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Making axle shims

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Bill Cosler, Apr 1, 2008.

  1. Apr 1, 2008
    Bill Cosler

    Bill Cosler New Member

    Oregon
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    Has anybody ever tried cutting axle shims from key stock on a horizontal band saw?
     
    Bill Cosler, Apr 1, 2008
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    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

    Albertville, AL
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    How would you cut axle shims from key stock, key stock literally is key stock, never bigger than 1/2-5/8" wide on average. Besides most bandsaws are not accurate enough to do that.
     
    Mcruff, Apr 1, 2008
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  3. Apr 1, 2008
    jeep2003

    jeep2003 Well-Known Member

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    Iv made my own shims. I just used a grinder and a piece of scrap steel.
     
    jeep2003, Apr 1, 2008
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    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    :shock:Man your ambitious!!!
     
    Mcruff, Apr 1, 2008
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    neptco19

    neptco19 That guy....

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    They are only 20-25 bucks so why not just buy some.. Now if you had a end mill I could see making some up on your own....but even then Im not sure it would be worth the time.
     
    neptco19, Apr 1, 2008
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