[RobertSims]

Let me start off by saying that although this is my first post, I have been lurking around the forums for a while... This mod and its guide is the first in a series of minor tweaks that I plan on putting my new mini through so keep your eyes pealed for the next ones. (The next one will be countersinking the rear trigger frame screw.)

Supplies needed:
1. A clamping knob with female insert size 8-32. ($ 1.41 at lowes)
2. A three inch threaded rod size 8-32. ($ 0.56 at lowes)
3. A dremel with cutting wheel, or a hacksaw.
3. Loctite or super glue.

Steps:
1. Cut the three inch threaded rod down to about an inch and a quarter.
2. Apply some loctite or super glue to one end of the threads.
3. Screw this side into the clamping knob and let dry.
4. Disassemble the stock feedneck, and replace the screw with the one you just made.
5. Enjoy your new tool free feedneck.

Pictures:







Summary:
Like almost everyone else I would consider myself lazy and having to use an allen wrench to loosen and tighten the feedneck was just too much of Invert to ask of me. Personally, for only two dollars this mod ranks just bellow the magnet mod in usefulness and functionality v. cost.

[Huffman///]

This should work with other feednecks aswell? say ccm ones?

[coolicarboy]

This is awesome!

[4x4le]

cool, I might have to do this

[tnttactical]

On my way to lowes

[beowulf88]

awesome. i'm lazy too, was thinking of putting a thumbscew on the gripcover too.

[Thudmeister]

Nice. I replaced mine with a Smart Parts clamping feed neck because my stock one spun around further putting the arm out front. B-ugly that way.

[kokopuff!]

sticky sticky sticky, not this thread by it's self, but should be put into a sticky for sure

[THE_INCREDIBLE_BULK]

I'd just steal a thumbscrew from work if I wanted... But then again. You guys don't work there.
I know we have some, I'd have to look though.

[JokersWild53]

awesome

[tnttactical]

Thanks for the idea, just finished it and it works great!!! BYE BYE alan wrench!

[coolicarboy]

Make this into a sticky! Its VERY useful for lazy people like me..

[Cerealforbreakfast]

its about time someone smart posted in this n00b-ridden forum

[93civiccpe]

Great idea and great writeup. I would advise the use of red loctite on the threads going to the clamping knob. Blue would brobably break free after time. That or go even more permenant with JB weld. In any case, nice idea and writeup.

[SuxXarD (Banned)]

Looks good, but the knob looks too smooth to turn, especially when you've got sweaty/painted hands.

[SteveIsGr8]

Originally Posted by SuxXarD

Looks good, but the knob looks too smooth to turn, especially when you've got sweaty/painted hands.

It seems like that won't be a big issue since you turn the knob just to snug the feedneck, then flip the lever to get it tight. Unless you just have a wussy grip

Steve

[Chickenmunga]

Damn I'm going to see if I can rig this up for my Quest too

[RobertSims]

edit: superfail on my part, sorry for bringing up such an old thread...

I accidentally replied to the wrong thread. I apologize...

[nerdcore]

Well now that you revived it, could you update your pics? lol!

[paperchasin]

Originally Posted by nerdcore

Well now that you revived it, could you update your pics? lol!

+2.........

[RobertSims]

You guys asked for it...







Someone else did another write up with different pictures after I did my original post... That can be found near the bottom of http://www.pbreview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=423017 this page...