[SEL] Spring Steel

[curt at rustyiron.com]

Rick,
Can't really tell from the link which part you are trying to make, but
I've had very good success laser cutting spring steel. This will work up
to about 1/4" thick on most laser machines.
Here is a thinner part I has cut from blued spring steel.
<http://www.oldengine.org/members/holland/images/WillyOverlandRestoration/HornBracketRepairs/P2030116.JPG>
Wire EDM also works great, you just can't do holes like you can w/ laser.
Curt Holland


> Need some help gang.  How does one cut/form flat plate spring steel?  We
> need one for the dog on the ratchet that advances the bolt of wood on our
> shingle mill.
>
> Pix at;
>
> http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2794526910039077051PBYOMo
>
> "Thanks for looking"
>
> RickinMt.
>
> PS:  Thinking about using the flat stock off an ole putty knife ????
>
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