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27 January 2017 at 22:39 #280714
ronan walsh
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Anyone happen to know where i might buy small amounts of c95 spring steel strip, or recommend a similar obtainable steel for making small leaf springs ?
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27 January 2017 at 22:39 #29681
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27 January 2017 at 22:47 #280715
Brian H
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I've had success in the past with a company who supplied spring steel to makers of prosthetic limbs. Unfortunately, the supplier that I used in Shefield is no longer trading but there must be others that specialise in that sort of thing.

Brian
27 January 2017 at 22:51 #280716
ronan walsh
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Thanks Brian, there must be someone selling spring steel. After all springs are a common enough component of a lot of projects.
27 January 2017 at 23:25 #280720
Steve Pavey
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Without knowing the size, would the steel from a pillar drill return spring be suitable? I think I have seen them for sale on eBay in the past.
27 January 2017 at 23:43 #280722
ronan walsh
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Well i would need to know the exact type of steel in that spring Steve. It would have to be annealed , worked and then rehardened and tempered. I think you can use o1 steel for springs, but i would like to use the correct type of steel. Some of the hobby supply stockists must have it.
27 January 2017 at 23:54 #280723
Keith Rogers 2
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Ronan, I don't know what sort of size spring you require but these people supply replacement clock springs and may have something you could use.

https://www.cousinsuk.com/category/mainsprings-clock

Keith.

p.s. I should maybe add I've not had any dealings with them. I only know of their website. It's worth a look.
28 January 2017 at 01:16 #280727
ronan walsh
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I have found this company who supply spare parts for muzzleloaders, flintlocks and all that sort of thing. They sell 1 foot lengths of spring steel for a reasonable price.

https://www.blackleyandson.com/acatalog/Spring_Steel.html
28 January 2017 at 08:11 #280733
David Jupp
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These guys list it and claim to handle small orders

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28 January 2017 at 08:33 #280734
JasonB
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Reeves do quite a few sections of flat spring steel ideal for making leaf springs, its annealed so you can bend it and drill as needed then heat treat
28 January 2017 at 22:31 #280925
D.A.Godley
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I have some material spare , I used it to make the leaf springs for the locomotive which I am building .

What thickness material are you looking for ? .
29 January 2017 at 14:14 #281023
ronan walsh
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I don't actually know yet D.A.G,, and won't for a while, but many thanks for the offer.
29 January 2017 at 14:37 #281029
speelwerk
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They say they sell small quantities with a minimum order of 55 euro plus P&P. Niko.

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13 February 2017 at 21:33 #284048
ronan walsh
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Just an addendum to this, i came across a blog of an english gunsmith who works in America, repairing very high end british shotguns. He has in the course of his work to make and fit and fit leaf springs. The steel he uses is plain old 01, also known as drill rod or gauge plate. He of course hardens and tempers the metal to spring temper. To see his blog google vicknairrestorations.

Edited By ronan walsh on 13/02/2017 21:52:08
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