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Hi Dan,
Thanks for the info. I had not thought that was something that I could do.
I have a lathe with a geared head that will run down at 35 RPM so I think that I
will have enough power. I also have an old machinery's handbook that has some
information about S.S. Springs. I will definately explore the sources and try my
hand at it. If I get stuck I may contact you for assistance if you don't
mind.
Thanks again.
Best Regards,
Jim K
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Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 2:30
AM
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Dome/hatch
seat
Sorry Jim , I meant to address that last
message to you.
DL
----- Original Message -----
Sent: 4/11/2008 8:18:09 PM
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Dome/hatch
seat
Frank,
Making your own is not that hard . Does
your spring look anything like a K350 (but maybe a little heavier)?
Most good (old) machine shop text books have a chapter on winding springs.
Just scale everything up , including the lathe. As you bend 316L round stock
it work hardens to just the right amount of temper( bent cold of course NOT
hot ). I made a pair for my K350 and they work like a charm. The cost of the
round stock and sweat equity. I even did it the old fashion way by hand on a
Hossfeld Bender , but I would recommend the lathe method.
Dan Lance
----- Original Message -----
Sent: 4/11/2008 9:03:40 AM
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST]
Dome/hatch seat
Hi Frank,
Also anyone else interested. I have had a pair of stainless steel
hatch assist springs custom designed to lift my hatch. Mine required 150
foot pounds to lift. The springs are quite expensive but the price goes
down quite quickly as quantity increases. In the worst case they will be
$189.00 each. If anyone is interested please let me know as I plan on
ordering them soon unless someoine knows another less expensive
source.
Best Regards,
Jim K
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 1:53
PM
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST]
Dome/hatch seat
Alright, I knew I'd catch some flack for the chrome, but hey!, I
LIKE chrome. ( damned old bikers ~!!!) Frank D.
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