Source for buying spring steel strips

[ufd538]

Unfortunately Smallparts.com no longer carries spring steel strips, and I need a place to buy from, so I can make tools. Most importantly would be my need for strips at least a half inch wide and around .032 thick. I use these to make wafer readers similar to the ones Peterson makes...but Peterson's $55 set is not an attractive price, especially since I have already lost 2 sets, after that I started making my own.

Anyways, if anyone knows another source for purchase...please let me know.

[Legion303]

www.mcmaster.com

When you get your new stock, make a tutorial on making the readers. :)

-steve

[ufd538]

Any suggestions as to the flat shim stock or the rolled....of course the flat would be easier to work with, but the rolled is cheaper...6" x 25" flat is around $20, and 6" x 50" rolled around $28...how much harder is it to work with the rolled..

I dunno, let me know, I will prolly just get the flat in some .032, and maybe some .28 to make other things .

[Raymond]

We had to replace a dull band saw blade a little while back. I believe that would make some very good picks or readers. It is very good steel.

I cant wait to see your tutorial on making the readers.

[Rami]

When is the tutorial coming ?