A good source for small coil springs?

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A good source for small coil springs?

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Does anyone have a source for new very small-sized coil springs, such as those used on orthophonic brakes and early changers? My hardware store variety isn't fine enough. Thanks!
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Re: A good source for small coil springs?

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It depends what you want them to do. I sometimes use springs found in cheap click top ink pens.

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Re: A good source for small coil springs?

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If you're near a Horror Fright, you're in luck: http://www.harborfreight.com/200-piece- ... 67562.html

Go to the website and print out a 20% or 25% discount coupon for an even better deal. :P

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Re: A good source for small coil springs?

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Thanks howardpgh and Henry. I'll give Harbor Freight a try!
Bob
"Comparison is the thief of joy" Theodore Roosevelt

His Master's Voice Automatic 1A Exponential Gramophone Demonstration:
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