Good books or websites on working with springs?

[TobJohn]

I have already received some very helpful advice on the subject (thanks, Flint62Smoothie), but I have realized I am a little out of my depth. Specifically, resources on understanding how hardness, dimensions, and springiness all interact would be very helpful. Thanks!

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

Buy this little pamphlet from Track of the Wolf, by the late Kit Ravenshear.

Link = Simplified V Springs, easy home tempering instructions, by Kit Ravenshear - Track of the Wolf

You can see he had a bunch! I’ve never read that Vol 1 of the Craft & Practice, but maybe that goes into some theory? Anyone know?

 

[TobJohn]

Very helpful, thanks! I should have just asked directly haha.

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

Yes, but this info help others, especially with future searches.

 

[TobJohn]

Yes, but this info help others, especially with future searches.

Very true

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

Oh, forgot to add … the product called ‘Kasenit’ used to be the Gold Standard for zillion years of gunsmithing, for hardening metals, but it is no longer available.

Track now sells this for hardening:
Tru-Spark, Carbonitriding Surface Hardening Compound, with Track's detailed instructions for best frizzen sparking, safe, easy to use in a home workshop, non-toxic, 4 oz., made in the USA - Track of the Wolf

You will need at least MAPP gas for your torch.

 

[Erwan]

Not sure that you can get a lot of information on the Internet and Youtube videos, and for books, I don't know, perhaps this one:
- Amazon.fr - Building a Percussion Lock: A muzzle Loading Firearm Project for the Home Shop - Davis, Glen, Knight-Davis, Stacey - Livres …
Have look here:
- Gunsmithing - Gunsmithing Journal
- How to Make & Heat-Treat Flat Gun Springs - Gunsmithing Journal
https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/302/1/BOOK-SVSFirst time I learn something about leaf springs was with an old man (retired in this time) who had made it his own life in the French factory of Saint-Etienne more than fifty years ago, now is maybe difficult to find a good old blacksmith easily...
Not sure that you can get a lot of information on the Internet and Youtube videos…