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Old 06-13-2015, 03:47 PM   #215 (permalink)
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One or two narrow, polished stainless steel leaf springs, secured on both ends (for reversing) with an inch or more of arch, at the front and back.

Since the radius of the arch is much greater than the roller, the wear from friction on the sidewall shouldn't be any more than the roller which has to spin up from a stop anyway.
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