G10 for spacer/backspring holder in a lockback?

[Matt Shade]

Can I make the spacer out of G10? will it be strong enough? I can make it out of steel if I have to, but with my tools, G10 would be much easier.
If it makes a difference, I will be using 3/32" music wire for the spring.
If I have to make it out of steel, should I silver solder the spring and spacer together?
Thanks alot.

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[Matt Shade]

Can anyone help me?
I'm asking about the peice in the butt of the handle that holds the spring in place against the lock bar. I read a book and wayne clay used micarta for his, but he was using a coil spring. Can I use 1/8" G10 for mine?

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[L6steel]

Matt, sure you can use G10. Lots of folks use micarta as the spacer. If you did want to use steel, I don't think you would want to solder the spring to the spacer.

Take care! Michael

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[Matt Shade]

Thanks alot. I'll use G10. I can cut it with either my scrollsaw or my bandsaw and get alot better fit up than if I use steel and try to grind it out with a dremel or file it by hand.

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