I've done a search and unable to find anyone
who sells washer as shims in a variety of thicknesses
for a variety of bolts. I have tried to create my own
to a degree, but it would be nice to find a variety
pack that I could buy - cheaply - like under $30.

Shopsmith sells a pack in colors that corresponds
to the thickness, but if I remember right, it was
with something else included and it wasn't cheap.

I thought I was a great searcher, but on this particular
quest, I got stumped.

Anyone got an idea where I could find them?


MJ

On 8/1/2011 7:50 PM, wrote:
I've done a search and unable to find anyone
who sells washer as shims in a variety of thicknesses
for a variety of bolts. I have tried to create my own
to a degree, but it would be nice to find a variety
pack that I could buy - cheaply - like under $30.

....

W/O any idea at all of what size variety you're thinking of or what
thicknesses and ranges and precision or purpose...

http://www.dougstampco.com/

Might be a source altho probably not in some prepackaged assortment.

I've no idea about Fastenal but there, McMaster-Carr, etc., are places
I'd try. Check w/ your local machine shop for their sources of such
specialty items...

What's the application in mind???

There are all kinds of shaft bearing shim washers but they're tended to
be sized by bearings so again the app is probably key to the right kind
of thing.

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In article , dpb wrote:

On 8/1/2011 7:50 PM, wrote:
I've done a search and unable to find anyone
who sells washer as shims in a variety of thicknesses
for a variety of bolts. I have tried to create my own
to a degree, but it would be nice to find a variety
pack that I could buy - cheaply - like under $30.

There is or/was a Co. Called Bokers that specialized in thin metal
products. Try and Google them.

CP

wrote:
I've done a search and unable to find anyone
who sells washer as shims in a variety of thicknesses
for a variety of bolts. I have tried to create my own
to a degree, but it would be nice to find a variety
pack that I could buy - cheaply - like under $30.

Shopsmith sells a pack in colors that corresponds
to the thickness, but if I remember right, it was
with something else included and it wasn't cheap.

I thought I was a great searcher, but on this particular
quest, I got stumped.

Anyone got an idea where I could find them?


Well - you don't offer any specific needs. Don't know what sizes you need.
You might want to check with autobody supply houses (not your local Autozone
or Advance Auto) and ask them for fender shims. Should fit your needs - or
at least as you have detailed them

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-Mike-

Again, not in kits, I don't think, but MSC (mscdirect.com) has plenty of
sizes.

Pete Stanaitis
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On 8/1/2011 11:33 PM, Pete S wrote:


Again, not in kits, I don't think, but MSC (mscdirect.com) has plenty of
sizes.
....

Another good place to know about (altho may not help for this particular
item)

Reid Supply

http://www.reidsupply.com/Catalog.aspx

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I've done a search and unable to find anyone
who sells washer as shims in a variety of thicknesses
for a variety of bolts. I have tried to create my own
to a degree, but it would be nice to find a variety
pack that I could buy - cheaply - like under $30.

Shopsmith sells a pack in colors that corresponds
to the thickness, but if I remember right, it was
with something else included and it wasn't cheap.

I thought I was a great searcher, but on this particular
quest, I got stumped.

Anyone got an idea where I could find them?


MJ

Do you mean these?
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?cat=1,43456&p=66917

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Best regards
Han
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On 02 Aug 2011 12:39:23 GMT, Han wrote:

Do you mean these?
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?cat=1,43456&p=66917

Only problem is that he's looking for washer shims for bolts.
Depending on how tight those bolts need to be, those Lee Valley
plastic shims will get crushed.

What's the application in mind???

There are all kinds of shaft bearing shim washers but they're tended to
be sized by bearings so again the app is probably key to the right kind
of thing.

Just to periodically have something to shim my various tools: bandsaw,
tablesaw,
etc. Right now, I am trying to level out my band saw. I've made some
shims out
of shim stock, but it's a bother. Just was looking to buy a variety
pack
somewhere.

I thought I tried McMaster's, et al., and struck out, but will do
again.

The place you pointed to me, has them, but I didn't see a package
deal anywhere. I'll look again.

Thanks,

MJ

Dave wrote in
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On 02 Aug 2011 12:39:23 GMT, Han wrote:

Do you mean these?
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?cat=1,43456&p=66917

Only problem is that he's looking for washer shims for bolts.
Depending on how tight those bolts need to be, those Lee Valley
plastic shims will get crushed.

You're right.

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Best regards
Han
email address is invalid

wrote the following:
I've done a search and unable to find anyone
who sells washer as shims in a variety of thicknesses
for a variety of bolts. I have tried to create my own
to a degree, but it would be nice to find a variety
pack that I could buy - cheaply - like under $30.

Shopsmith sells a pack in colors that corresponds
to the thickness, but if I remember right, it was
with something else included and it wasn't cheap.

I thought I was a great searcher, but on this particular
quest, I got stumped.


Try the search again with 'bolt shims' as the search item this time.
Anyone got an idea where I could find them?


MJ



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Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
In the original Orange County. Est. 1683
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On Mon, 1 Aug 2011 17:50:22 -0700 (PDT), "
wrote:

I've done a search and unable to find anyone
who sells washer as shims in a variety of thicknesses
for a variety of bolts. I have tried to create my own
to a degree, but it would be nice to find a variety
pack that I could buy - cheaply - like under $30.

Shopsmith sells a pack in colors that corresponds
to the thickness, but if I remember right, it was
with something else included and it wasn't cheap.

I thought I was a great searcher, but on this particular
quest, I got stumped.

Anyone got an idea where I could find them?


MJ

Small parts has a couple of assortments of arbor shims, might do what
you need.

www.smallparts.com

They have lots of handy stuff. Prices tend to be high, but if you need
it and they have it....

Paul Franklin