Author Topic: shimming material (Read 392 times)

mr.frosty · « **on:** September 17, 2005, 04:48:28 PM »

I have some aluminum stock in various thickness, was wondering
if aluminum would be a good shimming stock since it is sofetr than
brass and stainless?

ShadowMover · « **Reply #1 on:** September 17, 2005, 06:47:15 PM »

Quote from: mr.frosty

I have some aluminum stock in various thickness, was wondering
if aluminum would be a good shimming stock since it is sofetr than
brass and stainless?

If you are shimming engine rod or main bearings I would say no, as they won't last. If you are shimming a scope ring I'd say yes.

As to me leaving if you flush, the answer is yes; if you can reach up to pull the handle

victorcharlie · « **Reply #2 on:** September 18, 2005, 02:54:49 AM »

In this application, I see no reason that aluminum wouldn't work just as well as brass........

mr.frosty · « **Reply #3 on:** September 18, 2005, 04:47:33 AM »

Thats what I was wanting to hear! Thanks guys

hardly · « **Reply #4 on:** October 04, 2005, 06:13:23 AM »

We have been cutting small strips from Coke cans and have had no problems.