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Pins - Spring Wire
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:22 pm
by shadow
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
Piano wire
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:25 pm
by 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.
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 11:52 pm
by 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
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:56 pm
by pgfaini
Susan, Just checking back. How did you make out with that pin?
Paul