A tiny spring from a Leica M3 shutter flew across my bench today

I was working on a full CLA in my home shop, and the main tension spring shot out when I lifted the curtain assembly. It took me 45 minutes with a magnet and a headlamp to find it under my tool chest. Has anyone found a better way to secure those springs during disassembly?

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2 Comments

williams.kim1d ago

Try putting the whole assembly inside a clear plastic bag.

jana_fox501d ago

Forget the bag, you're using a whole plastic bag for that?