Re: [bolger] Re: cushioned trailer bunks
They probably are bonded at only one end; it's the nature of the beast.
There used to be little flat squares of graphite laden cloth and ?? that one
could put between the leaves to lessen the friction, eliminate squeaks, etc.
You could also have the shorter leaf bent almost straight so that it only
applied itself when the main leaf was about to revert. It's a little
spookier since the heating and cooling affect the temper. There used to be
lots of blacksmiths that knew all about adjusting leaf springs. It is
easier for the non-smith to add capacity with extra leaves, helper coils, or
pneumatic pillows.
Roger
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There used to be little flat squares of graphite laden cloth and ?? that one
could put between the leaves to lessen the friction, eliminate squeaks, etc.
You could also have the shorter leaf bent almost straight so that it only
applied itself when the main leaf was about to revert. It's a little
spookier since the heating and cooling affect the temper. There used to be
lots of blacksmiths that knew all about adjusting leaf springs. It is
easier for the non-smith to add capacity with extra leaves, helper coils, or
pneumatic pillows.
Roger
derbyrm@...
http://home.earthlink.net/~derbyrm
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark" <marka@...>
To: <bolger@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2005 4:24 AM
Subject: [bolger] Re: cushioned trailer bunks
>
> Thanks for the idea, Roger.
> I was hoping not to go that far, and aren't even sure it can be done.
>
> These are what they call 'slipper springs'. Just two thin leaves, one is
> partial on the
> underside. There's a clip going round one end of the pair to bind them;
> the other end has
> none, so I think the supplemental leaf must be bonded on somehow. Can't be
> just the shape
> that keeps it there.
>
> Lighter springs may be available. But the expense brings this rig into the
> zone of false
> economy. On the other hand, if it saves the boat a beating, could be worth
> it now.
>
> Guess I'll look for some 8 or 10 inch boat fenders.
> Mark
>
>
> Roger Derby wrote:
>>
>> Take a leaf out of each spring?
>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>>
>> > I've got a little HB utility trailer that's so stiff it knocks the
>> > stuff
>> > right out of a
>> > boat.
>
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Thanks for the idea, Roger.
I was hoping not to go that far, and aren't even sure it can be done.
These are what they call 'slipper springs'. Just two thin leaves, one is partial on the
underside. There's a clip going round one end of the pair to bind them; the other end has
none, so I think the supplemental leaf must be bonded on somehow. Can't be just the shape
that keeps it there.
Lighter springs may be available. But the expense brings this rig into the zone of false
economy. On the other hand, if it saves the boat a beating, could be worth it now.
Guess I'll look for some 8 or 10 inch boat fenders.
Mark
Roger Derby wrote:
I was hoping not to go that far, and aren't even sure it can be done.
These are what they call 'slipper springs'. Just two thin leaves, one is partial on the
underside. There's a clip going round one end of the pair to bind them; the other end has
none, so I think the supplemental leaf must be bonded on somehow. Can't be just the shape
that keeps it there.
Lighter springs may be available. But the expense brings this rig into the zone of false
economy. On the other hand, if it saves the boat a beating, could be worth it now.
Guess I'll look for some 8 or 10 inch boat fenders.
Mark
Roger Derby wrote:
>
> Take a leaf out of each spring?
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> > I've got a little HB utility trailer that's so stiff it knocks the stuff
> > right out of a
> > boat.
Take a leaf out of each spring?
Roger
derbyrm@...
http://home.earthlink.net/~derbyrm
Roger
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark" <marka@...>
> I've got a little HB utility trailer that's so stiff it knocks the stuff
> right out of a
> boat. Tried using fun noodles last year to soften the blows but they
> barely helped and
> don't last long. Low tire pressures aren't right for use with a low
> powered tow car.
>
> Any ideas, please?
> Mark
I've got a little HB utility trailer that's so stiff it knocks the stuff right out of a
boat. Tried using fun noodles last year to soften the blows but they barely helped and
don't last long. Low tire pressures aren't right for use with a low powered tow car.
Any ideas, please?
Mark
boat. Tried using fun noodles last year to soften the blows but they barely helped and
don't last long. Low tire pressures aren't right for use with a low powered tow car.
Any ideas, please?
Mark