Where can I buy rollerball springs?

[PenMan1]

I have found a source for Parker springs (Beartooth Woods) but I need to find a source for the roller ball springs. Them little buggers just seem to get away from me.

Any ideas? Thanks

 

[workinforwood]

I just go to Ace Hardware and purchase 1/4x1.5 long springs from the bulk drawer. That's enough length to make 2-3 pens per spring. A quick snip will make them any length you want. They are extra good for custom pens or closed end pens because the length of the hole is less important.

 

[JimMc7]

I've used the parker replacement springs for the purpose: "unroll" them a bit to give a larger diameter and clip to length. Seem to work ok.

 

[greenmtnguy]

Same as Jeff. The hardware store. Cut to length and now I glue the spring to the finial. Lost one from a Baron at a show so did the quick fix and now have extras in the parts box.