2007 at the Hammond Barn

[RHClarke]

I got a PM asking about spring and ring size. The springs I obtained from Princess on sale. They are your standard screen door return springs. I'll see if the part number is on the labels of my remaining springs. Nonetheless, find some springs at the local hardware shop and they should do the job - don't worry about how they will look because they should be covered by the seat back anyway...

The rings I got from Spaenaur - P/N MH-20 (7/8 ID) - they sell them by the box of 100, so if you need some rings (9 per seat), I will have some rings for sale at nominal price (cost recovery) at CC in June. When compared to the original rings, the replacements look a little larger. But it saves on the number of replacement springs you will need. For you cheap screws, these nickel plated steel rings make good wedding bands.

A caution on cutting springs - wear gloves and invest in a good set of side-cutters. After cutting the springs to length, you will have to curl up one or both ends into improvised hooks. They get really sharp and do a number on cheap leather gloves (and the underlying skin too!).

Ultimately, all that matters is that your seat back offers some resistance and support while you fight your CMP down the road.