Rewinding tool

[Viktory2k1]

This tool is great for winding recoil springs. Too bad it doesn't come with a cup big enough for snowmobile recoils, at least last time I looked.

 

[fourbarrel]

Now what would the fun be in using something like that? lmao Not getting bloody fingers or making up new curse words. Finding all the pieces after you throw the recoil across the garage AGAIN.

 

[bluemonster1]

Now what would the fun be in using something like that? lmao Not getting bloody fingers or making up new curse words. Finding all the pieces after you throw the recoil across the garage AGAIN.

I know all about that when I had to try and rewind the spring on my 600..words were just a flying out of my mouth..my blood pressure went thru the roof..can't remember what I threw around..but it was something.Just bought a good used complete rewind..much easier in the long run..

 

[YooperWoods]

I have an easy way to rewind those springs, if I can explain it well enough to understand. I take a cordless drill and stick the chuck with teeth slightly open on the center of the spring, the outside I have hooked on a nail in a board. I just slowly work the drill till the spring winds up then clamp the tight spring pack with vice grips. Once you grab it with the vice grips you can pull it off the board and set it in place. Works like a charm.

 

[super1c]

No matter how many times I've tried never had any luck. Last sled one that broke just bought new. My chainsaw still has the cord hanging half out from my last rewind try. Haha

 

[devinzz1]

I have an easy way to rewind those springs, if I can explain it well enough to understand. I take a cordless drill and stick the chuck with teeth slightly open on the center of the spring, the outside I have hooked on a nail in a board. I just slowly work the drill till the spring winds up then clamp the tight spring pack with vice grips. Once you grab it with the vice grips you can pull it off the board and set it in place. Works like a charm.

I do same thing with nail on a flat piece of wood and pliers. After getting wound up we put a zip tie around it. From there it can be dropped into place. Less than 5mins and done.

 

[Viktory2k1]

I do same thing with nail on a flat piece of wood and pliers. After getting wound up we put a zip tie around it. From there it can be dropped into place. Less than 5mins and done.

I do it that way also but with a needlenose visegrip. Once the vise grip slipped off and that spring took off with the velocity of a 12 gauge shot gun! 5 turns of preload is perfect for all sleds I've done. Especially sleds. If the spring is loose, the weight of handle will pull rope out just enough for the pawls to extend and catch the cup, destroying the recoil and cup. I wrote to company to make a 4-5" cup, I never followed up. I will check. Could probably make one.
Super1c,(chainsaw) take it off and cut rope next to pully, turn pulley until rope is sucked inside of housing and give it 2-3 more full turns, fish a little rope out of the hole, install handle and put a good knot or 2 in it. Should work like diamonds. I'll start using a ziptie now. I used to do alot of tree work. Don't know if I can anymore.

 

[A couple of bucks]

1. Pound finish nail into bench.
2. Hook end of spring to nail
3. Clamp a small vice grip to inside end of spring.
4. Turn Vice-Grips until it is small enough to fit in cup.
5. With a needle nose Vice-Grip, TIGHTLY clamp the layers of springs together at the narrowest point.

Keep something flat and heavy on top of the spring while winding it up to prevent bird nesting. And subsequently it whapping you in the face. Then strange words spew from your mouth. Similar to the father on A CHRISTMAS STORY when he's fixing the furnace.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fjNqLOorulI