Twizzle Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 Does anyone have a front spring compressor that I could borrow to use on my 6? I am in the West Midlands, more specifically Herefordshire. Thanks in anticipation, Martin Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 Hi Martin, are you able to make something. It is easy enough . 12mm steel studding from Wickes etc. You will need some large washers for the top and something at the bottom (steel bar etc ) to allow the studding to sit square on the spring pan. If you can;t get something local then you can borrow my home brew. Roger Link to post Share on other sites
Twizzle Posted June 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Hi Roger, thank you for the offer, I have read the many threads on making your own and I probably will. Just thought I’d see if anyone local had one as I’m only likely to use it twice! regards Martin Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Hi Martin, they work like umbrellas - if you have one you will never need it !! Roger Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Man in the USA making them https://windyridgefarm.us/Triumph-Churchill.php Link to post Share on other sites
Twizzle Posted June 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 How long does the threaded rod need to be? Going to give making one a go. Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 Hi Martin, the info on the US item states that it is 18" long. That is the length of studding supplied most of the big stores and sounds about right for my home brew version. If you use the Wickes studding it can be cut down to length if found to be too long. Roger Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 22 hours ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Man in the USA making them https://windyridgefarm.us/Triumph-Churchill.php Hi Pete, what would be the name of that type of handle shown in the box. It would be nice to make a proper job of my compressor. Roger Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 42 minutes ago, RogerH said: Hi Pete, what would be the name of that type of handle shown in the box. It would be nice to make a proper job of my compressor. Roger Giant wingnut? Stuart. Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Mckiernan Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 46 minutes ago, stuart said: Giant wingnut? Stuart. Mick Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 4 hours ago, stuart said: Giant wingnut? Stuart. Thanks Stuart - that works. Roger Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blue Sky Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 Martin, I could loan you a pukka spring compressor - I am based in Malvern. Regards, Laurence Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 On 6/22/2021 at 9:45 AM, RogerH said: Hi Pete, what would be the name of that type of handle shown in the box. It would be nice to make a proper job of my compressor. Roger Something very familiar about that giant wing nut Roger. Link to post Share on other sites
5ltrgriff Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 Hi, I have one if you want to borrow it, but I live in north east Hertfordshire? might be too far? kind Regards wayne Link to post Share on other sites
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