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GT,
I have no idea what a drum magazine spring looks like, but assuming it is some type of spirally wound flat spring, you might consider finding someone around your area that specializes in repair of antique clocks. They deal with those type of springs all the time and may be able to help find something that might work..... Just a thought..... |
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Hi John, I considered that..but the spring was cracked in several places as well... I think a candidate for replacement... and I'm working toward that end... Thanks for the post though... best to you John, til...lat'r...GT....
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GT, I understand that it has to be replaced, but some of these old clock repair masters have all sorts of spiral springs in their store of parts (They're almost as bad as luger collectors at hoarding parts....) and may have a spring or spring stock that would work to fashion a replacement......
As I said, just a thought..... Good luck!!!!!!!! |
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Hello to all! Well, I couldn't wait...... There is an old adage, "If you sit in the pilots seat of a 747 long enough, sooner or later, you'll think you can fly it!"
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hello to all! Just yesterday.. I received in the mail, 20 pounds of SAE 1075 strip spring steel! It is dimensioned perfect for the task at hand.... I also have acquired the necessary carbide drill bits, and the proper rivet! LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!! .....
![]() BTW, still need, the proper rivet set, and a spring preloading fixture???... Lot's to do, before, I do it??... (oxymoron thing again?) full speed ahead! ..... ![]() |
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Go Gettum my friend!!!!~Eric
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Have you looked into substituting a PPSh spring or one from another drum fed weapon? MR
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Hi MR, not at this point, getting the correct length and dimensions on all other aspects of the spring are hard to find out in the wild.... I usually am a stickler to going along with original specs.... And, I have all the correct materials, forward is the only direction now??... Best to you, til...lat'r....GT
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The relic Bing magazine with a hopefully useful main spring will go out in the mail next week. Just resend me your address details again
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Well, it hasn't gotten any cheaper! I had to replace an $850.00 motor on my Inger. Rand air compressor, to run the new rivet gun I just bought! I have also spent about $150.00 on materials to make the spring winder thingy, and the drill fixture for the different holes needed...
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Ok Rich! ......
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Hi to all, well for those of you who have never seen what the inside of a drum mag looks like, here you go! Pictures will be posted as soon as I can find one of the moderators to help me! ....
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I will post them, an honor~~ Eric
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Thanks Eric! You are a gentleman! ...best to all, til...lat'r...GT...
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The next set of pics shows a relic from the battlefield! It was beyond any practical use, but the dimension check it provided was super helpful... Also, this is what 100 springs looks like prior to being born! And, last but not least, my custom spring winder, twister thingy? Best to all, til...lat'r....GT....
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Right here gentlemen..you have a stunning display of ingenuity, resourcesfullness, skill, dedication and expense. I have condensed all that into one word..insanity! I am positive GT must feel that way about it sometimes! All I have seen here is WAY beyond my pay grade... not to mention skill level.
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I think Rich, Rick & Eric have it right! There will be blood! ....
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