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06-26-2014, 05:07 PM
Thanks Ed,
I'm going to see if I can find some springs tomorrow. Or one and cut it in half Smile
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06-26-2014, 06:39 PM
(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 Smile
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Make them you wuss. Big Grin

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06-26-2014, 07:19 PM
(06-26-2014, 06:39 PM)EdK Wrote: Make them you wuss. Big Grin

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I may have to if I can't find the correct size
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06-26-2014, 07:26 PM (This post was last modified: 06-26-2014, 07:27 PM by DaveH.)
What size wire is used for the springs for the swag press brake?
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06-26-2014, 08:27 PM
I'll measure them tomorrow.

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06-27-2014, 06:12 AM
(06-26-2014, 07:19 PM)DaveH Wrote: I may have to if I can't find the correct size
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You may have more luck finding them than making them the correct size.Blush Rotfl
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06-27-2014, 09:12 AM
Here is the top die.
   
   
   

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" Popcorn
   
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06-27-2014, 09:24 AM
I didn't have any luck finding some compression springs. Slaphead So I might have to make a couple, if I can find any spring wire.
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06-27-2014, 10:56 AM
(06-26-2014, 07:26 PM)DaveH Wrote: What size wire is used for the springs for the swag press brake?
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Well, maybe your not a wuss afterall Dave. The springs are made from .130" wire. Yikes

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06-27-2014, 12:21 PM
Thanks Ed, wow a bit big that. I'll go a visit a spring manufacturer they will have something.
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