Does the cutting of a spring make it softer or harder?

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Does the cutting of a spring make it softer or harder?

05-05-2006, 12:12 PM

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Does the cutting of a spring make it softer or harder?

It sounds like a simple question, but i've heard argumented opposite opinions. Please, share your experience.

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Does the cutting of a spring make it softer or harder? - cj - 05-05-2006 12:12 PM

[] - Knudsen - 05-05-2006, 12:14 PM

[] - Eircamae86 - 05-05-2006, 12:37 PM

[] - Dorito86 - 05-05-2006, 01:00 PM

[] - Mux213 - 05-05-2006, 01:17 PM

[] - Apolan - 05-05-2006, 01:32 PM

[] - SekiguchiUeno - 05-05-2006, 01:33 PM

[] - Apolan - 05-05-2006, 01:38 PM

[] - dAYTONA - 05-05-2006, 01:38 PM

[] - cj - 05-09-2006, 05:36 PM

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Poll: If you cut a spring, the newly shortened spring will be
	stiffer
	softer