No-Sag spring cutter

[Darren Henry]

So I sold the boss on giving one of the Osborne benders a go again as I couldn't find a good one anywhere on the net. Same result. Of the 6-8 bends I tried on it 3 broke the end off the spring.



One thing I noticed is that the "roller" you rest the spring against doesn't turn. Could that be the problem 'Doc? Does yours turn as you bend the spring?

[sofadoc]

One thing I noticed is that the "roller" you rest the spring against doesn't turn. Could that be the problem 'Doc? Does yours turn as you bend the spring?

Sorry I'm just now getting back to you. I've been on vacation.
No, my roller doesn't turn. I'm not sure what the problem is. I've had mine for nearly 20 years. I've broken maybe a dozen ends during that time. Did you notice how I allow the spring to "give" a little while I'm holding it against the roller?

[Darren Henry]

Hi Doc;hope you had a good vacation. I did notice you letting the spring move and tried to do the same. I had the tool clamped in the vice [working parallel to the floor] and still on one crutch and this danged "boot"so I was not fluid. I'd go to centre,shuffle over and then pull from the other side. I know that bending tubing this can can be problematic,maybe that's my issue.