I haven't had a need to use the above tool for a while. But it worked like a
charm when last I used it. I loaned it to a friend, since then and haven't
even looked at it. I had a small job to do the other day and when I tried
to fire some nails into metal and cement block, the cartridge wouldn't fire.
I tried a number of them thinking I had gotten some duds. Still no luck. I
thought maybe the firing pin is broken and tried to disassemble the tool.
There is a nut on the top of the handle that I think needs to be removed to
gain access; however, it just turns. The nut is smashed down pretty heavily
on the rod that it secures and don't know how to get it off yet. I would
have to clamp the plastic handle and then try to use a wrench on it. It
could well ruin the plastic handle.

Anyone with some suggestions as to how to proceed on this? Another site to
go to? Thanks,

Leif

On Sep 16, 2:58 am, "Leif Thorvaldson" wrote:
I haven't had a need to use the above tool for a while. But it worked like a
charm when last I used it. I loaned it to a friend, since then and haven't
even looked at it. I had a small job to do the other day and when I tried
to fire some nails into metal and cement block, the cartridge wouldn't fire.
I tried a number of them thinking I had gotten some duds. Still no luck. I
thought maybe the firing pin is broken and tried to disassemble the tool.
There is a nut on the top of the handle that I think needs to be removed to
gain access; however, it just turns. The nut is smashed down pretty heavily
on the rod that it secures and don't know how to get it off yet. I would
have to clamp the plastic handle and then try to use a wrench on it. It
could well ruin the plastic handle.

Anyone with some suggestions as to how to proceed on this? Another site to
go to? Thanks,

Leif

Try going to the manufacture's site to get the various trouble
shooting instructions, manuals, etc. Check the breech to make sure
that part of a used casing isn't stuck in it. I had a similar problem
several years ago and it seems to me that that's where the problem
lay. The new load wouldn't fully seat thereby preventing firing.

Leif Thorvaldson wrote:
I haven't had a need to use the above tool for a while. But it worked like a
charm when last I used it. I loaned it to a friend, since then and haven't
even looked at it. I had a small job to do the other day and when I tried
to fire some nails into metal and cement block, the cartridge wouldn't fire.
I tried a number of them thinking I had gotten some duds. Still no luck. I
thought maybe the firing pin is broken and tried to disassemble the tool.
There is a nut on the top of the handle that I think needs to be removed to
gain access; however, it just turns. The nut is smashed down pretty heavily
on the rod that it secures and don't know how to get it off yet. I would
have to clamp the plastic handle and then try to use a wrench on it. It
could well ruin the plastic handle.

Anyone with some suggestions as to how to proceed on this?

Contact the friend you loaned it to to discuss replacement?

--
Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA

that will teach you to loan tools out
"Nova" wrote in message
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Leif Thorvaldson wrote:
I haven't had a need to use the above tool for a while. But it worked
like a charm when last I used it. I loaned it to a friend, since then
and haven't even looked at it. I had a small job to do the other day and
when I tried to fire some nails into metal and cement block, the
cartridge wouldn't fire. I tried a number of them thinking I had gotten
some duds. Still no luck. I thought maybe the firing pin is broken and
tried to disassemble the tool. There is a nut on the top of the handle
that I think needs to be removed to gain access; however, it just turns.
The nut is smashed down pretty heavily on the rod that it secures and
don't know how to get it off yet. I would have to clamp the plastic
handle and then try to use a wrench on it. It could well ruin the
plastic handle.

Anyone with some suggestions as to how to proceed on this?

Contact the friend you loaned it to to discuss replacement?

--
Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA

"Leif Thorvaldson" wrote in message
...
I haven't had a need to use the above tool for a while. But it worked like
a charm when last I used it. I loaned it to a friend, since then and
haven't even looked at it. I had a small job to do the other day and when
I tried to fire some nails into metal and cement block, the cartridge
wouldn't fire. I tried a number of them thinking I had gotten some duds.
Still no luck. I thought maybe the firing pin is broken and tried to
disassemble the tool. There is a nut on the top of the handle that I think
needs to be removed to gain access; however, it just turns. The nut is
smashed down pretty heavily on the rod that it secures and don't know how
to get it off yet. I would have to clamp the plastic handle and then try
to use a wrench on it. It could well ruin the plastic handle.

Anyone with some suggestions as to how to proceed on this? Another site to
go to? Thanks,

Leif


Have you tried fresh new loads yet? Is there an indentation near the rim of
the cartridge?

"Leon" wrote in message
.. .

"Leif Thorvaldson" wrote in message
...
I haven't had a need to use the above tool for a while. But it worked like
a charm when last I used it. I loaned it to a friend, since then and
haven't even looked at it. I had a small job to do the other day and when
I tried to fire some nails into metal and cement block, the cartridge
wouldn't fire. I tried a number of them thinking I had gotten some duds.
Still no luck. I thought maybe the firing pin is broken and tried to
disassemble the tool. There is a nut on the top of the handle that I think
needs to be removed to gain access; however, it just turns. The nut is
smashed down pretty heavily on the rod that it secures and don't know how
to get it off yet. I would have to clamp the plastic handle and then try
to use a wrench on it. It could well ruin the plastic handle.

Anyone with some suggestions as to how to proceed on this? Another site
to go to? Thanks,

Leif


Have you tried fresh new loads yet? Is there an indentation near the rim
of the cartridge?

=======The cartridges weren't dented as normal for a rimfire cartridge.
That's why I thought the problem lay with the firing pin. Only problem now
is: How do I get it out of the tool? Will I have to clamp the plastic
handle in a vise and wrench off the nut. I can't seem to find any tech
support for Remington on this tool. Any ideas? Thanks,

Leif

If the thread is mushed over from hammering, you will never unscrew it. Last
time I looked these things were only about $20.00, just buy another one,
possibly this time go for the more expensive trigger operated version.

"Leif Thorvaldson" wrote in message
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"Leon" wrote in message
.. .

"Leif Thorvaldson" wrote in message
...
I haven't had a need to use the above tool for a while. But it worked
like a charm when last I used it. I loaned it to a friend, since then
and haven't even looked at it. I had a small job to do the other day and
when I tried to fire some nails into metal and cement block, the
cartridge wouldn't fire. I tried a number of them thinking I had gotten
some duds. Still no luck. I thought maybe the firing pin is broken and
tried to disassemble the tool. There is a nut on the top of the handle
that I think needs to be removed to gain access; however, it just turns.
The nut is smashed down pretty heavily on the rod that it secures and
don't know how to get it off yet. I would have to clamp the plastic
handle and then try to use a wrench on it. It could well ruin the
plastic handle.

Anyone with some suggestions as to how to proceed on this? Another site
to go to? Thanks,

Leif


Have you tried fresh new loads yet? Is there an indentation near the rim
of the cartridge?

=======The cartridges weren't dented as normal for a rimfire cartridge.
That's why I thought the problem lay with the firing pin. Only problem
now is: How do I get it out of the tool? Will I have to clamp the
plastic handle in a vise and wrench off the nut. I can't seem to find any
tech support for Remington on this tool. Any ideas? Thanks,

Leif

"Dave in Houston" wrote in message
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"Leif Thorvaldson" wrote in message
...

Anyone with some suggestions as to how to proceed on this? Another site
to go to? Thanks,

Buy the HILTI (albeit just slightly more expensive).
--
NuWave Dave in Houston
====== Thanks, guys. The HILTI is a bit pricey for my use; however, the
trigger operated Remington seems to be the way to go. As usual, great
advice on this group!

Leif