Made my own springs!

Started by InTheNet, May 03, 2021, 05:34:02 PM

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InTheNet

Working on some Okuma cv20d for a friend /charter captain here in Mi.

Needed 5 clutch springs.  Found 1 for $13.00 plus shipping. After More searching found a place that had them (I thought) for $1.50 so I ordered 10. Finally got a notification they are on back order. (I will never see them)

So after much thought  And head scratching I thought I could make them. Ordered some .025 piano wire. Got a drill bit same outside diameter and started bending after a few attempts I got serviceable if not pretty torsion springs .  I can't wait for someone else to open these up!

They work fine  so he and I are happy.


oc1

Sorry to be a naysayer, but piano wire will rust.

InTheNet

#2
YEAH, but we are in freshwater. I will worry about it in 5 years. :-)

Kind of a rush job  to get reels done for a charter. Had to make do with what I had available. This coming winter I can redo them and use stainless. 

Sunday he did 36 walleye  in 3 hours/clients were very happy!

Donnyboat

Very nice work, you kept the fishing going, stainless steel, leed wire has plenty of spring in it, when you get time, cheers Don.
Don, or donnyboat

Catching Nemo

I have used stainless steel wire leader in the past for making springs. Malin brand.

Dominick

Quote from: oc1 on May 03, 2021, 07:25:02 PM
Sorry to be a naysayer, but piano wire will rust.

OC1 is correct.  and yes not much of a problem in fresh water.. Dominick
Leave the gun.  Take the cannolis.

There are two things I don't like about fishing.  Getting up early in the morning and boats.  The rest of it is fun.