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Re: Help with Identifying & Sourcing A Few Parts
« Reply #15 on: March 22, 2024, 01:46:22 PM »
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Max, I absolutely agree that using snipped coils out of a phosphor bronze spring would be ideal.  Not only they will retain shape in handling, that material is easily soldered.
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Re: Help with Identifying & Sourcing A Few Parts
« Reply #16 on: March 22, 2024, 02:13:59 PM »
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Thank you for your suggestion Max; if I can find a spring coil or two roughly 36" in diameter I will give that a try.

Another option may be to get parts for it etched as I also need some intake screens and a Morton running board.


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Re: Help with Identifying & Sourcing A Few Parts
« Reply #17 on: March 22, 2024, 02:49:07 PM »
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Thank you for your suggestion Max; if I can find a spring coil or two roughly 36" in diameter I will give that a try.

Another option may be to get parts for it etched as I also need some intake screens and a Morton running board.


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Etched parts are flat, so they will not look as realistic as if they were made from wire.  But it is an option.
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