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Garrard 50 replacement spring measurements

Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 1:00 pm
by GabrielePfr
I'm looking for a replacement spring for my Columbia 112, and I wonder if the measurements must be absolutely identical to the old one. I was told the spring for this motor is 25mm wide, and fully coiled it measures 74mm. Would a 70mm one suffise? I'm trying to find it a bit cheaper, that's why I'm wondering.

Thank you in advance!

Re: Garrard 50 replacement spring measurements

Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 5:00 pm
by Phono48
A few mm either way won't make much difference, it will just mean the motor won't run for quite as long, but it should still cope with a 12" side without rewinding.

Re: Garrard 50 replacement spring measurements

Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 3:25 am
by GabrielePfr
Phono48 wrote:A few mm either way won't make much difference, it will just mean the motor won't run for quite as long, but it should still cope with a 12" side without rewinding.
Thank you! Good to know.

Re: Garrard 50 replacement spring measurements

Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 6:45 am
by epigramophone
According to my Vulcan Mainspring Price List, the details are :

Width 1" x Thickness 0.026" x Length 15'6" (25 x 0.65 x 4725 mm)