[SEL] Making a spring

[Bill Brueck]

This is close to what I have, likely better than what I have.

I will try to send directions tonight to build-your-own for a specific sized
form, built on the concept of the fencing tool I used to use.  But I expect
something like Rob references would do an easier job of maintaining a
consistent pitch.  

B²
 
Bill Brueck (brick)
Chatfield, MN, USA
 
Confusion is a higher state of knowledge than ignorance.


-----Original Message-----
From: sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com
[mailto:sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com] On Behalf Of Rob Skinner
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 9:14 AM
To: 'The SEL email discussion list'
Subject: RE: [SEL] Making a spring


> Where did you get the spring making kit with that small of holding jig 
> like one we use for fence making?  Attempting doing one using a pair 
> of pliers and was not successful.

Hi Curt,
I think what you're looking for is a Spring Winding Tool.  Take a look at
this item offered from MSC:

http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT?PMPXNO=1759558&PMT4NO=471498

It works fairly well, holding the wire, maintaining tension and maintaining
pitch.  On the same page and the previous page of the catalog, MSC has two
different spring wire assortments.  You might as well get one of each so
you'll have the material on hand.

Rob




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Rob Skinner
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