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Fin washers - happy solution

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Created by Waiting4wind > 9 months ago, 5 Jul 2013
Waiting4wind
NSW, 1871 posts
5 Jul 2013 7:41PM
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I've been trying to find some plastic or rubber fin washers for my fin screws for ages, Bunnings and a couple of other hardware stores didn't sell them.

Tonight I managed to find some at my local bottle shop!

I will need to do some thorough testing but so far they look pretty good, the only down side is the cost. At $5.50 a washer they're pretty expensive, but I guess you have to pay for quality.

Just have to warn you that removing them from their packaging has some side effects and not recommended for children under 18!

I'll provide a full report after thorough testing.




vando
QLD, 3416 posts
5 Jul 2013 7:47PM
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Tap washers work pretty well

pepe47
WA, 1380 posts
5 Jul 2013 5:52PM
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Waiting4wind said..

I've been trying to find some plastic or rubber fin washers for my fin screws for ages, Bunnings and a couple of other hardware stores didn't sell them.

Tonight I managed to find some at my local bottle shop!

I will need to do some thorough testing but so far they look pretty good, the only down side is the cost. At $5.50 a washer they're pretty expensive, but I guess you have to pay for quality.

Just have to warn you that removing them from their packaging has some side effects and not recommended for children under 18!

I'll provide a full report after thorough testing.






I'd expect extensive research.

snides8
WA, 1730 posts
5 Jul 2013 8:48PM
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vando said...
Tap washers work pretty well


Yep these are def the go
The rubber(nylon) ones not the fibre ones.
Just peel them off the stem of the jumper
Valve and then jam the washer on the bolt,
The fit should be tight on a 6mm bolt thus reducing the
Chance of them falling off and disappearing.

DNSDC
NSW, 26 posts
6 Jul 2013 10:36PM
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Tap washers are available as individual items in different colours at plumbing shops. I use different colours for different bolt lengths. Some of the fin boxes are just a little too different. I top them off with a stainless steel washer.

geared4knots
TAS, 2646 posts
8 Jul 2013 12:00AM
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pvc window material , i.e old 80,s sails, cut some discs, double it up and its perfect.

Haggar
QLD, 1664 posts
10 Jul 2013 3:49PM
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The bottle method looks more fun but

Waiting4wind
NSW, 1871 posts
10 Jul 2013 7:38PM
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Haggar said..

The bottle method looks more fun but


Way more fun!

But I'm a bit slow, have six now and need another six!

Glad I dont need to do all my fins, I'd need to have a party.

essedon
TAS, 73 posts
13 Jul 2013 10:14PM
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Use a holesaw and cut out washers from
those old scuba fins in the shed , good for
at least twenty .l,

gustfront
QLD, 15 posts
15 Aug 2013 9:43PM
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I bought roofing washers from Bunnings. They are perfect; thick, soft and you can stack them up if your bolts are too long.

KevB
QLD, 130 posts
21 Aug 2013 11:02PM
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I use the bottom section of car tyre valves.

If you visit your local tyre store the will be glad to give them away as they change the valve with every tyre change and just break the bottom section off to get them out

Mark _australia
WA, 22245 posts
29 Aug 2013 10:15PM
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gustfront said..
I bought roofing washers from Bunnings. They are perfect; thick, soft and you can stack them up if your bolts are too long.


egg zachery

Ones off tec screws and bung a stainless washer on top.
No making / cutting / alcoholism.


Waiting4wind
NSW, 1871 posts
30 Aug 2013 9:41AM
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Mark _australia said..
gustfront said..

I bought roofing washers from Bunnings. They are perfect; thick, soft and you can stack them up if your bolts are too long.


egg zacheryOnes off tec screws and bung a stainless washer on top.

No making / cutting / alcoholism.


I got very enthusiastic and I now have an oversupply of happy washers !!!!



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