loser

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I am looking for a source for small rubber washers.....for #2 and #4 sized screws/bolts. I checked micro fasteners, RTL fasteners, Fastenal, Graingers, etc. I have purchased some at Lowes before but I believe they were #6 size. Anybody have any sources?

thanks,
Steve

Insanemoondoggie

I`m not sure what your application is but you might be able o use a small o-ring.

brooke

I found that for some application using fuel tubing seems to work good.

Don M.

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Fuel tubing or round servo grommets cut in two.

spiral_72

The hardware store and your home improvement stores sell assortments. o-rings, washers and some kind of plastic/felt material washers.

loser

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I want them to use on canopy mounting screws. I have used the fuel tubing for years....functional but not very pretty. I think most o-rings may be a little hard to provide the anti-vibration quality that rubber washers or fuel tubing gives. The grommets are an option but will have to track them down as well.

If I cant find the washers no biggie.....just thought I would ask.

Steve

dr_wogz

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McMaster Carr. online distributor of an amazing amount of 'stuff'

http://www.mcmaster.com/

ablanford

Hi there.

RC_Fanatic

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Airborne Models carries tiny silicone washers that are used for the canopies and cowls on the World Models planes. They also have a good selection of washer-headed screws for this application. The washer has a protrusion that fits in the hole in the part and keeps it in place.

See, for example http://ecsvr.com/abm/ShopDisplayproducts.asp?Search=Yes

aspeed

I pull off some rubber washers from a steel siding pole barn project. The screws are around 3/16" OD, but could be used on maybe 4-40 and 6-32 screws. They are used to seal the water from getting in the roof or walls. They may be good for something?

foodstick

What about slicing off WASHERS from some small automotive vacuum line?

Gizmo-RCU

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Like aspeed I have used the metal/ruberized washers. Right now I have several under the canopy screws (replaced the plastics with real metal) on my Escapade. Most businesses selling metal siding have these screws in a number of colors and in bulk so you don't have to buy a whole bunch......just remove the self tapping metal screws.

modeer43

I bought a set of Hollow punches, Home Depot, Harbor Freight, offline, etc, and a sheet of flat rubber at Menards 1/16 inch. I use the size of punch that gives me the outside diameter I need and simply screw into the center.. I spent $13 for both and will never have to buy another rubber washer.

da Rock

You can also make soft vinyl washers too. They work for other tasks. Old carry-out food container lids supply the material.