spring progress pics

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nathan
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spring progress pics

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Shaped the spring today to almost final size. Next I will heat treat it and the lockbar then make the rocker/ button.
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sammy the blade
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From the look of the spring it should fire pretty good.
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nathan
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I shaped the back to final size where it touches on the lockbar. I will heat treat then shape to final size testing as i go.
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That will be one to be proud of.
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Can’t wait to see more!
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That spring is some serious work...looks like it'll fire with authority! Excellent work. I'd definitely like to see an action video when it's done!!
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