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Offline David R. Pennington

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New Springs
« on: August 18, 2017, 04:48:17 AM »
New springs. Broken mainspring on left, rough forgings on right. Replacement and a spare. Some file work begun.



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Offline Ky-Flinter

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Re: New Springs
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2017, 05:19:14 AM »
Looking good David.  Very nice work.

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Offline rich pierce

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Re: New Springs
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2017, 04:33:24 PM »
Looking pretty stout there. Nice job on the bends.  Did you use a jig or freehand it?
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Offline David R. Pennington

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Re: New Springs
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2017, 06:43:25 PM »
I inked around the old spring profile on a block of wood for pattern and bent free hand. I think next time I will make up a jig. It would be easier. There will be some thinning down with file before they are ready to heat treat.
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