Contributing Member Jordan Posted February 12, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted February 12, 2009 The tandy by me carries black, I think there is three sizes, I bought the midsize, and use a small machinist vice to hold the pieces if I need to use a small file on them to shorten them for thinner applications. The metal is quite soft so filing is pretty quick and as long as I keep the angles true there is no adverse effects when scewing them together. Quote
Members Peterk Posted February 12, 2009 Author Members Report Posted February 12, 2009 The tandy by me carries black, I think there is three sizes, I bought the midsize, and use a small machinist vice to hold the pieces if I need to use a small file on them to shorten them for thinner applications. The metal is quite soft so filing is pretty quick and as long as I keep the angles true there is no adverse effects when scewing them together. Thanks Jordan. I bought 1/2" and 3/8" versions yesterday online and will try them out once I get them. The 1/2" may be too long but I can always use them for mag carrier applications. Now to hunt down some rubber washers of the right size... Quote
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted February 12, 2009 Ambassador Report Posted February 12, 2009 PETERK.......CHECK OUT THE "FAUCET WASHERS" IN THE PLUMMING DEPT. SOME ARE BEVELED AND THERE ARE OTHERS THAT OR FLAT............ Quote Luke
Members Peterk Posted February 12, 2009 Author Members Report Posted February 12, 2009 PETERK.......CHECK OUT THE "FAUCET WASHERS" IN THE PLUMMING DEPT.SOME ARE BEVELED AND THERE ARE OTHERS THAT OR FLAT............ Thank you much! I'll check it out today. Quote
Members Dwight Posted February 13, 2009 Members Report Posted February 13, 2009 As you finish, . . . everything else done, . . . wrap the threads with two wraps of teflon tape. It will prevent the screws backing out because of the pressure of the washer. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Leather Bum Posted February 13, 2009 Report Posted February 13, 2009 Good point, Dwight. Thanks for that tip. I would imagine it would be a good practice when using Chicago screws on a belt as well. . .? L'Bum Quote
Members Peterk Posted February 13, 2009 Author Members Report Posted February 13, 2009 (edited) Any idea where to find this part? Mainly for aesthetics... Edited February 13, 2009 by Peterk Quote
Contributing Member Jordan Posted February 13, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted February 13, 2009 I have seen them at auto parts stores for interior trim attachments and also at hardware stores. There are some specialty stores around that sell all kinds of nuts bolts and fasteners That type of finish washer is also used in the boating industry a lot. Quote
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted February 13, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted February 13, 2009 Hardware store. Sometimes they are called "cup washers", or at least that what folks in these parts call them..... Quote Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
Billsotx Posted February 13, 2009 Report Posted February 13, 2009 Hardware store. Sometimes they are called "cup washers", or at least that what folks in these parts call them..... Finish washers Lowes or Home Depot. Quote
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