How to make a torsion spring

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[@TheGeekPub]

Never worry if something is too simple. There's always someone who doesn't know how to do something (or is at a different stage in learning than you are).

[@lanchanoinguyen2914]

TheGeekPub that's right,we can't make alone,we can do great a field while people would do other fields better or they're not exhaust of thinking so they can easily make solution.

[@53jed]

The Geek Pub. Zachary - I never knew. Now I do. Standing on the shoulders of giants and all that, or just being willing to learn.

[@lawrencebartel5605]

I watched your video to see if it was even possible for me to make my own spring. It answered my question. Yes, I now know it is possible and will try it soon. Thank you for posting the video. It told me what I needed to know.

[@muskokamike127]

There is that saying there's many ways to skin a cat and some may need an idea on an easier way to do something. There IS a more complex way of making a torsion spring but your way achieves the same result a lot more simply.

[@muskokamike127]

@Mike Hegarty Me too! I've been woodworking for 20 years but watch em all because who knows? Maybe someone has come up with a better/easier way. For eg: I watched a video by William Ng (I think that was his name). Saw him using vernier calipers. I've worked with certified Master Carpenters who didn't. I picked up a cheap pair for $10 and the quality and ease of my work has increased 10 fold.

[@th30519]

Don't feel silly... some people's "so simple it doesn't seem worthy for a video" is other people's "dang, he's hard core... I'll never be able to do that". Your content and approach are enjoyable, even for people who will never in their lifetime build their own machines like you do.

[@peggyt1243]

Jeremy: you have grown significantly in your videos since I first subscribed. It is wonderful to see your self confidence blossom.

[@Jer_Schmidt]

+peggyt1243 Thank you!

[@heriberthuber54]

Totally worth it. Make more of those small, "silly" videos and I'll watch them all :-)

[@vallejokid1968]

It was totally worth it. Thanks for posting.

[@Jer_Schmidt]

+Alex Gordon There's the reassurance my anxiety needed. Thanks! :D

[@danielmilloy7807]

AGREED!

[@AnthonyTackett]

Agreed. Definitely worth it. Nice video!

[@imortaldeadead]

Thank you for sharing, I for one wouldn't have thought about doing it. Now we all can see how easy it is to make 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@robinotto7419]

Your description was very clear. With the spring steel wire, without heat treatment, sometimes tight bending can fracture the said wire. In the case of yours, clearly it was ‘outside’ those limits. Thanks for the good video.

[@poja82]

Piano wire, or "music wire", is a specialized type of wire made for use in piano strings. It is made from tempered high-carbon steel, also known as spring steel, which replaced iron as the material starting in 1834

[@Nightman2152]

Cool! This old tony has a good spring making video as well. His was more showing off fancy spring tools and yours was more about getting it done for the sake of the project you needed the spring for originally. Learned a bit from both. Everybody has gaps in their knowledge and nobody knows everything so anything you feel like sharing is a contribution to the online knowledge library. It doesn't matter how simple it is! Personally I watched this video because I wanted to see how YOU make springs because I like your style. Another person may prefer a different way to make springs entirely. My point is any experience you want to share with youtube is not a waste. A person gets better at something with experience. By sharing our experience on the internet we can all learn a lot and do a lot more in a lifetime then our fathers and grandfathers. Thanks for sharing Jeremy! Hope all is well in Arizona!

[@hansdegroot8549]

Great video. Very well explained. "Too simple" things do not exist. Everybody has his own level of capabilities. For somebody it's easy to build a spring but I think the majority of people never made one. It was very interesting to watch this video. Thanks for sharing.

[@philmortlock259]

Who was born knowing how to make a spring ? Frikin no-one great video as I believe rough seas are afoot and I'm def prepin.

[@beepaw1]

Trust me, it's well worth making a video. Now I can make my own torsion spring for the safety guard on my jointer. Thanks a million

[@byonbill9499]

I have been "fooling around" making things for over sixty years and would not have thought to try making a torsion spring that large until I saw it done. It's the visual medium that does the trick. Your presentations are very professional.

[@johnjerizlopezignacio3891]

EVERYTHING MUST BE RECORDER AND UPLOADED FOR EVERYONE TO SEE. I will send this to the kids.

[@jimdennett46]

Good to see a young man doing skilled work. Proud of ya son good job!!

[@dakotamax2]

Never seen anyone make their own torsion spring. Also never heard of "music wire." Thanks for posting!

[@original5065]

I just used this method to make a spring, very good. One improvement to the method is to first bend an inch of one end of the wire to 90 degresss. trapping this bend against your holding bolt, under the washers, will remove the need for a drill bit as a spacer and (more importantly) stop the wire from twisting at all whilst you are bending. Doing this my springs came out with virtually no slant on them.

[@Jer_Schmidt]

Good point, thanks for the tip!

[@cgodlove]

Dude! I'm SO glad you made and posted this. After not being able to find the torsion spring I need to bring a cantilever outdoor umbrella back to life, I wondered if I could make my own. During my search for a spring, I saw reference to music wire, which was new to me, so your video rang bells. Thanks so much!!

[@mattmadison4731]

I have a tbi so my English sucks and it's the only language I ever learned so thank you for making the video it is great to put knowledge out there and what seems simple for one is a wonder for someone else not everyone grew up in the same great or terrible life so a doctor knows how to fix a cold but can't change a tire a mechanic knows how to fix a car but can't do brain surgery so thank you what maybe of seemed silly to you was a great video for so many people

[@pigseye2]

Great video and you just gained a new subscriber! This not too simple to post. Watching you go through the process and even having to make some corrections on the fly was very informational. You are also great at creating, editing, and narrating videos. Please keep posting simple videos! Thanks so much.

[@Crewsy]

There is nothing that is ever too simple just as there is never a stupid question. Keep the videos coming and answering all those questions.

[@rosstrue1]

Thank you. It is simple but I would rather see someone else try it first. Good video. Thanks

[@jimhester2004]

You're right that if the loose end of the wire gets away from you, it can do you some damage. I did that making a spring out of heavy copper wire, and even that cut my finger pretty good. I used a bolt for the mandrell so that the coils would approximately follow the threads, and it wound pretty close that way. I think this is a valuable video, especially for those who are going to build your grinder. The safety factor alone was needed. I should have known that you're a farm guy. We learn how to do a lot of things that other folks don't get the opportunity to. Thanks for the video!

[@Jer_Schmidt]

+Jim Hester I just hope I made the safety aspect clear enough. Makes me cringe to think of what could happen. I agree, farm kids get a lot of exposure to mechanical wonders, as well as the ingenuity required to fix them.

[@orange_cat]

It's been a few years since I subscribed to any KZbin channel. This video made it happen again.

[@Jer_Schmidt]

Thank you! Glad you found it helpful.

[@sytoo8983]

You need not apologise just because you think it is simple. For me it was genius. I have to make torsion springs for hand clamps but did not know how to go about it. Thanks to you now i know what to do.

[@sirosisofdeliver223]

Hey Jer, you’ve posted a very good and informative video. Thank You !!! 😊

[@OBEAUTIFULDISCOVERIES]

I did not know a person could make their own spring. Thankyou.

[@thatoldbob7956]

I should have a grandchild like you are, he would have appreciated things I did in my life. I was a grandchild like you are but I never had that much room to move around. You are doing very well, keep it up, it's enjoyable. The grandfather.

[@Richard-tj6dx]

You get a thumbs up for the "use your head" joke.

[@w6263]

Any creation is not silly. Thought and process goes into every idea no matter how simple. Simple is good and people understand; talk above people's heads and you fail! Great video!

[@TheSib]

It wasn’t too “silly” for me! I needed to know if heating and quick cooling in oil was necessary. Guess not! ThNk you for taking the time to make and post this!

[@patw999]

Yep, completely worth your time to make and post. Not all of us see the same obvious that others see while I might see an obvious that you don't, Good job

[@Jer_Schmidt]

+patw999 Thanks!

[@alanharding8762]

its great to see younger men and woman getting into this stuff,good man good stuff.from the uk.

[@mikemcgyver3254]

Thanks, not having done this I'd have thought some heating would be required to properly form the spring. I now understand that would reduce it's tensile strength so this video was very helpful.

[@robertkerr3059]

wow, its 94 degrees and you are not even breaking a sweat, rockstar springmaker !

[@Jer_Schmidt]

+Robert Kerr It helps a lot to have a Portacool blasting directly on you! :) It doesn't cool the shop really; but it makes a comfy spot right in front of it.

[@robertqueberg4612]

Jer, do not worry about posting "simple things" on your channel. There are members of an ancient tribe of humans, refered to as "Bassakwardites", which refers to their approach to createing problems where none exists. By the time that they have failed to follow suggestions, or firm directions, falling off from a small log, may find them stuck twelve feet up in the limbs of an adjoining tree. In fifty years of building stamping dies, and injection molds, I have used a lot of off the shelf springs, but never needed to bend my own. Now I will go forth with great courage. Please caution all who try this, to protect their "guts" from a run away spring. Thank you.

[@andreasmakarewitsch1978]

'I feel a little bit silly ....' ..... but the entertainment value is priceless, esp. the advice on how to use one's head- not always as straight-forward as it seems. Thanks, mate.

[@jeffbeck6501]

oh that metal saw. I love. It was going so slowly and so nicely. Not much noise.

[@markmorton2519]

I’ve had your grinder plans for about a year, slowly building, acquiring parts, been stuck on the damn hay baler finger for a couple weeks haha, thank you google... and Jeremy:)

[@Flowshow88]

I love how genuine and honest you are. Great video thank you ❤️

[@craigsudman4556]

Nice work-a-round for re-bending the spring. Thumbs up.

[@Lostpanda123]

Nothing is wrong with this post! You should upload even more if you have the capacity to do so. There are a lot of novice out there, I'm one of them, and every bit of new information is valuable! Keep it up!

[@billybobjoe198]

This is my favorite kind of video. I'd rather see what people do to accomplish something, than large builds like the grinder build. Not that the grinder build was bad, I watched it all and liked it. It's just easier to watch a short video like this than an entire series.

[@Jer_Schmidt]

+billybobjoe198 Thanks for the feedback! I've noticed you aren't alone with that opinion, so I think in the future I'll try to break my large projects up into smaller sub-projects. Not multi-part series, but rather separate projects that work together to make a larger project.

[@mountainmaddie5882]

This was exactly what I needed to replace a torsion spring in an antique wood cookstove door!!! Thank you!!!!

[@Benwinch07]

Totally worth its own video!! That is unbelievably simple, but I wouldve never guessed that I could do it myself!

[@ageorge7140]

Really nice to see a young man with so much drive, keep up the good work.

[@kareno8634]

i am so glad things are easy for some, if not most ppl. i tend to misinterpret what i read, or trying to describe what's needed or ask questions that others understand is frustrating. I Will Always Welcome instructions about anything, even if i don't get it at first. (1st time on planet~E) Thanks for Your Time! ~ peace

[@superbreastman]

The post is very instructive. Springs are always difficult to make so thanks a lot for teaching me. Ciao.

[@bigbadjohn10]

Just found this. Thanks for posting this, I had forgotten how to do this and would not have made a spring from such thick wire.

[@murraylowe7493]

I have made these before myself but I am certain you have assisted many more than one person with this video. Thanks for all your great video's

[@jtsimmons3133]

Well done. Your videos are always worth watching.

[@apistosig4173]

Ain't nothin' simple 'bout this. Piano wire can be a cantankerous beast at the best of times and one needs to know its character. A fabulous solution to your problem. Spring making is somewhat akin to practising voodoo! You've done well.

[@rok4220]

Glad to get another post. Your subscription is one of the first I look for every day.

[@MoPoppins]

You could just click the bell icon (next to subscribe icon) to receive notifications and have them come to YOU.

[@cybercapri]

It is a very worthy video, not everyone would think to make their own tension spring out of Piano Wire... Remember just because you find things easy does not mean everyone else will... Food for thought... Cheers...

[@ebw_servant_of_GOD]

Thanks I just learned something new. Never needed to make a torsion spring before. EBW USN Ret

[@TheMuzShop]

This is some good info.... Could be used in a lot of different situations. Thanks for sharing Jeraemy

[@georgeeads8689]

Jeremy. That was a great video. There are a lot of people that will be grateful for that information.

[@antoniogargiulo9491]

it gets me a good idea of how a torsion spring works while I'm studying for Modellistic and simulation exam! Good man!

[@Sambarbadonat]

Glad that you made a video on this; I need to replace a spring on a guillotine cutter for a print shop and there were a lot of helpful hints here which will save me some skin. Much appreciated.

[@christophermaurer1271]

Had to watch this again and it's just as good the second time . Hope all is well with you Jeremy . Cheers.

[@chrismaurer2075]

I just had to reply to my name sake.

[@berhanegebriel3155]

What you showed us is very intuitive. Thanks again and keep it up.

[@nikolaoskampitsis7030]

congratulations you have to be perfectional mechanical engineer

[@brandonryder3632]

I watch every video you make, even when I'm not interested in the topic specifically, because everything you do is interesting, and I always learn something. So thank you!

[@Jer_Schmidt]

+Brandon Ryder Thank you!

[@gumby3057]

Good work. Makes me miss my old job where I had access to all the tools, welder, torches etc. to do just about anything.

[@wrightdu83]

Great post Jeremy and thanks for the clear and concise nature of your videos! Good info here.

[@Jer_Schmidt]

+Dustin Wright Thanks!

[@alec_2334]

Always look forward to your videos

[@bluecurvedesign]

Definitely worth posting - I need a spring like this for another project, so thanks for showing me how!

[@mbatson13]

Never would have figured out how to make my own spring... that would have been a HD run every time for me. Thanks for sharing.

[@lar7905]

Don't have a use for such a thing now. But the principle of how to make it was learned. Great ,great presentation. The "use yourhead" joke was a riot. Your tongue in cheeck expression was hilarious. Thank for the video

[@cliffsmith4907]

Actually, this is one piece of info that I have been looking for...

[@r.j.sworkshop7883]

Nicely done. Even if it is a simple process it is good to see how other people do things even if you only pick up small ideas. Thanks for the video.

[@directorgtr]

Very worth it, buddy. Although simple, they're still informative (I have not made my own spring before) to probably most of us. Seeing your mistakes is also very helpful as to not repeat them.

[@JonHeckendorf]

Hey, I got something out of watching you build a spring. Thanks for posting.

[@waltercarlson141]

Awesome demonstration Jer.

[@friedmule5403]

This guy do really know how to build up a lot of tension! :-)

[@r-rspringcorp5693]

Well done, that was a lot of fun to watch!

[@Sludgepump]

I got plenty out of this video. Your vids are right up there with Diresta and Matthias, Jeremy... You get the thumbs up before I even watch it. Cheers!

[@Jer_Schmidt]

+Sludgepump Thank you!

[@MeggidoX]

Keep making these. I would have never thought to make my own but watching someone do it helps. Also props for the shirt :D

[@kentklapstein9879]

Thanks for posting this. This simple solutions arent always the obvious ones, please do post more "simple" concepts if they come up

[@zahidsuleman9063]

Good explaining every thing and every little work

[@seancrowley7520]

Totally worthy of a video. Thanks.

[@patmiddleton3947]

It’s good to see that you also make many small mistakes that you rectify and include in your vids.It’s all part of the learning process.👍

[@velocitymg]

I am about as handy as a paper umbrella, but I think with your instruction...Naah, who am I kidding, I’ll never be able to build stuff like you, but it’s very cool to watch you work..thanks for the inspiration and the dreams.

[@josiahpitman]

Totally worth making a video, thanks! I’ve never seen someone make a spring!

[@Danz2676]

I make springs for a living and this is actually a good video, especially for those who don't have the same resources as I do.

[@Jer_Schmidt]

Thanks; it's nice to get some confirmation that I'm not doing it totally wrong! :)

[@johnbeckman8916]

Nice! Jimmy would be proud.

[@GraniteValleyDave]

Really enjoyed the video Jeremy! I know it was a bit of a simple video but I think it was definitely worth posting it, so thanks!

[@zululeppard]

Very informative and well explained - thank you Jeremy

[@philipbarker7672]

You don't know what you don't know. I liked it.

[@jimsjacob]

Good to see you post!

[@curiosity2314]

It's worth a video! Most people would have no clue, nice job!

[@Martin-pb7ts]

Definitely worth a video. Enjoyed it.

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

It’s only simple if you know how to do it. I was looking for exactly this so thanks for sharing. Andy UK

[@1DIYGuy]

I had a 3/8 pipe x 3ft that I used to lever the complete spring. I kept the tip of the pipe rubbing the top edge of the last coil allowing the friction to move the pipe (this retains a constant hold back on the spring wire). The smaller diameter pipe allows the the bend to occur only where needed and left a perfect spring with slight tweak. I was surprised when finished the small amount of wire left in the pipe. This was as easy as I have ever made a custom spring. A real plus is I have a free standing vise in the middle of the floor that allowed me to walk 6 plus turns without stopping or the need for a vise grip to hold down the spring wire.

[@nickaylett1360]

Yeah that was definately worth making a video over. Nice work Jeremy.

[@vigilante004]

I never knew that music wire came that thick. So, thanks for making this video, I can use the knowledge. Keep it up dude.

[@lennyf1957]

5:10 definitely worthy of its own video.

[@phooesnax]

Always Always worth a watch Thanks Jeremy

[@nvmcrider8475]

Very interesting, nice to see a young man doing something with his hands besides playing with his phone.

[@tonybp965]

Young man, I always learn from you. You're a special tslent.

[@Beastt17]

Music wire! That's the ticket! Thank you!