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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: yip on February 07, 2014, 01:41:33 AM

Title: patch box lid springs
Post by: yip on February 07, 2014, 01:41:33 AM

  is there any examples of p/b lid springs, any help?

Title: Re: patch box lid springs
Post by: louieparker on February 07, 2014, 02:57:11 AM

Vip

Look at the Dickert photos that John posted on your latch question.. The opening spring can be seen near the hinge.

Title: Re: patch box lid springs
Post by: yip on February 07, 2014, 06:01:19 AM

  now I see it! :D :D :D :D :D :D  thanks!

Title: Re: patch box lid springs
Post by: D. Taylor Sapergia on February 07, 2014, 08:46:31 AM

I make the kicker spring out of a worn out hack saw blade.

Title: Re: patch box lid springs
Post by: rsells on February 07, 2014, 04:38:31 PM

There is a topic in the tutorial section by Ken Guy that may be of help.  I use his method to make PB springs and it works out well for me.
                                                             Roger Sells

Title: Re: patch box lid springs
Post by: Mark Elliott on February 07, 2014, 06:59:42 PM

I cut all my patchbox springs out of 1/32" 1095 with aviation shears.  Just file the edges, bend to shape and heat treat.  Quick and easy.