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Forum Ringside => Tech => Topic started by: Pierre on January 31, 2009, 04:58:25 PM

Title: What can I use as DIY nut shims?
Post by: Pierre on January 31, 2009, 04:58:25 PM

I was thinking putting several layers of paper on the nut shelf, followed by a light, light soak up in super glue, then put the old nut on top..?
Normally a thin slice of maple would do the trick but I have absolutely no way of using this...
No clue what else really... a bit of a business card?

Title: Re: What can I use as DIY nut shims?
Post by: Ratrod on January 31, 2009, 07:13:04 PM

Nothing soft. Try a piece of tin cut out of a soup can or something.

Title: Re: What can I use as DIY nut shims?
Post by: Lazy_McDoesnothing on January 31, 2009, 07:25:27 PM

Folded up aluminum foil found in the kitchen works well.

Title: Re: What can I use as DIY nut shims?
Post by: Pierre on January 31, 2009, 07:28:06 PM

Oh alright... how do I stick this to the nut slot though? Glue as well?

Title: Re: What can I use as DIY nut shims?
Post by: AndyR on February 01, 2009, 09:01:49 AM

I use the clear plastic from some sort of packaging - whatever's lying around when I need it. I don't think it'll compress too much.

Last time it was the packaging from "King of Shaves" shaving oil :D

I stuck it in with wood glue then stuck the nut on top of it, worked very well.

Title: Re: What can I use as DIY nut shims?
Post by: Pierre on February 01, 2009, 04:31:53 PM

That's a real good idea! I just bought some graphtech nuts and it came with a 0.075'' thick plastic packaging, which is just what I want. Perfect. Thanks!

Title: Re: What can I use as DIY nut shims?
Post by: sjwebb90 on February 06, 2009, 08:50:42 PM

I have used these after a refret  on my locking nut and designed for the job and available Allparts
http://www.allparts.uk.com/nuts/locking-nuts-c-277_1_37_541_43.html