How to wind a coil spring on a lathe

[DaveH]

Hi,
If you have ever wondered how to a wind a coil spring here is a link that will show you how to.
http://www.metalworkingfun.com/showthread.php?tid=1441
Never know it could be useful.  I thought it was worth sharing.
 
DaveH

[paulmo101]

Hi Dave

Great video

Thanks

[Jonny]

Nice find Dave but must point out that's only using spring or music wire ready hardened and tempered.

Same principle using proper steels then hardening after for more demanding applications.

To create a compression spring with known pitch just set power feed or screwcut pitch to suit, hopefully the pitch may stay the same.

[Meldonmech]

Hi Dave,
            Thanks for showing the video, I have made springs on a lathe before, but only using hand power. The use of the vee tool, and using screw cutting feeds is very interesting and will try this method when I next need a spring.

                                                                    Cheers David