The next step was to design the tooling necessary to bend the springs for an AR-180B rifle. A couple of pictures of the tooling necessary to [...]]]> A while back we showed you the springs that we obtained for the AR-180B safety and bolt hold open. We bought these with out the tabs pre-bent and trimmed.

The next step was to design the tooling necessary to bend the springs for an AR-180B rifle. A couple of pictures of the tooling necessary to bend the spring at a proper angle

Not as simple as it looks.

The spring wire put in for the first bend.

The tool necessary to bend the spring.

After the first bend

Pivot pin moved to second op position.

The bending handle re-installed.

Second op completed.

This is where and how the spring is installed.

A quick video showing how it’s done.