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General => Open Discussion => Topic started by: gtr2 on September 20, 2018, 11:52:42 AM

Title: Toggle flat washer source
Post by: gtr2 on September 20, 2018, 11:52:42 AM
Does anyone have a source for 1/4 shaft toggle flat washers?
I got a huge batch of DPDT from love my switches and they have the locking washers.
I usually order from smallbear and they have the flat washers already.
I don't want to pay 0.10-0.12 a washer, but I cannot find the correct washer at any of the online hardware places like McMaster -carr etc.  I can't really just cut the tab off as it's for production work and the other SPST toggle has a flat washer already.
Thanks!
Josh
Title: Re: Toggle flat washer source
Post by: Betty Wont on September 20, 2018, 12:20:48 PM
Quote from: gtr2 on September 20, 2018, 11:52:42 AM
Does anyone have a source for 1/4 shaft toggle flat washers?
I got a huge batch of DPDT from love my switches and they have the locking washers.
I usually order from smallbear and they have the flat washers already.
I don't want to pay 0.10-0.12 a washer, but I cannot find the correct washer at any of the online hardware places like McMaster -carr etc.  I can't really just cut the tab off as it's for production work and the other SPST toggle has a flat washer already.
Thanks!
Josh
Instead of trying to match the small bear non tabbed washer, i just replace all the switch washers with matching generic cheapies from menards/home depot. They have tons with the correct inside diameter and all kinds of thickness and finishes at 2-3c each. I've seen lots of commercial and diy builds that omit the external switch hardware alltogether, and that can look pretty sharp too.
Title: Re: Toggle flat washer source
Post by: pickdropper on September 20, 2018, 12:43:26 PM
You can check out Boker's, but the MOQ might be a bit high.
Title: Re: Toggle flat washer source
Post by: gtr2 on September 20, 2018, 04:25:26 PM
Thanks guys.  I'm not really trying to match.  I would replace all with the right washer.
I can't omit the hardware in this case.  As much as I'd love to ;)

I guess I will check out the local stores.
Title: Re: Toggle flat washer source
Post by: pickdropper on September 20, 2018, 04:38:07 PM
Quote from: gtr2 on September 20, 2018, 04:25:26 PM
Thanks guys.  I'm not really trying to match.  I would replace all with the right washer.
I can't omit the hardware in this case.  As much as I'd love to ;)

I guess I will check out the local stores.

If you get a reasonable price from Boker's, I might be willing to go in on a quantity buy.
Title: Re: Toggle flat washer source
Post by: gtr2 on September 20, 2018, 05:43:15 PM
Do you have a link?
My quick search came up with a knife supplier...
Title: Re: Toggle flat washer source
Post by: sjaustin on September 20, 2018, 06:41:20 PM
The only place I've ever gotten them is... Love My Switches. Unless you're talking a really huge batch, they're in the $.10/piece range you're trying to avoid.
Title: Re: Toggle flat washer source
Post by: gtr2 on September 20, 2018, 06:54:03 PM
I did find the site, it needs the 's added.

It may be more than I want.  I'd probably be in for 1000 max.  I'm not sure if that's enough like you said though.

Title: Re: Toggle flat washer source
Post by: thesmokingman on September 21, 2018, 12:38:45 PM
fastenal or a traditional hardware store