Laminated shim stock?

[Andrew TinsleyParticipant @andrewtinsley63637]

I have just finished setting up the headstock of my ML7. The shims that Myford used are laminated shims. Each shim 2 thou thick.

This is such a convenient way of using shims that I would like to source some of it for future use. Simply cut the shim to shape and peel off successive layers until the thickness is correct. Beats having to cut shims until all is correct.

Is this material made anymore?

Thanks,

Andrew

[Andrew TinsleyParticipant @andrewtinsley63637]

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Short answer = Yes

Longer answer = Google search for Laminated Shim Stock

MichaelG.

[Nicholas FarrParticipant @nicholasfarr14254]

Hi Andrew, looks like these people do it **LINK**

Regards Nick.

Exactly as MichaelG said.

Edited By Nicholas Farr on 01/01/2017 23:50:02

[Andrew TinsleyParticipant @andrewtinsley63637]

Thanks Michael,

I did a search and nothing came up that was relevant. I will use Google this time!

Andrew.

[Andrew TinsleyParticipant @andrewtinsley63637]

OK Google lists loads of American manufacturers and stockists and you can get the material on Ebay from the US at prices around £60 plus not inconsiderable postage!

Anyone know of a UK stockist that would supply small quantities?

Andrew.

[not done it yetParticipant @notdoneityet]

Try adding 'UK' after your search criteria on 'goggle'. It will then prioritise (mostly) UK hits, hopefully.

[roy entwistleParticipant @royentwistle24699]

The link that Nicholas Farr gave is in Worcester

Roy ( Happy new year to all )

[Andrew TinsleyParticipant @andrewtinsley63637]

Hello again,

My post crossed with the one from Nick, so apologies for my unintended snub. I will give them a call and see if they are willing to sell small quantities. Most companies don't want to know about small quantity enquires for a model engineer. However I might strike lucky, well worth trying. Thanks for the lead, I will come back and let you know if they are willing to sell!

Happy New Year to all,

Andrew.

[MalcBParticipant @malcb52554]

Boneham and Turner do Laminated shim. Think they still do both brass and steel.

http://www.boneham.co.uk/shop/product/shim

[MalcBParticipant @malcb52554]

Oops!

 

Edited By MalcB on 02/01/2017 16:46:31

[Martin ConnellyParticipant @martinconnelly55370]

Pruftechnik Lamibloc, no idea of cost.

Martin

**LINK**

[MWParticipant @mw27036]

This may be an inopportune place to post but is there anywhere you can still get Tinplate for soldering?

(apologies to Andrew for the highjack)

Michael W

Edited By Michael-w on 02/01/2017 19:04:20

[John HinkleyParticipant @johnhinkley26699]

Michael W,

modelshop.co.uk

have it on their web site.

Hi-jack brought to a successful conclusion.

John

[MWParticipant @mw27036]

Posted by John Hinkley on 02/01/2017 19:11:59:

Michael W,

modelshop.co.uk

have it on their web site.

Hi-jack brought to a successful conclusion.

John

Thanks John, Much appreciated, let the normal discussion continue

Michael W

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Posted by Michael-w on 02/01/2017 19:02:46:

This may be an inopportune place to post but is there anywhere you can still get Tinplate for soldering?

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These guys seem to have plenty: **LINK**

http://www.bellingham-steel.co.uk/

Not sure if they would supply small quantities though

MichaelG.

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Edit: sorry, discussion closed whilst I was posting.

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 02/01/2017 19:17:22

[MWParticipant @mw27036]

Posted by Michael Gilligan on 02/01/2017 19:16:23:

Posted by Michael-w on 02/01/2017 19:02:46:

This may be an inopportune place to post but is there anywhere you can still get Tinplate for soldering?

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These guys seem to have plenty: **LINK**

http://www.bellingham-steel.co.uk/

Not sure if they would supply small quantities though

MichaelG.

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Edit: sorry, discussion closed whilst I was posting.

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 02/01/2017 19:17:22

Thanks for the input, Michael, it looks like they've got more than i'll ever need! 😛

Michael W

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