Pins - Spring Wire

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I would like to make a replacement pin for my TOZ. It holds the small lever in place. It measures .040. It is not on the TOZ parts diagram. Can I use round spring steel from Brownell's (cut to length) as a pin? Is spring steel rigid enough or will it tend to bend over time? If spring steel is not a good idea what else will work?

Thanks,

Susan

[David M]

A very good source of wire for pins is your local hobby shop.
Spring steel piano wire is available in both imperial and metric sizes.

[pgfaini]

Susan,
A #60 drill is .040" dia. The unfluted shank of a jobbers length drill is about 1" long. This will be stiffer than music wire.
Paul

[pgfaini]

Susan, Just checking back. How did you make out with that pin?

Paul