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  1. 10th November 2009, 12:35 PM #1
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    Default Drill Press - Broken Spring

    The return spring on my 20+ year old drill press has just broken. The press is similar to the generic ones around today.

    Has anyone any suggestions on where I might get the sort of spring needed - flat type as in a wind up clock. Or any suggestions on how to work around the problem of the drill not retracting.

    Buying a new drill press is not an immediate option.
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    Mike see your in NSW ? Maybe a seatbelt tentsioner spring (I have one in the bits n pieces box if needed) might do the trick or give H&F's a try for spare parts.

    Ray
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    You could buy some spring steel wire and make your own.
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    Thanks for the advice and suggestions.

    Ray, I went to Hare & Forbes and they had an almost identical cap and spring as a spare part on one of their pedestal drills. It fitted my drill fine and I am now back in business after a down time of only a few hours. I appreciate your help. Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike_R View Post
    Thanks for the advice and suggestions.

    Ray, I went to Hare & Forbes and they had an almost identical cap and spring as a spare part on one of their pedestal drills. It fitted my drill fine and I am now back in business after a down time of only a few hours. I appreciate your help. Thanks

    Mike_R

    Mike no problem make sure you head back there during their Sale Thursday to Saturday
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