simple device to build cheap and exactly leave springs

[Seilbagger]

Hello all,

i've made this a few weeks ago


Part 1:

Material is bronze, the eyes are soldered in a Shell of brass

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[Seilbagger]

Hello all,

Part 2:

i've changed the device and now i can drill a hole exactly in the middle of the leave spring

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one like the other:

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[Trackerman]

Sailbagger,
Nice work. One question can you show how you obtain the set in the spring. Set being the curve.

Thank you

Paul

[Finster]

Nice jig. Looks quite useful. I may have to steal this idea.

[Seilbagger]

Originally Posted by Trackerman

Sailbagger,
Nice work. One question can you show how you obtain the set in the spring. Set being the curve.

Thank you

Paul

Hello Paul,

i hope to translate it correct: While cutting the bronze with scissors, it curls. I turned the strpes manual in the correct Position, only little and fast work.

[rsd53]

I really like what you have done. What thickness of bronze are you using, and what material are you using to hold the springs together?

Rob

[kaptain Jack]

They look nice as a static part,but will they spring,or simply bend under pressure?

[Seilbagger]

Originally Posted by kaptain Jack

They look nice as a static part,but will they spring,or simply bend under pressure?

They have better function than the parts you can buy

[Seilbagger]

Originally Posted by rsd53

I really like what you have done. What thickness of bronze are you using, and what material are you using to hold the springs together?

Rob

Hello Rob,

the thickness is 0,5mm. The parts for hold the springs together is in every windshield wiper under the rubber. Naturally i have used an old. The parts a pressed with aid of a vise.

[Seilbagger]

Hello all,

the function in motion:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iea6NgIpvnA

[Trackerman]

Sailbagger,
Yes you have translated correctly, thankyou for the response. The vid of the spring set flexing is excellent.

Cheers

Paul

[Lmackattack]

those springs are very cool and look real! . I would like to build some for the rear of my trucks as the stock Tamiya are way to soft for hauling a trailer load of dirt. While on the topic of springs I have noticed that if you use just a single Tamiya leaf for the front axel it will allow it to operate better when going over uneven bumps. it also helps with traction as the frame does not twist as much and keeps weight balanced better on the drives...

[jerry56]

I know this is a 7 year old thread but if your still around how did these bronze leaf springs hold up... Do you still make them like this ?? I think I'd like to give it a try if they have held up well.