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| Author: | Dkeddy27 [ Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Springs for fox bender |
Where is a good source for springs, for a fox style bender? |
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| Author: | Dkeddy27 [ Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Springs for fox bender |
What size springs? |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Mon Sep 17, 2012 12:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Springs for fox bender |
The plans list mcmaster carr as a supplier. But I don't have my plans (not sure where I put them) |
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| Author: | RustySP [ Mon Sep 17, 2012 1:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Springs for fox bender |
Any good independant hardware store should have a nice selection of springs, more than the usually limited sizes at the big stores. Up here in Bossier City, I get them at Tubbs Hardware. |
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| Author: | mkellyvrod [ Mon Sep 17, 2012 1:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Springs for fox bender |
I would recommend your local hardware or big box store also. Followed the plans I had initially and the tension on the springs suggested was over-kill and so was the price. My plans used four on the upper bout and four on the lower. I think two is sufficient. |
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| Author: | Rob Flindall [ Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Springs for fox bender |
I bought a set of plans from this business, and I noticed they sell all the hardware for fox benders as well. Might want to check them out. http://ultimate-guitar-online.ultimate- ... m/zencart/ Rob |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Tue Sep 18, 2012 5:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Springs for fox bender |
we have the hardware at blues creek . Email what you need $40 covers the spings |
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| Author: | SneezyPenguinGuitars [ Tue Sep 18, 2012 8:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Springs for fox bender |
I am in the same boat. I am having one heck of a time finding the springs. I'm in a decent sized city in Canada but, for the life of me, I can't find these things. The big box stores have a horrible selection, there are very few little independent hardware stores around, the auto parts guys aren't carrying them, I'm at a complete loss. People must use springs for stuff, right? Where are they getting them? John, I'll be sending an email your way to see if what you have may be what need. |
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| Author: | DannyV [ Tue Sep 18, 2012 8:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Springs for fox bender |
FWIW bungee cord works just fine. Pretty easy to find. |
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| Author: | Casey Cochran [ Tue Sep 18, 2012 10:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Springs for fox bender |
I haven't built my Fox bender yet, but I tucked away a few springs from an old trampoline. |
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| Author: | Casey Cochran [ Tue Sep 18, 2012 10:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Springs for fox bender |
I haven't built my Fox bender yet, but I tucked away a few springs from an old trampoline. |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Tue Sep 18, 2012 1:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Springs for fox bender |
The key is to get the correct springs. Often people use a spring way heavy for the job or too light. It needs to mate to the job at hand |
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