Springs

[jamie79512]

I was going through an old dresser looking for various supplies and found an unexpected supply of spring to be used in designs similar to this. I found whats called a "snake" for cleaning the inside of a trombone. Here is a picture

http://images.wwbw.com/products/origina ... 144555.jpg

The spring is relatively small in diameter (about 1/4 in) but provides for a small wrench. The coils provide alot of resistance, but not so much that it would be pointless in using. They are relatively cheap (a few dollars for a couple of feet), and provide enough spring to make dozens of wrenches. Just an idea

[jamie79512]

This was meant as a reply to the "How To: feather touch tension tool", Idk what happened, maybe i clicked the wrong button.

[ToolyMcgee]

I have been looking for a spring about this size to make a wrench with. I'll have to check into it. Thanks

[jamie79512]

I would be willing to part with mine if you have trouble finding one. Maybe a trade. Seeing as i no longer have a trombone to clean i dont really need it and wouldn't have the ability to make any tension tools out of it.

[ToolyMcgee]

Every Sax, trupet, and trombone in the U.S. used to be made in the town I live in. I won't have a hard time finding one, so you can keep your spit soaked spring. Thanks for offering though.

[Schuyler]

I've been acquainted with an unsettling number of trombonists lately...

[jamie79512]

actually i dont think its ever been used. but i understand just wondering, i'll find something for it

[ToolyMcgee]

It was a light hearted joke. I play the saxophone.

Glad I toned it down a notch, or you might have been offended.

[jamie79512]

nah i wasn't offended. I think i might try to make some of my own with it, but i'll have to get the correct solder

[Brianpojo56]

There's an awesome how to on silver soldering in the stickies. Even if you're experienced with it you might pick up a trick or two. I've been soldering copper for years but never could solder steel until after I read the how to.

[Brianpojo56]

More specifically, the sticky is under 'Pick Fu'. Sorry for the double post.

[jamie79512]

yea I think I've read that sticky. I actually discovered another source or springs. Look at a girls hairclip, the spring has good resistance and already has straight leads coming off. I'll find pictures when I'm not my phone

[jamie79512]

Heres a picture of the kind of clamp i was talking about. It doesnt show the spring but if you manage to find one of these you'll know what im talking about.