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Offline rvt

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Small extension springs
« on: September 23, 2010, 05:16:04 PM »
Hello all,

Wasn't sure where to post this, so apologize if it's in the wrong section. I'm looking for some extension springs, roughly 2-3mm in diameter (no larger) probably 40-50mm MAX in length. I am not sure about tension. Does anyone know where I could buy a few/a selection? I've bought a set off ebay, but most of them are going to be far too large for what I have in mind.

I'm in the UK btw.

Thanks for any info!

Offline John Swift

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Re: Small extension springs
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2010, 06:40:53 PM »
Hi
the first thing that springs to mind is to try Proops brothers ltd or ebay

  John



  or try RS components      821-469 or 751-679
« Last Edit: September 23, 2010, 06:48:13 PM by John Swift »

Offline Bernd

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Re: Small extension springs
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2010, 06:57:19 PM »
rvt,

If you can'tfind what you want you can try and make some. Here's a write up that will guide you through the steps.

http://www.deansphotographica.com/machining/projects/springs/springs.html

Good luck in your search.  :thumbup:

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Offline RichardShute

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Re: Small extension springs
« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2010, 10:17:35 AM »
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Re: Small extension springs
« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2010, 10:27:45 AM »
If you search for the springs used for drives on Mamod and Wilesco steam engines, I think that there are two different sizes, that come in long lengths. You can just cut off the length you require and bend up a loop either end.

You are better off searching on ebay for 'mamod drive belts', as they are normally a lot cheaper than genuine spares sellers.

I have some in stock very similar, but it is larger than you require, around 4mm diameter.

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« Last Edit: September 25, 2010, 10:29:36 AM by bogstandard »
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Offline rvt

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Re: Small extension springs
« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2010, 05:22:29 PM »
Thank you all! Excellent info here! I searched for a while but couldn't find what I was looking for, youve led me right to it :)

I particularly enjoyed the tutorial on making your own springs. This is a must - I will have to get set up for this eventually. As for now, I can kind of get away with a few options the set off ebay I bought gave me. And some of the links provided give even smaller springs, so I have plenty of options.

Thanks again :)

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Re: Small extension springs
« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2010, 07:09:48 PM »
Try Springmasters at Redditch they make and sell about every spring available.