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Magazine Question for GT
Since GT doesnt have a Magazine section yet (I do think it is a good idea to have one) I was wondering if he has a die to pass or tap through the mag bodies that will remove dents, etc. Also would this adjust back to spec the alignment of the mag lips? I saw a mag tool like this in a book somewhere. Seems like you could revamp a messed up mag with one! Thanks guys! [img]confused.gif[/img]
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Ted i had one made. it works great on sheet metal mags. i use sizing oil from my realoading bench and a brass hammer and they come out realy nice.
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Hi Ted! Actually, I do have a replica of that tool! And it works pretty well for minor dents and such, but.....there is no way to reform the shell back to it's original dimension with out a complete finishing/sizing die, much like the same principle as used in reloading! till...later...G.T.
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Can anyone post of picture of the dies you have or are talking about? <img src="graemlins/burnout.gif" border="0" alt="[burnout]" />
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Hi Bill! Glad you made the jump! The mandrel that is used for inside work is the same as is used in an armorer's kit! A similer inside mandrel would be used along with dies ,top & bottom, or, side to side, to press the sheetmetal into it's final shape, I have never seen a set before, but I understand the principle used to form the tube....It is all speculation by me though....no proof.... <img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" /> till...later...G.T.
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Well, since I have a (dubious) collection of bent WWI mag tubes I am constantly thinking of a way to get them back into smooth functionality. I have some really beautiful mag bottoms for them (hmmm..) and a nice internally correct die set would be interesting to at least see (might be a too much to own, though.
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Bill if you haveBenders luger holster book , look at page 331.
i will try and get a pic of mine to you or posted here Russ
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[quote]Originally posted by BILL:
<strong>Can anyone post of picture of the dies you have or are talking about? <img src="graemlins/burnout.gif" border="0" alt="[burnout]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>
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Sorry about the blank reply above, I'm still trying to figure out how this site works. I think I have it now.
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In case you are wondering Russ... I edited your original post and deleted all the other tries you made to get your photo to show... it seems like you have the hang of it now!
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So Russ, GT, the die goes through the magazine and pushes out and reams it to a smoother body?
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thanks John
this one goes inside from the lower end and takes dents out that are dented in. Russ
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Hi Ed, You have to insert the mandrel into the mag. and tap on the dent/shell, with a nylon, plastic, or possibly a brass hammer, sometimes I even use a small steel ballpeen hammer.....It is actually amazing how the dents come out ....sometimes..., you can make quite an improvement in a mag. by tapping out the dents...till...later...G.T. <img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" />
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FYI Russ,
If you see the icon with the pencil and paper above your post, you can edit ANY post that you make unless the tread gets locked by a Site Moderator or Administrator..... A really nice feature. Of course you can only edit your own posts unless your are one of the Forum Moderators or an Administrator..
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Russ, Thanks for posting the picture of the mandrel you had made. I have passed on dented mags in the past (reasonably priced) because of the dents. I think this would be great asset to anyone who might have a lot of early Lugers in their collection. Every once in awhile I get the urge to beat on some dented steel and a tool like that would be ideal. Can you either post or pm me on the details of how/who made the tool. Was it here in the NW? Thanks.
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Bill check your p.m.
russ <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />
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