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Sinner:
Why did they stop making leaf spring switches? 
It seems that there's a market for them and that most people prefer them.
Why did they go away?
Jabba:
Doesn't Peale have them for sale?
Level42:
How many do you need ? I can get them in any number (reasonably) from Suzo...
RayB:
Good question... I'd guess the microswitch buttons ended up cheaper and simpler. If you look at the number of parts a microswitch button has: button, nut, switch = 3  Whereas the leaf switches have: button, nut, holder, spacer if needed, switch = 4 or 5.

That's the other thing... the microswitch buttons are "universal". You can install them to metal or thick wood without hassle. For leafs, you need the correct holder or spacers.
MikeQ:
I got buttons from Wico and leaf switches and holders from centsible.

I hate micros.  They feel terrible and make too much noise.
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