Bedsprings ! ...or similar to fix a big vise?

[Jonzjob]

Would it be possible to reform the broken end in the same form as original? If you took it to a metal work shop they may be able to do it for you.

I have done a similar thing before and it works fine, but that was on MUCH smaller springs.

 

[pe2dave]

You could also try Airedale springs in Haworth.

Brian is there custom spring maker super chap.

Cheers James

Another recommendation for Airdale springs

 

[dannyr]

If you want to use the vice as a non-QR -- wedge the half nut securely against the thread and off you go.

 

[redhunter350]

How about these and little tweaking ?
Search was for "Tension springs ?? mm Diameter"

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Expa...574526?hash=item546370917e:g:1ocAAOSwJStbrgDG
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Galvaniz...583050?hash=item2af75b500a:g:TL8AAOSwhkdflodo

 

[Benchwayze]

Ok Peter. Gotcher! I think I have the answer. Send me a PM and we can talk.

John








John

 

[PeteCo]

Ok Peter. Gotcher! I think I have the answer. Send me a PM and we can talk.

John








John

Will do john. Just out this morning but will drop you a pm later. Many thanks.

 

[Dalboy]

Can you not buy some piano wire of the correct diameter and wind your own spring

 

[PeteCo]

Can you not buy some piano wire of the correct diameter and wind your own spring

I'll probably have a go - though it would be much easier if I had a lathe to do it with.

I might have a go by hand, but the gauge is pretty thick and I'm not sure I have the tools to be able to dothe tight bends at the ends where it needs to be shaped to fit the retaining lugs. We'll see.

 

[gwaithcoed]

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