Piano Wire for Folder Springs???

L6steel

L6steel

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What is the best size and type of piano wire to use for a folder spring? Also, where can I get it? Thanks! Michael

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"Always think of your fellow knife makers as partners in the search for the perfect blade, not as people trying to compete with you and your work!"
 
I use .029 wire from WW Grainger, They sell it in a coil that would make springs for half the knives in texas at a cost under$25.

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old pete
 
I use .029 wire from WW Grainger, They sell it in a coil that would make springs for half the knives in texas at a cost under$25.

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old pete
 
Neat trick George, I'll try it!! Thanks Pete! I would have figured I would need thicker wire. Does it come hardened or annealed? I bought some at Ace Hardware, and got the results I mentioned in the first post. Take care! Michael

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"Always think of your fellow knife makers as partners in the search for the perfect blade, not as people trying to compete with you and your work!"
 
I made the assumption that you were talking about coil springs (that is what I use) leaf springs from piano wire i have not tried.

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old pete
 
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