Maybe even make it a sticky.
Thinking about the tools you need to maintain your rifle.
Some are essential, others nice to have, all be can be bought as you need them and can be used on other firearms. A good set of tools that you can find when you need them makes life easier.

#1 set of good feeler guages, Harbor Freight or walley world special, craftsman or snap-on if you got the $$$

#2 Rubber mallet, get a cheap one from the dump table at the hardware store.

#3 Adjustable wrench to put the bolt head back on.

#4 Good set of punches, brass and steel ones

#5 Small brass hammer to use with punches

#6 Good set of screwdrivers

#7 Good mat to clean/repair your rifle on, solvent proof is a plus.

#8 Tote tray or tool box to keep all your stuff in

#9 Good set of dental type picks, for cleaning all the crevices, harbor freight has em cheap.

#10 Caliper to measure your bolt head and rollers.

I am sure I missed a few things, feel free to add to the list.
One of the most important tools besides your brain is a good set of feeler guages.

#11) a regular 45cal cleaning brush to clean the chamber flutes

Here are some great cleaning accessories from E&L designed for the HK:
http://www.elmfg.com/store/brushes.html

#12) Chamber Face Cleaning Brush

#13) Receiver Cleaning Brush

#14) Knurled Rod

or combo:
Contains Chamber Face Cleaning Brush, Receiver Cleaning Brush and Knurled Rod
The Great 308

#15 12 gauge mop for inside the cocking tube.
weasel_master

#16 Front sight adjustment tool.
WildBillCody

[richl]

a good bottle of scotch ... and a pack of smokes maybe two .......

[Sky Buster]

And a can of Cope

[cimmaronkid]

Let's not forget the highly educated and qualified gun smiths that built our Cetmes!:monkey: :monkey:

[jfowl31]

+1 on the can of Hagen... and a good brass spittoon if you got it.

[Geilt]

a fresh pot of coffee to help you stay awake while trying to find the cocking lever spring that just shot off in some random direction.

[The Great 308]

#11) a regular 45cal cleaning brush to clean the chamber flutes

Here are some great cleaning accessories from E&L designed for the HK:

#12) Chamber Face Cleaning Brush (http://www.elmfg.com/store/brushes.html#Anchor-46919)

#13) Receiver Cleaning Brush (http://www.elmfg.com/store/brushes.html#Anchor-47383)

#14) Knurled Rod (http://www.elmfg.com/store/brushes.html#Anchor-17304)

or combo:
Contains Chamber Face Cleaning Brush, Receiver Cleaning Brush and Knurled Rod

[weasel_master]

12 gauge mop for inside the cocking tube.

[WildBillCody]

Front sight adjustment tool.