How about compressing the spring, putting something like a 6D finishing nail through the hole on the side and the opening on the otherside (the one where the spring shows through). That will keep the spring in place while you work on the bottom. Look for the smallest head on the existing pin and punch it out. Find a nail that fits the hole in both the tube and the wood bottom and cut one end. Flatten a head on that end and then insert to measure for length (giving a little for a new head on the other side). Cut and insert into the assembly. Find an appropriate small punch and create a head. Be carefull not to miss with the punch and make sure that the first head that you created is on something solid before punching. Remove the 6D nail that held the spring back and admire your work. Anyway, thats my plan.
Big Norm
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