On Jun 29, 2015, at 16:38, Kirk Eppler  wrote:

>> Dunno if I've added pits or just revealed them, but after I ruined the C
spring on grandpa's Starrett dividers by soaking in vinegar, I'm more careful.
> 
> Or was it a case of the rust holding things together.

Not this time. The spring worked fine before I put it in, and looked fine when I
took it out. Snapped as soon as I reinstalled it and closed the dividers.

(If anyone has a spare or ideas for making a new one, let me know).

Adam