[SEL] Spring Steel

[Richard Strobel]

Thanks for the info, Curt.  I don't believe we have any laser cutters around 
here.  Looks like my partner in crime has a handle on it tho.

Regards
RickinMt.
PS:  We haven't forgot about the Economy piston that we talked about a few 
months back.  Just waiting for you to get settled in.














----- Original Message ----- 
From: <curt at rustyiron.com>
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Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 9:57 AM
Subject: Re: [SEL] Spring Steel


>
> 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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