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[Erik S]

I was just reading this post, and decided I wanted some of those washers @johnk_10 has been using on his LED lenses.

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Post in thread 'Luxury 763 build'

Sunday at 4:45 PM

it was kind of difficult to find a thin stainless steel washer that was exactly 1/4" to fit the fresnels. They also work great for using a washer on the mini switches. the one that i'm using was from Mcmaster-Carr. here's the link to it: https://www.mcmaster.com/94773A710/

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I was ready to drop $12 for 50 washers, but it's gonna be another $12 to ship them which is annoying...

Got any recommendations for something else I can drop in my cart to justify shipping it?

 

[jwin615]

The ole mcmaster tax. Yes, they have everything. Yes, you'll pay dearly.
I have puchased these washers and they work great, if metric will suffice. I like them for outer washers for footswitches and sometimes jacks. Small enough to hid under the nut but still provide protection from scratches. For $12 you can get 10 sizes in 50pc lots.
0.25 in is between M6 and M7

https://www.fastenermart.com/files/metric-fastener-reference-charts.html

 

[jcpst]

I got those thumb screws from McMaster.

99607A120
Stainless Steel Flared-Collar Knurled-Head Thumb Screw, 6-32 Thread Size, 1/2" Long

 

[jwin615]

I got those thumb screws from McMaster.

99607A120
Stainless Steel Flared-Collar Knurled-Head Thumb Screw, 6-32 Thread Size, 1/2" Long

How about some anodized aluminum ones for 16 cents each.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtHYig3

 

[Erik S]

The ole mcmaster tax. Yes, they have everything. Yes, you'll pay dearly.
I have puchased these washers and they work great, if metric will suffice. I like them for outer washers for footswitches and sometimes jacks. Small enough to hid under the nut but still provide protection from scratches. For $12 you can get 10 sizes in 50pc lots.
0.25 in is between M6 and M7

https://www.fastenermart.com/files/metric-fastener-reference-charts.html

Ugh math and searching? I'm looking for lazy instant gratification retail therapy here!

 

[vigilante398]

I have a list of oddball hardware parts I need to take to McMaster, but their Chicago location is only 25 minutes from my work so I can pick up in person.

 

[Erik S]

I have a list of oddball hardware parts I need to take to McMaster, but their Chicago location is only 25 minutes from my work so I can pick up in person.

Great! I've been meaning to order one of those Mirage Tremolo PCBs. Maybe you can pick me up some washers and a couple of those hot dogs people are always talking about, and throw those in there.

 

[vigilante398]

Great! I've been meaning to order one of those Mirage Tremolo PCBs. Maybe you can pick me up some washers and a couple of those hot dogs people are always talking about, and throw those in there.

I could definitely pick up hardware and throw it in, but unfortunately hot dogs (especially Chicago style) don't travel well.

 

[Erik S]

I could definitely pick up hardware and throw it in, but unfortunately hot dogs (especially Chicago style) don't travel well.

I wouldn't really try and get you to go on a mission to save me 12 bucks.

I do really want one of those tremolos though.

And a hot dog.

 

[Aentons]

I got some of these socket head screws a while back for eurorack stuff. $5.42+$7.32 shipping for a pack of 100.

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

www.mcmaster.com

 

[xconverge]

Just a FYI for mcmaster, in the past I have put "ship with USPS" in my order notes and saved a few bucks on shipping vs the shown UPS rate or whatever when I knew it was something very small.