DarthMuffin Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 My precious Frankford Arsenal vibra-prime wasn't working so well. I couldn't get a tube loaded without something jamming up. I gave it a good looking-over and noticed a ridge on the inside between the plastic "head" and the metal tube on all of the tubes (got 4). Ran a 3/16th drill bit down to clean up that ridge, sprayed some brake cleaner down, ran a patch stuffed through with an 1/8" wood dowel -- good as new! Put in new batteries to complete the job and it's rockin' and rollin' as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 That's goos to hear, but I've seen brake cleaner attack some types of plastic. Obviously it didn't in this case, but if my Vibraprime ever takes a dump, I'll do anything to fix it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 (edited) My precious Frankford Arsenal vibra-prime wasn't working so well. I couldn't get a tube loaded without something jamming up. I gave it a good looking-over and noticed a ridge on the inside between the plastic "head" and the metal tube on all of the tubes (got 4). Ran a 3/16th drill bit down to clean up that ridge, sprayed some brake cleaner down, ran a patch stuffed through with an 1/8" wood dowel -- good as new! Put in new batteries to complete the job and it's rockin' and rollin' as usual. What "head" are you talking about? If you mean these things: Just take them off the tube, throw them away, and just hold the bare tube in place. Been doing it that way for years. Later, Chuck ETA: This tip was first (I think) seen in 2005 Edited March 11, 2010 by ChuckS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMuffin Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 My precious Frankford Arsenal vibra-prime wasn't working so well. I couldn't get a tube loaded without something jamming up. I gave it a good looking-over and noticed a ridge on the inside between the plastic "head" and the metal tube on all of the tubes (got 4). Ran a 3/16th drill bit down to clean up that ridge, sprayed some brake cleaner down, ran a patch stuffed through with an 1/8" wood dowel -- good as new! Put in new batteries to complete the job and it's rockin' and rollin' as usual. What "head" are you talking about? If you mean these things: Just take them off the tube, throw them away, and just hold the bare tube in place. Been doing it that way for years. Later, Chuck ETA: This tip was first (I think) seen in 2005 Yeah, those heads. I didn't know they came off. Didn't want to risk breaking any irreplacible parts. Should they give me trouble in the future I'll keep that in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Darth, I only have 2 of the original VP tubes. The rest that I use are Dillon with the pick-up thingy removed. I think the VP tubes are knurled under the adapter. I don't remember how I got them off the tube but just cutting them with a knife or some such thing should work fine. Later, Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I have never used the ones that came with the Vibra Prime. Have always used my Dillon tubes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ap38 Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I just twisted them off the aluminum tubes. Wish I would have bought two vibra primes when I got mine. Short sighted...................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I was the exception to the rule, and bought 2 Vibra Primes and a whole boatload of tubes to go with them. However it is easier to use them WITHOUT the adapters. Just pull them right off to simplify things. Yeah they are knurled on the top, and they are actually a bit longer than the standard Dillon tubes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I just noticed one of these hard to find items NIB on some big auction site. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Yeah ... with 11 bids so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmgm37 Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Yea, I was bidding on it till it got over $30.....its up to $61 now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveU Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Yea, I was bidding on it till it got over $30.....its up to $61 now! ...worth twice that IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Why aren't one of our engineer forum vendors creating a replacement?????????????? Seriously. There is no excuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 (edited) Why aren't one of our engineer forum vendors creating a replacement?????????????? Seriously. There is no excuse. Lawsuits? Edited March 16, 2010 by ChuckS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Why aren't one of our engineer forum vendors creating a replacement?????????????? Seriously. There is no excuse. Whats yours Micah? You have a GM card in Production, and a Masters in edumacation. Surely you could make one with an old Glock frame & a dremel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Whats yours Micah? You have a GM card in Production, and a Masters in edumacation. Surely you could make one with an old Glock frame & a dremel. You've seen my makeshift barricades in my garage. It is difficult enough to fill my truck with gas...let alone make a hand held machine for loading primer tubes...though ur sister gave me a good idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmgm37 Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Yea, I was bidding on it till it got over $30.....its up to $61 now! ...worth twice that IMHO. It almost did!! The auction ended with the winner paying $103 for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmd Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 ...worth twice that IMHO. I thought so too..so I bid 3x and still did not win - the search continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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