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Old 05-07-2004, 03:41 PM
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Spring rods

I don't know what they are called, thus the "spring rod" title but where can one get that spring rod used in many lockbacks? I have used some from factory knives but have never found the material itself. I think it may be 3/32 or so. Any help?
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Old 05-07-2004, 05:12 PM
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I think what you're looking for is piano wire, Dave. It can be bought from most of the suppliers or your local Ace Hardware stores.
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Old 05-08-2004, 09:53 PM
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Okay, thanks and that is a new one for me. It is actually used in a lot of lockbacks as the spring for the locking bar. Just never knew it was called "piano wire."
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Old 05-10-2004, 11:14 AM
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lockback spring

you can get the piano wire from a company called mcmaster carr.
they have all different sizes and come in 25 ft. rolls.
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Old 05-12-2004, 08:31 AM
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Hey DaveL,

Texas Knifemakers Supply sells flat spring material which I like much better than the round music wire. If you are looking for the music wire, another good source is at hobby shops like Hobby Town. Here is a link to the flat spring material from TKS.

Spring Material from TKS

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