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Posted By: webfootwhacker

Spring wire for coil springs - 01/09/17 05:22 AM

There is a post in the archives about using fishing leader material to make springs for squirrel traps. There was a link, but it no longer works. Anybody here still make springs? If so, what diameter would you recommend for squirrel- and or skunk-sized cages. Is there a better source than leader material?
Posted By: BigBob

Re: Spring wire for coil springs - 01/09/17 10:09 PM

Fishing leaders are made from braided wire of uncertain origin and materials. You would need SPRING STEEL and know the alloy for heat treating. Most any industrial supply house should be able to help you with what alloy for your application, and be able to order it if not in stock.
Posted By: LAtrapper

Re: Spring wire for coil springs - 01/09/17 11:37 PM

Below is a link to the wire that I use for the springs that I use for my homemade squirrel traps. The 105# test wire works good for me. I do keep several sizes of wire available though.
www.tackledirect.com/american-fishing-wire-tooth-proof-single-strand-leader-wire-s09c25.html

More wire sizes available-
http://www.tackledirect.com/american-fishing-wire-tooth-proof-single-strand-leader-wire.html


Another other source of wire and springs-
https://www.mcmaster.com/#stainless-steel-wire/=15u374y
https://www.mcmaster.com/#torsion-springs/=15u3geo

Posted By: BigBob

Re: Spring wire for coil springs - 01/09/17 11:40 PM

LA: PM sent.
Posted By: webfootwhacker

Re: Spring wire for coil springs - 01/10/17 04:27 AM

Thanks for the links. I'll check it out. Need to increase squirrel trap inventory in the near future and hope to do so this late winter.
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