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Thanks Ed,
I'm going to see if I can find some springs tomorrow. Or one and cut it in half

DaveH

(06-26-2014, 05:07 PM)DaveH Wrote: [ -> ]Thanks Ed,
I'm going to see if I can find some springs tomorrow. Or one and cut it in half

DaveH

Make them you wuss.

Ed

(06-26-2014, 06:39 PM)EdK Wrote: [ -> ]Make them you wuss.

Ed

I may have to if I can't find the correct size


DaveH

What size wire is used for the springs for the swag press brake?

DaveH

I'll measure them tomorrow.

Ed

(06-26-2014, 07:19 PM)DaveH Wrote: [ -> ]I may have to if I can't find the correct size


DaveH

You may have more luck finding them than making them the correct size.

Here is the top die.
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It is about 30mm too long, I left that to hold it in the 4 jaw.
Also the top flat is only 1.5 mm wide I need to make it 2.5mm or so.

Cut to length - making sure it fits and all held together with "ticky tape"
[attachment=8752]

DaveH

I didn't have any luck finding some compression springs. So I might have to make a couple, if I can find any spring wire.

DaveH

(06-26-2014, 07:26 PM)DaveH Wrote: [ -> ]What size wire is used for the springs for the swag press brake?

DaveH

Well, maybe your not a wuss afterall Dave. The springs are made from .130" wire.

Ed

Thanks Ed, wow a bit big that. I'll go a visit a spring manufacturer they will have something.

DaveH