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Offline yip

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patch box lid springs
« on: February 07, 2014, 01:41:33 AM »
  is there any examples of p/b lid springs, any help?
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Offline louieparker

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Re: patch box lid springs
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: patch box lid springs
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2014, 06:01:19 AM »
  now I see it! :D :D :D :D :D :D  thanks!
« Last Edit: February 07, 2014, 06:02:18 AM by yip »
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Offline D. Taylor Sapergia

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Re: patch box lid springs
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2014, 08:46:31 AM »
I make the kicker spring out of a worn out hack saw blade.
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Offline rsells

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Re: patch box lid springs
« Reply #4 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.
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Offline Mark Elliott

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Re: patch box lid springs
« Reply #5 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. 
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