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Pierre

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What can I use as DIY nut shims?
« 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?
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Ratrod

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Re: What can I use as DIY nut shims?
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2009, 07:13:04 PM »
Nothing soft. Try a piece of tin cut out of a soup can or something.
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Re: What can I use as DIY nut shims?
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2009, 07:25:27 PM »
Folded up aluminum foil found in the kitchen works well.
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Pierre

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Re: What can I use as DIY nut shims?
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2009, 07:28:06 PM »
Oh alright... how do I stick this to the nut slot though? Glue as well?
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Re: What can I use as DIY nut shims?
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: What can I use as DIY nut shims?
« Reply #5 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!
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Re: What can I use as DIY nut shims?
« Reply #6 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
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