Tiz Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 (edited) I had a lot of magazines that would not feed properly, jam etc. After seeing a thread on Glen Whittenberger’s "mag anvil" and discovering that Glen had unfortunately passed away, I embarked on a project to make a tool to fix my mags. After a lot of trial and error I believe I have come up with an improved version of Glen's tool, at least it worked for me. I used several magazines that were gauged and adjusted by PK to get the dimensions correct. As can be seen in the pictures I added an alignment bolt through the magazine catch hole to secure the tool to the correct height and made the tool thick enough that it fits snugly inside the magazine body to correct any potential dents in the sides of the magazine. I made the tool long enough to work on both 20 & 30 round mags and about 21/2 inches longer than a 30 round mag so it could be held in a vise. Once inserted with the alignment bolt in place some gentle tapping with a nylon faced gunsmith hammer brought the feed lips back where they belong. I hate to call it a "mag anvil" since that congers up visions of using a 4 pound hammer on the magazines, gentle persuasion works better. Edited January 26, 2020 by Tiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timkel Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Well done. Do you plan on selling any? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2t2 Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 I would be interested in one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSU Tiger Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Excellent improvements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full auto 45 Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiz Posted January 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 (edited) Well done. Do you plan on selling any?Well, I hadn't really thought about it, I just needed something to fix all my magazines and got the inspiration from seeing pictures of Glen's creation. I suppose I could fabricate more but I would have no idea what to charge. Any suggestions from the community? Edited January 26, 2020 by Tiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wv1928 Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Looks like it should do the job. i think you did a great job on the tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantpanda4 Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 You did it the right way, indexing from the mag release hole. That was always my issue with Glen's. Have you tried it out yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiz Posted January 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 You did it the right way, indexing from the mag release hole. That was always my issue with Glen's. Have you tried it out yet?Yes I have. It worked on the mags that I had issues with. They work fine now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen1005 Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 I would be interested in one also. Thanks. Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiz Posted January 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 It appears there a growing interest in the repair tool. I guess I need to come up with a catchy name. I may have to get to work in the shop. I would also have to determine a price as well, figuring the cost of the materials etc. Any suggestions on what is a fair price ? I know in 2003 Glen was charging about $50.00 for his mag anvil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vettom Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 Put me in for 2 please thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanksguy Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 I am interested as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantpanda4 Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 I would buy one also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autorotate Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 Put me down for one as well. I was about to start a thread asking if anyone had such a tool that they could bring to Tracie’s shoot in August so I could fix two of my magazines that had feed issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APEXgunparts Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 I can see needing 2, one for the house and one for the shop. If you are thinking about a production run, I would like to talk about having these to sell on the APEX web site.Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSU Tiger Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 I'd be interested in one if the price can be kept to around $100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiz Posted January 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 I'd be interested in one if the price can be kept to around $100.I am thinking that would probably be about where I would be at, with material and time. I just wonder how much interest there would be at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiz Posted January 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 I can see needing 2, one for the house and one for the shop. If you are thinking about a production run, I would like to talk about having these to sell on the APEX web site. RichardThanks Richard. That is a real complement. We will see how it goes and keep the offer in mind. At the present time it's a one off, but making more is certainly possible if there is a real interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSU Tiger Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 I'd be interested in one if the price can be kept to around $100.I am thinking that would probably be about where I would be at, with material and time. I just wonder how much interest there would be at that price. If the original tool was $50, accounting for inflation, I guessed at $100. It would be a once in a lifetime purchase and pay for itself after a few uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimcrew Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 Id be down for one at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APEXgunparts Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 I can see needing 2, one for the house and one for the shop. If you are thinking about a production run, I would like to talk about having these to sell on the APEX web site. RichardThanks Richard. That is a real complement. We will see how it goes and keep the offer in mind. At the present time it's a one off, but making more is certainly possible if there is a real interest. I have spent enough time "adjusting" the feed lips on all sorts of magazines to appreciate a mandrel made to make the task easier and do a consistent job.I like the idea of carrying parts and tools to keep our guns running better.I added the new manufacture M1A1 barrels based on feedback here, and hope to soon carry the "generic" 50 round drums that seemed to be well liked. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSMG28 Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 Tiz, Put me on your list for one of your creations. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dillinger Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 Great piece of kit.As a product name how about: MAG-IC Just an idea from a new but dedicated English Thompson magazine collector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 I'd be interested as well.Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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