Quote: I have 3d data, Im looking for a shop to make a tool. Will let you know when I have some luck.
That is VERY COOL! How did you do that? Depending on how soon you can get a shop to machine new pieces, I may end up having to get some from you. A couple of days ago, I began carving a new piece from the nylon bar stock. It was a bit of a learning experience at the start (first attempt to "cut out" the basic shape was not good). I ended up using only a variable speed dremel at its lowest speed with a cutting bit to cut and shape the new piece. It's turned out pretty good so far (I still have to carve out the area where the part is riveted to the spring steel leg). It's taken quite some hours so far, but I think the end results will be most satisfactory. I'll post pictures one I've completed the first piece.
