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Hey guys! I asked on the FB group but I didn't really get an answer. I'm in need of the standard 3/16 x .01 shims that are used for axle spacing. I see Amain has a 20 pack for $6 which isn't crazy, I guess. I thought McMaster might have a 50 or 100 pack. When I look for shims there, they have a set of 5 for ~$9.50. I must be looking at the wrong thing. I mean, you can get a pack of #8 washers for cheap, but will these work as well?

Shims are one thing I have not been able to find cheaply. That price from Amain is pretty good.

I saw your post but when I went to reply after refreshing my memory, well.... You know how Facebook is with finding old posts. Ugh.

Glad you popped in and I could reply.

Custom works has a mixed size set of shims.
Custom Works 3/16" Axle Shim Kit part CSW7048,
at $4 it's not to bad for shims.

Link to the product at customworks

JosephS wrote: ↑Sat Feb 12, 2022 12:17 am Custom works has a mixed size set of shims.
https://www.amainhobbies.com/custom-works-3-16-axle-shim-kit-csw7048/p701778
at $4 it's not to bad for shims.

AH! That's good assortment. I didn't see that one.

@jwscab Yeah, FB's algorithm always adjusts things so you gotta respond right then or you'll never find it again.

@ jwscab Yeah, FB's algorithm always adjusts things so you gotta respond right then or you'll never find it again.

That’s a big reason why forums are better than fb groups.