On Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:25:47 -0400, GeoLane at PTD dot NET
GeoLane at PTD dot NET wrote:


I bought a 20" Rockwell drill press with a broken return spring.

I uploaded a photo to the drop box.

http://metalworking.com/dropbox/10_Broken_spring_.JPG

The replacement spring is still available, but is really expensive. I
have oxyacetylene welding equipment. Stick welder but no TIG.


Could this be silver soldered? Is there an alternative repair that
would be stronger / easier? Take it to a welding shop and have it
TIGged?

If Roy's suggestion doesn't work, try looking around for an
old or maybe even buy a new engine recoil start spring.
Adjust length if needed and if it is too thick, a grinder
should be able to fix that pretty quick.

--
Leon Fisk
Grand Rapids MI/Zone 5b
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