Does anyone know where I can get springs to hold hornblocks in place when using an axle jig to construct a chassis?
Alternatively is there another method of holding the hornblocks in place whilst they are soldered into the chassis?
Springs for axle jigs?
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Re: Springs for axle jigs?
John,
Don't know if this helps but I bought my tapered axle jigs from Chris Parrish - Perseverance Kits - they came complete with springs. He may be happy to split off a set of springs for you.
but ... rather worryingly the web site is not currently responding?
Tim
Don't know if this helps but I bought my tapered axle jigs from Chris Parrish - Perseverance Kits - they came complete with springs. He may be happy to split off a set of springs for you.
but ... rather worryingly the web site is not currently responding?
Tim
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Re: Springs for axle jigs?
i think I saw a recent mention that Chris Parish died.
Yes, see http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/130297-puffers/#entry3008071
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Yes, see http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/130297-puffers/#entry3008071
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Re: Springs for axle jigs?
Chris Parrish passed away a few weeks ago, which may explain why the website is down.
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Re: Springs for axle jigs?
grovenor-2685 wrote:i think I saw a recent mention that Chris Parish died.
Yes, see http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/130297-puffers/#entry3008071
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Re: Springs for axle jigs?
jon price wrote:Does anyone know where I can get springs to hold hornblocks in place when using an axle jig to construct a chassis?
Alternatively is there another method of holding the hornblocks in place whilst they are soldered into the chassis?
Ebay is your friend...
I can't remember the exact lengths of mine (I did use a set before acquiring an Avonside Chassis jig) but I suspect that they are something like 20 x 6 x 1 mm.
In which case this will get you some https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Compression-Spring-Diameter-4-9mm-And-Length-10-70mm-Various-Sizes-Pressure-/222454542337
I'm sure that there are plenty of other alternatives, both cheaper and more expensive, if you have a look around. I just chose that one because it allowed you to choose different sizes.
HTH
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Re: Springs for axle jigs?
Thanks Flymo. I always have difficulty finding stuff on ebay because I never know the technical terms to search for.
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Re: Springs for axle jigs?
jon price wrote:Thanks Flymo. I always have difficulty finding stuff on ebay because I never know the technical terms to search for.
You flatter me!
I know nothing technical (except perhaps about how motorbikes function) but I've grown up to be not bad at using search engines...
I've just had a quick look for my own jig axles to measure them as a check, but I'm afraid that they aren't in the obvious place - the drawer marked "loco suspension" which is now entirely full of lovely High Level CSB stuff
I'll have a rummage elsewhere...
Cheers
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Re: Springs for axle jigs?
Too late! Ive ordered using the 20x6x1 spec!
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Re: Springs for axle jigs?
Why not make your own? Get a piece of 0.5mm brass rod and wind a spring around a suitable diameter piece of bar?
You don't need a massive force to hold the horn block in place and I found some of the commercial versions were a bit heavy.
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You don't need a massive force to hold the horn block in place and I found some of the commercial versions were a bit heavy.
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Re: Springs for axle jigs?
That one worked for the chassis I'm doing, but it is a bit narrow.
Diameter: 6mm Wire diameter: 0.5mm Length-15mm Length: 15mm
Diameter: 6mm Wire diameter: 0.5mm Length-15mm Length: 15mm
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