Shims

[Rick Iverson]

Gents;

Looking to source some donut shims:

• OD: 2.375”
• Thickness: 0.005”
• ID: 2.125”
• Material: Any, but aluminum is ideal for not having to deal with dissimilar metals.

Any help?

[R. Pare]

Have you looked in McMaster Carr?

[Rick Iverson]

RP;

I did, but my search skills are wanting.

[tlracer]

In the UK, but worth considering:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/224326415431

Alternatively have them laser-cut?

[phantomjock]

Aww.. its only 0.004 inches - sorry.

Cheers - JIm

[David Ferguson]

Here is what you can find on McMaster-Carr. The standard sizes are 2" ID, 2.75" OD, so you would need to trim, but it's only 0.005 thick, so should be pretty easy:

https://www.mcmaster.com/shim-washer...ickness~0-005/

Of course, you could just cut your own from aluminum shim stock (6"x50" roll is $26):

https://www.mcmaster.com/shim-stock/...rial~aluminum/

Or you can have them make you a set of 4 for $56:

https://www.mcmaster.com/shim-stock/...order-shims-5/

[Rick Iverson]

David;

In my search, I immediately went to McMaster-Carr. Since these hub bearings are a standard size, I thought there might be a source that has compatible shims.

But I am grateful for the guidance.

Incidentally, I call Monday to place my order to finish my button plate.

Here is what you can find on McMaster-Carr. The standard sizes are 2" ID, 2.75" OD, so you would need to trim, but it's only 0.005 thick, so should be pretty easy:

https://www.mcmaster.com/shim-washer...ickness~0-005/

Of course, you could just cut your own from aluminum shim stock (6"x50" roll is $26):

https://www.mcmaster.com/shim-stock/...rial~aluminum/

Or you can have them make you a set of 4 for $56:

https://www.mcmaster.com/shim-stock/...order-shims-5/

[R. Pare]

Rick:

If you cannot find what you need or get someone to make them for you, I can. Won't be cheap, though!

[Rick Iverson]

Rick:

If you cannot find what you need or get someone to make them for you, I can. Won't be cheap, though!

RP;

I’ll get a bearing and retainer off to you tomorrow so we can get it right. Half dozen should do it.

[R. Pare]

It looks like I can do you .002's, which you can double up - I'm out of .004 stock. Be a few days before I can do them.

[Rick Iverson]

RP;

I shipped the parts this AM. Should be there by Wednesday.