[Harp-L] Springs for the Seydel Saxony

[Joseph Leone]

Ok, to weaken a return spring you compress the legs of the spring to where there is less ‘arc’ travel. The departure angle of most springs is in the 93 degree range. 
This will give you an ‘inch-ounce’ of torque strength of (let’s say just for argument) 9.66 inch ounces. Squeezing the legs together to around 81 degrees will give you 9.0
inch ounces…a NOTICiBLE difference. 

By shortening the spring arm’s travel arc you are lightening the force needed to push the slide. Be sure to place the retainer pin IN the springs eye when you squeeze 
the legs of the spring. Me? Since 1956 I have merely tossed the springs and used safety pins. With proper ‘dog leg’ bent in, if needed. The only chromatics I have ever
had that had the tension I wanter are Hering & East top. 

sm0joe

> On Sep 26, 2017, at 2:23 AM, Sheltraw <macaroni9999 at xxxxx> wrote:
> 
> Yes, but maybe I am not doing it right. Got any tips?
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Sep 25, 2017, at 9:04 AM, Joseph Leone <3n037 at xxxxx> wrote:
>> 
>> Have you tried a #2 safety pin? 
>> sm0joe
>> 
>>> On Sep 25, 2017, at 2:01 AM, Sheltraw <macaroni9999 at xxxxx> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi, guys
>>> 
>>> The Seydel springs in my most recently purchased (past year) Saxony chromatics are just too stiff. Does anybody know whether springs from any of the other harmonica manufacturers will fit the Saxony? These stiff springs are cramping my style ... literally!
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>