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Goran Hosinsky22/11/2011 14:16:31
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Tubal Cain in his books "Simple model steam engines" uses bronze wire for making springs. I have searched the Internet but have not been able to find a source for small quantities.
 
Any recommendations on where I can buy this wire by mail?
 
Goran
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David Littlewood22/11/2011 14:25:25
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Goran,
 
You will have more success if you search for "phosphor bronze wire", since that is the metal usually used for spring making. For example, eBay shows a good range: Wire
 
Hope the link works, if not just google it, which will throw up many more as well.
 
David
David Littlewood22/11/2011 16:35:30
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Goran,
 
An additional thought - unless you are only using very fine wire, you would be well advised to get a spring winder. This is a tool to feed the wire on to the rotating mandrel, to avoid damage to your fingers, and to help get even spacing of the coils. See for example Hemingway Spring Winder . Be aware this is a kit not a finished tool, though it's not difficult to make (I made one a couple of years ago).
 
David
JasonB22/11/2011 17:10:13
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Reeves do bronze spring wire in a few different gauges
 
J
 
Robert Dodds23/11/2011 10:41:28
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Goran,
Beryllium Copper is the ideal spring material. It has both anti corrosion and good electrical conductivity as well as a relatively high modulus for elasticity.
Do you know what dia wire you want?
I've got some 0.028" dia if of any use
Bob
Terryd23/11/2011 13:48:30
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Hi Goran,
 
Macc models sells suitable wire here. He is usually cheaper than other suppliers (especially Reeves) and is reasonable on his postal charges.
 
Regards
 
Terry
Chris Banninger24/11/2011 01:26:48
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Posted by Robert Dodds on 23/11/2011 10:41:28:
Goran,
Beryllium Copper is the ideal spring material. It has both anti corrosion and good electrical conductivity as well as a relatively high modulus for elasticity.
Do you know what dia wire you want?
I've got some 0.028" dia if of any use
Bob

John McNamara24/11/2011 11:53:22
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Hi All
 
Handling Beryllium requires care......
 
cheers
John

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