Polishing spring ends

[RonnieD]

I have read a lot lately about polishing the spring ends on my tx200. I have been unable to find any videos,and a lot of what I read online seems to be the work of hackers. Does anyone know of a video or set of instructions including materials to do this job correctly? Or is it even worth it? Thanks

[TenMetrePeter]

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[Blackbaronfish]

The idea of polishing spring ends is to allow rotation when compressed
Place some 400 grit paper on a bench and lightly rub the spring end whilst checking it’s progress as you go along.

If you have a long spring that you want shortening then you cut to length using a dremel. The end of the cut end needs to be heated up with a blow torch then whilst still glowing red use a pair of pliers to set the end to have a flat base. Only heat the very end and protect the rest of the spring from heat. This can be done by using a wet cloth.

Hope this helps
BBF

[TenMetrePeter]

I just googled "polish spring ends" and it said "June"

[Blackbaronfish]

[eboswan]

[RonnieD]

Thanks for the info. I’m off to get some 400 grit

[gary martin]

I use a very fine wet and dry and use autosol paste. place the wet and dry on a pane of glass to ensure it is flat. a small amount of autosol on the wet and dry. hold the spring between the palms of your hands. use an action as if you are starting a fire with a stick. polish until you are satisfied.

[GrandadG]

I have read a lot lately about polishing the spring ends on my tx200. I have been unable to find any videos,and a lot of what I read online seems to be the work of hackers. Does anyone know of a video or set of instructions including materials to do this job correctly? Or is it even worth it? Thanks

Watch this vid from our very own Davy
The polishing begins about 7 minutes 30sec in

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk2Sw1m3kCw

[Backspin66]

I just googled "polish spring ends" and it said "June"

Haha, funny