replacing leaf spring on power hammer???

[kyle]

i have a home made power hammer. the leaf spring that attaches to the arms that balance the ram broke. i will go to a junk yard to pick up another one but what is the best way to bend the spring into a c shape without hurting myself? if i must anneal it prior to bending whats the best method of heat treat and tempering such a spring? i probably will not know what steel it is going to be. sincerely kyle

 

[mete]

Anneal , bend , and re heat treat.You will have to assume the type of steel, but most likely it will be 5160.

 

[Mike Hull]

Kyle, if you decide you don't want to tackle that, call National Spring in San Diego, CA. They are experts at fabrication springs for just about anything.
I don't have their # handy, but they're listed.