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Offline RCM

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Wanted. Vintage cable return springs!
« on: December 12, 2008, 02:46:30 PM »
Hello, I'm looking to get hold of some old coiled plate type springs for fitting on my New Hudson. I've attached a picture of how the only one that i have looks like. If anyone has any to spare (of course i will pay!) or knows where to get a hold of this sort of thing please let me know, a good few hours searching on the internet reveals nothing!

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Re: Wanted. Vintage cable return springs!
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2008, 06:46:42 PM »
That spring looks similar to the one used on my Norton Big4 Valve lifter cable I got a cable with spring from Venhills
http://www.venhill.co.uk/

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Re: Wanted. Vintage cable return springs!
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2008, 09:32:08 PM »
These are called "volute" springs - I bought mine in the gardening section of the local hardware shop (in Australia) where they were sold as spares for secateurs!
Leon

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Re: Wanted. Vintage cable return springs!
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2008, 11:31:41 PM »
I have also seen those springs in hardware/gardening stores

http://www.springmasters.com/sp/volute-springs.html

You could also try Alberta Springs?:
http://www.albertasprings.co.uk/
L.A.B.

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Re: Wanted. Vintage cable return springs!
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2008, 08:30:31 AM »
Bingo! Thanks for the help guys. I found this site looks to have what i need.

http://www.springmasters.com/sp/volute-springs.html

Next question coming up soon  ;D

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These are called "volute" springs - I bought mine in the gardening section of the local hardware shop (in Australia) where they were sold as spares for secateurs!
Leon