Quote Originally Posted by holli4pirating View Post
I haven't actually tried the nylon washers, but I either read on here or spoke with someone who told me that they break down with use. I either salvage vintage thrust washers or hammer brass washers to thin them out.
I tried some and they kept it next to impossible to get a razor snug enough to hold itself open. I've since kept to smashed brass washers or hole punching thin sheet brass.