I need as many of these steel springs that I can get. If you have a stash of them, or know of someone who does, I'd appreciate an opportunity to buy them.

http://www.wowway.com/~blacksmith1/wanted/springs.jpg

Blacksmith,
If you're not overly conscious about authenticity or originality, these holding devices can be fashioned with brass shim stock or other substitutes. I have fashioned authentic looking knobs with dowel stock and triangular shaped brass inserts epoxied into the hole.

marv

:I need as many of these steel springs that I can get. If you have a stash of them, or know of someone who does, I'd appreciate an opportunity to buy them.
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:http://www.wowway.com/~blacksmith1/wanted/springs.jpg

:I need as many of these steel springs that I can get. If you have a stash of them, or know of someone who does, I'd appreciate an opportunity to buy them.
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:http://www.wowway.com/~blacksmith1/wanted/springs.jpg : : :Hi! If you Google (Baby Champ)then click on (Welcome to Baby Champ)then click on (What's New) then click on the word (Knob) you'll find a tutorial on making your own knobs and at the very bottom they show how to make your own flat springs for knobs.Another option is to contact Larry Bordonaro at (Antique Radio Knobs.Com) since he uses springs in his reproduction knobs he might be able to supply you with some. Bob Masse

::I need as many of these steel springs that I can get. If you have a stash of them, or know of someone who does, I'd appreciate an opportunity to buy them.
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::http://www.wowway.com/~blacksmith1/wanted/springs.jpg : : :Hi! If you Google (Baby Champ)then click on (Welcome to Baby Champ)then click on (What's New) then click on the word (Knob) you'll find a tutorial on making your own knobs and at the very bottom they show how to make your own flat springs for knobs.Another option is to contact Larry Bordonaro at (Antique Radio Knobs.Com) since he uses springs in his reproduction knobs he might be able to supply you with some. Bob Masse

Thanks Bob,
I can cut them out, but the two I show in the picture are difficult to make and I didn't want to spend that much time making them for dozens of knobs.

I can't ask Larry as I'm in competition with him.

:::I need as many of these steel springs that I can get. If you have a stash of them, or know of someone who does, I'd appreciate an opportunity to buy them.
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:::http://www.wowway.com/~blacksmith1/wanted/springs.jpg : : :Hi! If you Google (Baby Champ)then click on (Welcome to Baby Champ)then click on (What's New) then click on the word (Knob) you'll find a tutorial on making your own knobs and at the very bottom they show how to make your own flat springs for knobs.Another option is to contact Larry Bordonaro at (Antique Radio Knobs.Com) since he uses springs in his reproduction knobs he might be able to supply you with some. Bob Masse
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:Thanks Bob,
:I can cut them out, but the two I show in the picture are difficult to make and I didn't want to spend that much time making them for dozens of knobs.
:
:I can't ask Larry as I'm in competition with him.

Just wondered if you've thought any more about making the RCA pushbuttons with the metal inserts for the 96T7 style (and maybe others as well) of radio. Thanks!

http://radioatticarchives.com/radio.htm?radio=2697

::::I need as many of these steel springs that I can get. If you have a stash of them, or know of someone who does, I'd appreciate an opportunity to buy them.
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::::http://www.wowway.com/~blacksmith1/wanted/springs.jpg : : :Hi! If you Google (Baby Champ)then click on (Welcome to Baby Champ)then click on (What's New) then click on the word (Knob) you'll find a tutorial on making your own knobs and at the very bottom they show how to make your own flat springs for knobs.Another option is to contact Larry Bordonaro at (Antique Radio Knobs.Com) since he uses springs in his reproduction knobs he might be able to supply you with some. Bob Masse
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::Thanks Bob,
::I can cut them out, but the two I show in the picture are difficult to make and I didn't want to spend that much time making them for dozens of knobs.
::
::I can't ask Larry as I'm in competition with him.
:
:Just wondered if you've thought any more about making the RCA pushbuttons with the metal inserts for the 96T7 style (and maybe others as well) of radio. Thanks!
:
:http://radioatticarchives.com/radio.htm?radio=2697

Yes, I keep thinking about them, but I have too many other things taking my time up right now. I will get to them, I promise, but I'm no longer promising when. :-) I have radios I'm going to keep that I just can't get to until I fix 3 others for customers and make new molds, grommets, and knobs for about 15 waiting customers.

I'm retired now, but only went fishing once since last September and I live a mile from a nice lake. :-(

:::I need as many of these steel springs that I can get. If you have a stash of them, or know of someone who does, I'd appreciate an opportunity to buy them.
:::
:::http://www.wowway.com/~blacksmith1/wanted/springs.jpg : : :Hi! If you Google (Baby Champ)then click on (Welcome to Baby Champ)then click on (What's New) then click on the word (Knob) you'll find a tutorial on making your own knobs and at the very bottom they show how to make your own flat springs for knobs.Another option is to contact Larry Bordonaro at (Antique Radio Knobs.Com) since he uses springs in his reproduction knobs he might be able to supply you with some. Bob Masse
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:Thanks Bob,
:I can cut them out, but the two I show in the picture are difficult to make and I didn't want to spend that much time making them for dozens of knobs.
:
:I can't ask Larry as I'm in competition with him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------:Hi! You say your in competition with Larry. Do you have a web site? I'm always interested in new suppliers of radio parts. TkS.Bob Masse

You may want to check with a local spring shop. I don’t know where you’re located but here in the Midwest we have spring companies that make springs to print, from 1 to 1,000,000. I can’t see them being more than a few cents apiece. It’s worth a shot and if the first place you ask can’t do it they can probably direct you to who can.

:You may want to check with a local spring shop. I don’t know where you’re located but here in the Midwest we have spring companies that make springs to print, from 1 to 1,000,000. I can’t see them being more than a few cents apiece. It’s worth a shot and if the first place you ask can’t do it they can probably direct you to who can.

Last year I paid $45 to some jerk who said he was sending my example springs to China with one of his orders. They were going to see if they could make some for me. Never heard from him again. I realize now that the money went for Coke, probably that night.

I should look into some shops around here though.

::::I need as many of these steel springs that I can get. If you have a stash of them, or know of someone who does, I'd appreciate an opportunity to buy them.
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::::http://www.wowway.com/~blacksmith1/wanted/springs.jpg : : :Hi! If you Google (Baby Champ)then click on (Welcome to Baby Champ)then click on (What's New) then click on the word (Knob) you'll find a tutorial on making your own knobs and at the very bottom they show how to make your own flat springs for knobs.Another option is to contact Larry Bordonaro at (Antique Radio Knobs.Com) since he uses springs in his reproduction knobs he might be able to supply you with some. Bob Masse
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::Thanks Bob,
::I can cut them out, but the two I show in the picture are difficult to make and I didn't want to spend that much time making them for dozens of knobs.
::
::I can't ask Larry as I'm in competition with him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------:Hi! You say your in competition with Larry. Do you have a web site? I'm always interested in new suppliers of radio parts. TkS.Bob Masse

::::I need as many of these steel springs that I can get. If you have a stash of them, or know of someone who does, I'd appreciate an opportunity to buy them.
::::
::::http://www.wowway.com/~blacksmith1/wanted/springs.jpg : : :Hi! If you Google (Baby Champ)then click on (Welcome to Baby Champ)then click on (What's New) then click on the word (Knob) you'll find a tutorial on making your own knobs and at the very bottom they show how to make your own flat springs for knobs.Another option is to contact Larry Bordonaro at (Antique Radio Knobs.Com) since he uses springs in his reproduction knobs he might be able to supply you with some. Bob Masse
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::Thanks Bob,
::I can cut them out, but the two I show in the picture are difficult to make and I didn't want to spend that much time making them for dozens of knobs.
::
::I can't ask Larry as I'm in competition with him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------:Hi! You say your in competition with Larry. Do you have a web site? I'm always interested in new suppliers of radio parts. TkS.Bob Masse

www.renovatedradios.com

You may want to check with a local spring shop. I don’t know where you’re located but here in the Midwest we have spring companies that make springs to print, from 1 to 1,000,000. I can’t see them being more than a few cents apiece. It’s worth a shot and if the first place you ask can’t do it they can probably direct you to who can.

Blacksmith, let me see if I understand what u looking for-----those small flat about 1/4 in. wide by about 3/8 in. long that goes inside the knob to make it fit tight on shaft ????????

:Blacksmith, let me see if I understand what u looking for-----those small flat about 1/4 in. wide by about 3/8 in. long that goes inside the knob to make it fit tight on shaft ????????

Follow the link on my original post. Shows what I'm looking for.

If you guys find out how to get these, I would be interested in buying some. I need one exactly like the one on the left in your pic for my Zenith. I would like to have some extras if anyone can find them.

Thx,
Dave

:I need as many of these steel springs that I can get. If you have a stash of them, or know of someone who does, I'd appreciate an opportunity to buy them.
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:http://www.wowway.com/~blacksmith1/wanted/springs.jpg

Guess I will never see what u talking about and wanting. My keyboad does not have that"wavy" line between com/ and blacksmith. Will look at RS keyboards to see if on theirs

It's called a "tilde", and it is left of the "1" (number 1) on a standard keyboard. Either way, you should be able to copy and paste the link. Just select it by clicking and dragging the left mouse button across the link. Then, press "CTRL + c" (press CTRL first and hold it, then the letter c). That copies it. In your browser window, where it shows the address (http://www...), select that text (or delete it) and paste the copied link over it instead by pressing "CTRL + v". Hope that helps...

:Guess I will never see what u talking about and wanting. My keyboad does not have that"wavy" line between com/ and blacksmith. Will look at RS keyboards to see if on theirs

Please allow me - hope you don't mind Ed:

:I need as many of these steel springs that I can get. If you have a stash of them, or know of someone who does, I'd appreciate an opportunity to buy them.
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:http://www.wowway.com/~blacksmith1/wanted/springs.jpg

I use tinnerman nuts (spelled that right?) get at local hardware store...They are the flat rectangular shape nut can get in various sizes and work perfect for this...

::I need as many of these steel springs that I can get. If you have a stash of them, or know of someone who does, I'd appreciate an opportunity to buy them.
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::http://www.wowway.com/~blacksmith1/wanted/springs.jpg

http://www.advancecomponents.com/downloads/Tinnerman_Palnut.pdf

This .pdf catalog has a lot of selection which Glen refers to.
Terry F

MESSAGE TO DAVE A. Many thanks sir for telling me where that symbol was. About to run out and buy new keyboard. lol. By the way never seen one of those "spring clips" Been at old radio for 21 yr. now. All u fellows on Forum have a Great Easter

No problem, Jim. Thanks to everyone for their input on this. Do not want to step on Ed's thread, but funny that I need the same exact part at the same time, just as I am delving into the world of old radio. At least now, I know there is some hope to find it :-) Been into electronics for about 25 yrs, professionally for @ 12 years.

I have seen the Tinnermans before, although a new term for me. Same material, but it would be a challenge to get them adapted to the same dimensions.

I would not have paid much attention to that clip except that my power knob is missing the 'barb' that holds it in place in the wooden knob, to get leverage...so the knob turns, but mostly without the shaft. Better the clip to be broken than the knob!

I was thinking, the part on the left may be easy to make with some stock spring steel (many sources), tin snips, needlenose pliers and maybe a dremel. It is really just a strip bent into a coil with a narrowed point on the end, which may not be entirely necessary. The ones on the right are a little more detailed, but may fit more closely into the Tinnerman stock offerings.

I'll show this to a couple of the MEs at work next week and see if they have any ideas. Some of them have Dayton Hamvention on the brain right now so it may be a good time to ask...

Sorry for the long post...
Happy Easter to all as well - Dave

:MESSAGE TO DAVE A. Many thanks sir for telling me where that symbol was. About to run out and buy new keyboard. lol. By the way never seen one of those "spring clips" Been at old radio for 21 yr. now. All u fellows on Forum have a Great Easter

Just a few more words. I was thinking of using the recoil spring that is in a string trimmer, chain saw etc, should find plenty discarded at small engine repair shop. it wound take tempered spring, I would think. Just cut off requird length, bend with long nose pliers, may tam\ke 2 pliers to hold and bend it. This is more than a few words. Sorry.