Hi guys. Does anyone know where I can source a specialty washer in Calgary, or online that doesn't use shipping fees as a profit center? One guy quoted me $1.95 for the washer and $161.95 + tax for shipping from Ontario.* I kid you not.
Specs:
ID 5/16"
OD between 2-1/16" to 2-1/8"
Thickness 3/32" – 1/8"
Material: Steel
Finish: None
Critical dimension is the min OD of 2 1/16" but I don't care about finish.
Finish: None.
It's for one of those Ridgid Oscillating Spindle Sanders. The larger drum never squeezes down enough to prevent the largest sanding sleeve from riding up and off. If the washer that came with it were just slightly larger, it would prevent the sleeve from riding up and off. I've tried all the usual suspects: Home Depot, Bolt Supply, CalFast, Fastenal, etc. And yes, I am aware these are not supposed to overlap, only squeeze to make the drum expand (like a Dremel). The problem is that the rubber used for these drums isn't pliable enough to compress it sufficiently and it can't accommodate many sleeves on the market. As I never sand anything that approaches the full length of the spindle, there is no safety issue here.
I am in Calgary.
* For the record, I know the last pic has nothing to do with spindle washers. But when I get stressed over the greed in the business world these days, I turn to my BBQ smoker for comfort. Mild stress = Chicken, Moderate = Jalapeno Poppers, Severe = Poppers + Chipotle Rubbed Beef Ribs.
![washer1.jpg washer1.jpg](https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/data/attachments/55/55544-80509843364ac0c1a213b896f2bdf950.jpg?hash=QXV0sGy15I)
![washer2.jpg washer2.jpg](https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/data/attachments/55/55545-5bcafbcb181ba4ac9787dfdea75409df.jpg?hash=QVwBEyAsne)
![washer3.jpg washer3.jpg](https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/data/attachments/55/55547-4860fee48fcdb5d4d2024a6c19f490ad.jpg?hash=WSFMlKCeT2)
Specs:
ID 5/16"
OD between 2-1/16" to 2-1/8"
Thickness 3/32" – 1/8"
Material: Steel
Finish: None
Critical dimension is the min OD of 2 1/16" but I don't care about finish.
Finish: None.
It's for one of those Ridgid Oscillating Spindle Sanders. The larger drum never squeezes down enough to prevent the largest sanding sleeve from riding up and off. If the washer that came with it were just slightly larger, it would prevent the sleeve from riding up and off. I've tried all the usual suspects: Home Depot, Bolt Supply, CalFast, Fastenal, etc. And yes, I am aware these are not supposed to overlap, only squeeze to make the drum expand (like a Dremel). The problem is that the rubber used for these drums isn't pliable enough to compress it sufficiently and it can't accommodate many sleeves on the market. As I never sand anything that approaches the full length of the spindle, there is no safety issue here.
I am in Calgary.
* For the record, I know the last pic has nothing to do with spindle washers. But when I get stressed over the greed in the business world these days, I turn to my BBQ smoker for comfort. Mild stress = Chicken, Moderate = Jalapeno Poppers, Severe = Poppers + Chipotle Rubbed Beef Ribs.
![washer1.jpg washer1.jpg](https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/data/attachments/55/55544-80509843364ac0c1a213b896f2bdf950.jpg?hash=QXV0sGy15I)
![washer2.jpg washer2.jpg](https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/data/attachments/55/55545-5bcafbcb181ba4ac9787dfdea75409df.jpg?hash=QVwBEyAsne)
![washer3.jpg washer3.jpg](https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/data/attachments/55/55547-4860fee48fcdb5d4d2024a6c19f490ad.jpg?hash=WSFMlKCeT2)