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Reddit mentions of Compression Spring, 316 Stainless Steel, Inch, 0.6" OD, 0.072" Wire Size, 1.07" Compressed Length, 1.75" Free Length, 17 lbs Load Capacity, 25 lbs/in Spring Rate (Pack of 10)
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We found 1 Reddit mentions of Compression Spring, 316 Stainless Steel, Inch, 0.6" OD, 0.072" Wire Size, 1.07" Compressed Length, 1.75" Free Length, 17 lbs Load Capacity, 25 lbs/in Spring Rate (Pack of 10). Here are the top ones.
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Slightly magnetic stainless steel 316 wire per ASTM A313 (chemical and physical only)Spring ends are closed and ground flat (squared) for efficient force transfer and reduced possibility of tanglingLoad capacity of 17.0 poundsMaximum operating temperature of 570 degrees F (300 degrees C)Plain wire finish passivated per ASTM A967 for excellent resistance to corrosion and oxidation
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| Number of items | 10 |
| Size | 0.6" |
the way I see it, you need at least 2 springs with each 25lbs force.
the closest matching spring they have here is only ~11.7lbs (https://www.hillmangroup.com/us/en/Home-Solutions/Home-Accessories/Springs/Compression-Springs/Hillman-Compression-Spring/p/540147) so you'd need 5 of them.
Personally, I'd modify this cheese press to have an X bar pressing down for a more even distribution of pressure, in which case a 3, 4 or 5 spring columns makes sense.
If we're keeping to 2 springs and we're fine with the built-in wobble, then perhaps this one is the best fit: https://www.hillmangroup.com/us/en/Home-Solutions/Home-Accessories/Springs/Compression-Springs/Hillman-Compression-Spring/p/540150
31/32'' diameter, 3-3/4'' long, and 27lbs.
Also this seems acceptable: https://www.hillmangroup.com/us/en/Home-Solutions/Home-Accessories/Springs/Compression-Springs/Hillman-Compression-Spring/p/540794
0.968'' diameter, 3,75'' long, and 27lbs too.
Alternatively, you could get this 10-pack https://www.amazon.ca/Compression-Spring-Stainless-Compressed-Capacity/dp/B005KU6SFQ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=25+lbs&qid=1565291108&s=industrial&sr=1-1
and then you use a stack of 2 per spring column, with 3 of them around the cheese (instead of 2 in the design... a tripod is more stable than a bipod!) to get the maximum amount of control over your pressing because of the longer length of 2 springs back to back giving you more adjustment length.
edit: I had a thought... If you swapped the springs out, and instead used dumbbells placed on top of the press? Kijiji lists 2x 25lbs dumbbells for like $55 and "Cast Iron Grip Olympic Plates โ from $0.67/lb" (so $33.5 for 50lbs), both of which can be used for training too ;)