On Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:14:33 -0600, "Martin H. Eastburn"
wrote:


I took the idea on the springs - that they might not be tempered or
treated post winding or post heat treatment.

For best life, springs should be stress relieved after winding and
forming. 500F for 30 minutes is recommended for for carbon steel
springs. Try it on one of your remaining springs.

--
Ned Simmons