"Dave Osborne" wrote in message
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GB wrote:
Sort of washery-type things that slip over the end of an axle to hold
things on. You see them holding the wheels on childrens push-along toys.
I need one for a 12mm axle.

If I knew what to look for I might find somewhere that sells them, but
you guys probably know already.





http://shop.comdir.co.uk/Products.aspx?intGroupID=16225


Hmm,

I've prised off enough of them but never thought about what they are called.

Is there an official way of getting them off without scratching up a shaft
by the way?

S