Locating Compression Springs

Why not see if Shop Notes has a suggested supplier?
Bill

-- bill@magraphics.us

what about McMaster-Carr

I had orignally thought of Shop Notes but they no longer carry the project parts kit and that was the only listed supplier.

I hadn’t originally thought of McMaster-Carr, but their springs are similar to what Amazon carried and far too thick a wire diameter for what this project requires.

Thanks for the idas though! Maybe I’ll have to email Shop Notes and see if they have a current supplier for the springs.

-- Tim from MA -- "Well done is better than well said." - Benjamin Franlin

I don’t know what sort of size you’re talking about, but try Wolff gunsprings. They have some general purpose packs. If not Wolff, try Brownells (gunsmithing supply).

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I was at some point hunting for compression springs as well, and bookmarked this page:
http://www.centuryspring.com/index.php
They have a huge selection, you can buy small quantities, but the minimum order is $40… not sure if that works out for you.

On page 31 they have a list of sources and at the bottom of the page is a mail order list of suppliers they used for the hardware in the projects they made in shop notes #5.

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Thanks for all the suggestions folks. I sent an email to Shop Notes and they actually still have the springs in stock…for $0.75 each! I ordered the 4 I need and they’re being shipped today. Once they arrive I can assemble the miter box and post some pictures.

-- Tim from MA -- "Well done is better than well said." - Benjamin Franlin

Ace Hardware stores carry a variety of small springs

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