fattabbyleather Report post Posted June 6, 2013 I've been looking at previous posts on making leather slap jack style saps. I have everything I need except flat spring steel for the handle. What can I use for spring steel that will last? One post said metal packing straps but once they bend they stay bent. Anyone have any ideas for a more resilient material? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree Reaper Report post Posted June 19, 2013 (edited) A coil spring might work. (die spring) Edited June 19, 2013 by Tree Reaper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Longview Report post Posted June 21, 2013 I once made a handle device using 3 or 4 used hack saw blades sewn between layers of leather. It worked quite well. Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGGUNDOCTOR Report post Posted June 22, 2013 McMaster Carr carries spring steel in several thicknesses. Look for blue tempered 1095 , or 5160 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fattabbyleather Report post Posted June 23, 2013 Sweet, thank you I'll check them out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
