questions about vortech mp40 gen 1

[mike31154]

Ok, VorTech magnet photos etc. for aid in differentiating Gen 1 from Gen 2.

Gen 1 magnet, nicely corroded, but still functioning without issue at time of replacement:



Gen 2 magnet, this one was damaged in the mail. Packaged in a bubble wrap envelope, I suspect the kit was caught in a conveyor system at the Canada Post distribution center in Quebec. The strength of the magnet obviously attracted it to a moving metal component that wore a chunk out of it. It took 3 tries to get me this kit, they finally packaged it in a small box to keep the magnet out of the postal service automated machinery. The other scratches are more recent, I had the Gen 1 & 2 a little too close together and almost lost a finger. Hell of a time getting them separated. Put my life on the line for canreef here...:



Gen 1 magnet profile:



Gen 2 magnet profile:



Older photo of some of the upgrade kit components. Don't recall exactly, but it may have come with a new endpiece due to the thicker magnet. Also came with a new ceramic bearing... I think...:





Did I mention these make very nice fridge magnets? You can hang up to three old winter coats on them no problem.

[hillegom]

Thank you Mike.
I have a gen 2

[christyf5]

Originally Posted by mike31154

Did I mention these make very nice fridge magnets? You can hang up to three old winter coats on them no problem.

thanks for the pics and the laugh!