i need shims 15mm x7mm to adjust my line lay. any recommendation where to buy?
Whenever I am hit with one of those type of projects, I go to my local "not Big Orange or Big Blue" hardware store. If you are lucky enough to have an Ace or a True Value (or even luckier, a small independent) they will have thousands of options in a couple of aisles of bins (stainless/brass/copper/nylon you name it) and usually sell individual units, not packs of 50. - john
I would like to know which reel this fits in case I ever need some?
Quote from: Brewcrafter on October 19, 2025, 02:21:28 PMWhenever I am hit with one of those type of projects, I go to my local "not Big Orange or Big Blue" hardware store. If you are lucky enough to have an Ace or a True Value (or even luckier, a small independent) they will have thousands of options in a couple of aisles of bins (stainless/brass/copper/nylon you name it) and usually sell individual units, not packs of 50. - john
i'll check ace!
Quote from: jgp12000 on October 19, 2025, 02:27:38 PMI would like to know which reel this fits in case I ever need some?
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For under spool shims , I make them from plastic and/or aluminum containers .
My local ACE stores are outstanding...Sunshine ACE has lots of fishing stuff too, and MRT ACE at the other end of the county has some ToadFish and other fishing stuff. Either wray, it shows up on the CC bill like it's house-related stuff, not fishing stuff...
i bought 2 boxes of metric washer , one is brass and one in stainless steel. I used these washer to shim many spinning reel . did not find any 7x15 washer ,few close
Quote from: quang tran on October 28, 2025, 08:46:44 PMi bought 2 boxes of metric washer , one is brass and one in stainless steel. I used these washer to shim many spinning reel . did not find any 7x15 washer ,few close
i bought some off of amazon
I sometimes make shims out of crimp-on electrical ring terminals, either SS or plated copper. Cut the ring off shape it by hand with sandpaper.
I've found plenty on Aliexpress - any size and thickness you can think of.
Would the reel in question benefit from shims that also act as drag(friction) washers? If there's a metal spindle/click plate that the spool sits on, delrin and(or) carbon-Tex "might" be best. Maybe check Smoooth Drag in the for sale section of the forum.
McMaster Carr is the place to get shims.