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Post by SfcMigs on Dec 9, 2007 22:48:29 GMT -5
My Thompson developed a crack where the barrel meets the main part of the gun. There is only a small piece of metal there to stop the barrel from wobbling or coming off all together. Some of the guys at the "Battle of the Bulge" event this weekend told me there were posts on how to weld this or repair it. Needless to say I couldn't find any posts. If anyone knows or can suggest how to fix this, I'd sure apprciate it.
Thanks for the help.
SFC Migs
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TommyGunner
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Post by TommyGunner on Dec 9, 2007 23:07:00 GMT -5
Shove an exacto knife blade down it and super glue the crap out of it....worked for me!
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Post by fido on Dec 10, 2007 6:25:01 GMT -5
maybe this helps you out  |
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Post by SfcMigs on Dec 10, 2007 17:58:17 GMT -5
Thanks. I'll give it a try. I actually found a site www.airsoftsmith.com which is a repair site. They offer a bracket type repair job for $69.99. I might try it myself 1st and then if needed use them unless anyone has heard bad things about these guys. |
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Post by YankeeDiv26 on Dec 10, 2007 18:01:19 GMT -5
I'm sure the airsoftsmith site does a good job, but 70 bucks seems a little steep. I made a bracket for mine that took about 15 minutes, if you have an electric drill, a small scrap of metal, and a few screws you can do it fairly easily. Some people swear by JB weld on this job too.
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Post by Nimlas on Dec 10, 2007 19:10:20 GMT -5
JB Weld is your friend here. Goop some on and let it sit. Once it drys you're good as new.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Dec 10, 2007 21:08:27 GMT -5
Ideally one should reinforce the weak pock metal design on the Thompson with JB weld BEFORE it beaks but if one fails to do so (As did I) and your Tommie gun breaks the JB weld repair works quite well. Mine has held up inspite of extensive use for about three years now. I always figured if it broke I'd do the M1928 kit on the guts.
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Post by m1891 on Dec 16, 2007 19:50:45 GMT -5
someone should go into making these.
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Post by theactionman on Dec 17, 2007 9:53:34 GMT -5
The same thing just happened to my Clone Tommy, where can i find JB weld? Are we talking home depot, or a hobby shop?
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Post by sharpshooter on Dec 17, 2007 9:56:00 GMT -5
your cyma clone developed a crack?  ? Damn...............that means the problem wasn't fixed on this model.... I'll have to buy a brace now...........................   Where can you pickup JB weld?? |
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Post by theactionman on Dec 17, 2007 10:20:24 GMT -5
I did lose that little screw on top of the barrel when i took it off, that may have something to do with it, and i was playing in 20 degree cold, which probably made the plastic very brittle. also, i just went to the website and you can get it at auto stores, home depot and walmart
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Post by sharpshooter on Dec 17, 2007 10:47:19 GMT -5
Alright thanks......
I may put a small layer on just in case.
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Post by schmitty on Dec 17, 2007 12:28:47 GMT -5
Here's a guide I wrote about how to repair or reinforce a Thompson. ww2aa.proboards45.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=technical&thread=1168486850&page=1 If the pictures don't come up right click on them and hit show picture, or hit property's and copy the URL to your address bar. I know a lot of people swear by just glooping JB weld all over the weak/broken parts but I feel a whole lot better with a solid piece of metal in there. JB weld is good stuff, but remember it's just epoxy, not at all comparable to actual welding. Schmitty |
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Post by 2nd Bat on Dec 17, 2007 15:51:30 GMT -5
The JB weld is much stronger if you place a section of actual metal in the "Weld" as a kind of rebar. It doesn't take alot to reinforce the weak point and again it's best if you do it preventively rather then after the fact.
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Post by SfcMigs on Dec 17, 2007 17:42:22 GMT -5
Thanx for the advice guys. The JB weld worked great! I picked it up at Home Depot for $4.00
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Post by schmitty on Dec 18, 2007 17:09:20 GMT -5
That's a good idea John (2nd b) In fact to go even further.. You could add a fine mesh material (screen door mesh for example) embedded in the glue to really add even more strength, especially if it surrounds the parts being glued.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Dec 18, 2007 17:34:23 GMT -5
A wire mesh strip is generally what I use. It can be cut and shaped into whatever you want to strengthen and then the Jb weld covers and hides it. It adds tremedous strength to your repair and allows you to fill larger areas when needed.
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