Where to buy small springs.
On Sat, 25 Feb 2006 12:07:06 +0000, Colin Stamp
wrote:
Hi all,
I need six compression springs, about 20-30mm long and fairly stiff,
to go over M5 screws. They're for some home-brew headlight aim
adjusters.
Looking online doesn't seem to be turning up anything suitable. I
guess I need someone that does model engineering supplies or something
like that, but a quick online search doesn't seem to be turning
anything up.
Any ideas?
Cheers,
Colin.
Thanks all for the help.
I'd seen the selection packs in a few places. They look like they'd be
handy for other stuff, but I'm guessing I'd have to be pretty lucky to
get one with 6 of the springs I need in it.
I hadn't even thought of trying RS. They do some that look like they
might do, but are probably a bit on the light side. Checking the data
sheet, they turn out to be made by Springmasters, who were one of the
suggestions anyway, so I think I'll give them a ring on Monday. The 15
quid minimum order is a bit annoying, but I can always buy a selection
pack to make the price up...
Thanks again,
Colin.
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