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Spring specs are as follows:

Diam. of wire .0120 +/- .0005
Diam. of coil .060 +/- .002
Free length .133
Spring rate 54 Lb/In ref
Solid length .086 Max

I'm not looking to hit the above numbers exactly, but if I can that would be great.

Steel/Stainless steel, either is fine.

I've found some .059/.060 OD springs near the free length and solid length specs I need, but the minimum order is huge and I only need two springs.

I've checked Brownells as well and they do not appear to have small enough OD spring stock for this project.

Anyone have any bright ideas?

Thanks.
 
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Originally posted by M1Garandy:
the minimum order is huge and I only need two springs.

Have you asked for Engineering Samples? To see if they'll work on your project?


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Order the KIT #3 - SKU 10030 MINIATURE COIL SPRINGS from Wolff. I was looking for some tiny springs and this fit my needs.

https://www.gunsprings.com/GUN...s/cID4/mID132/dID373
 
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"Fastenal" fasteners store sometimes has such stuff.


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Agree McMaster Carr. But you will end up with extras,
 
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They don’t list sizes but try Dixie gun works give them a call they have always been nice when I stop and visit. It’s been a couple of years I guess i need to go by there

https://www.dixiegunworks.com/...llText=Coil++spring+


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Check McMaster-Carr


Nothing "close enough".
 
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the minimum order is huge and I only need two springs.

Have you asked for Engineering Samples? To see if they'll work on your project?


Have not, and at $13/per I think it is unlikely they would (I also would not ask as there would be no follow up order): https://www.asraymond.com/catalog/C00590100125S
 
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Nothing close to small enough.
 
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Order the KIT #3 - SKU 10030 MINIATURE COIL SPRINGS from Wolff. I was looking for some tiny springs and this fit my needs.

https://www.gunsprings.com/GUN...s/cID4/mID132/dID373


I may call them Monday to ask for some kind of kit list for that. Interesting.
 
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https://www.newcombspring.com/products/micro-springs

https://www.drtempleman.com/co...gs/miniature-springs

Both of these places work in wire diameters down to .002-.004. Don't know if they will sell you just one though.
 
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Have you tried MSC ?

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http://stocksprings.drtemplema...-guide/sg-060-012-48

Specifications
Outside Diameter - in.
.060
Inside Diameter - in.
.035
Wire Diameter - in.
.012
Free Length - in.
48
Material
Stainless Steel


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Have you tried MSC ?

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They were the first place I looked as I have one next door to where I work. They list the Raymond springs I posted a link to, but they are a fortune and the minimum order quantity was large.
 
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Xer0 and 41, it looks like Templeman has a couple that are close, and they are a buck a piece. I'll call them tomorrow.

ScreamingCockatoo, not a bad idea. I have not worn a wristwatch in 25+ years, but I think I saw a couple of those spring pins in one of my parts drawers in the recent past. Now can I find them again.....
 
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Originally posted by 41:
http://stocksprings.drtemplema...-guide/sg-060-012-48

Specifications
Outside Diameter - in.
.060
Inside Diameter - in.
.035
Wire Diameter - in.
.012
Free Length - in.
48
Material
Stainless Steel


Did you note the "close wound spring, coils in contact" in the description. That is NOT a Compression spring, it is in fact an Extension Spring.

The good news is that you provided a link to an excellent resource and after some poking I found one that is quite close to what the OP is seeking.

http://stocksprings.drtemplema...00/can-0137-0952-s-1

M1Garrandy, if you need an EXACT spring as you requested you wont find it and I don't think that you'll find anyone willing to hand wind it. Because the tolerances you have requested cannot be held. Seriously, +/- 0.002 inch for coil diameter on a spring, you would be doing well at +/- 0.01 inch. I would suggest that you consider the concept that close enough is good enough. In which the link I posted may be close enough.


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What’s it for?



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Colt SAA uses a coil spring in the firing pin about the size your looking for. I looked but I can't find one to measure. The spring I'm referring to is #38 on Numrich diagram for Colt SAA, they are about .060 od but I'm not sure of wire size.
Or you could wind your own from .012 guitar string . If you know anyone with a lathe they could wind up a nice one . Your local gunsmith may have one too.
Out of curiosity what is the spring for?
 
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