Steve,

I just went out to my workshop and measured springs from a couple of my
cameras.  The springs are 0.050" thick. These are off of factory cameras.

Hope this helps.

Joe Portale
Tucson, AZ


> I'm considering the use of thin pieces of 1/4" (6mm) spring steel
> as the springs for the ground-glass frame for a 5x7 camera.  Small
> Parts Inc offers spring steel strips in various thicknesses, 10
> pieces to a package.  I really only need 2 pieces, but don't know
> what thickness would be appropriate, and given the cost I'm hesitant
> to buy 10 pieces of each size.
>
> Can anyone provide any guidance here?
>
> Thanks.
>
> steve
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