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Title: Leaf springs
Post by: Scotty on February 02, 2021, 10:51:47 am

Anyone ever make their own?  Seems pretty simple, and there are some on Thingiverse to 3D print.   How did they work out?  Also where did you get the steel band from and what size?

Title: Re: Leaf springs
Post by: nitrogen_widget on February 04, 2021, 08:56:38 pm

as an owner od 3d printer's and having access to copper strips via ebay i've wondered this myself.
the only question in have is what to do about the contacts on the pieces of metal?
globs of solder?
A small machine screw to punch a dome into the leafs?

Title: Re: Leaf springs
Post by: Scotty on February 05, 2021, 12:10:55 pm

I was actually wondering mysekf about a dab of sodder as the contacts.

Title: Re: Leaf springs
Post by: jennifer on February 05, 2021, 12:38:55 pm

They still sell those blades...The contacts are crimped on, solder would not be a reliable contact.

Title: Re: Leaf springs
Post by: Zebidee on February 06, 2021, 04:07:37 am

"leaf springs" lol, y'all had me thinking about car suspension

Title: Re: Leaf springs
Post by: Scotty on February 06, 2021, 12:05:49 pm

Quote from: jennifer on February 05, 2021, 12:38:55 pm

They still sell those blades...The contacts are crimped on, solder would not be a reliable contact.

Where can I find said blades?