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Old 15-01-2022, 10:06 PM   #1
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for a non car related project I need (if such a thing is possible) 3-5 wafer almost paper thin washers, I have a metal plate that needs to align with a table saw blade.1/8" dia would be ideal. where from?
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Old 15-01-2022, 10:58 PM   #2
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Shim washers is what you need, try ebay , tool stores or automotive stores.
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Old 15-01-2022, 11:03 PM   #3
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Search for "shim stock"


https://au.rs-online.com/web/c/engin...re/shim-stock/
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Old 16-01-2022, 08:31 AM   #4
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shim washers thankyou

I remembered the name around 2.30 this morning but stuffed if I was doing anything about it then.
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After seeing the prices of these shims, may I suggest experimenting with aluminium foil.
I've worked wonders with this stuff and you may be surprised with the results.
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Old 16-01-2022, 10:41 AM   #6
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cheers, been suggested elsewhere xray film and icecream container plastic, like that good excuse to eat more ice cream
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Old 16-01-2022, 12:22 PM   #7
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If I needed a shim when working, shops usually closed I would just cut up an old coffee tin!......
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Old 16-01-2022, 12:35 PM   #8
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Any good motorcycle suspension place will have a range of shims.

I know that Tecnik at Penrith has a wide range and an online shop.
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What about a set of cheap feeler gauges?
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Old 16-01-2022, 03:41 PM   #10
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fair go guys, I appreciate your (left Field) suggestions, but the old ice cream (home made peanut butter & chocolate) took a hammering at lunch time now I sit here bloated.
but the container was put to good use as was some tin foil.

problem solvered.
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