Thread: washers

I have the 00 washer and cannot get the 1/16 rod to go in I know people like bill ellis use them do i drill the washers out more because on some things the o is too big looking on what i would like

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If you just want the rod, check this place out.

http://www.alwayshobbies.com/Store/Model-Boats/K$4S-Metals/K$4S-Brass-Rod

Or just google brass rod. Theres loads of suppliers out there.

When you cut your brass rod you probably flared out the end, you may need to file the rod down just a hair to get the washer started. If you use a normal pair of side cutters to cut the rod it will flare the end just a hair and make the washers hard to get over the end.

I use the 00 and I have had that same problem if you can get a set of flush cutters they seem to make a cleaner cut.

+ 1 on what was said by sbrouwers. Generally, when you snip the rod you will have a ^ looking tip. It helps to file that flat.

even before i cut it i still cannot get it on i am positive i have the 1/16 rod and 00 washer but do i just need to file it down before i snip it off

Originally Posted by sbrouwers

When you cut your brass rod you probably flared out the end, you may need to file the rod down just a hair to get the washer started. If you use a normal pair of side cutters to cut the rod it will flare the end just a hair and make the washers hard to get over the end.

I use the 00 and I have had that same problem if you can get a set of flush cutters they seem to make a cleaner cut.

Originally Posted by canadajt

even before i cut it i still cannot get it on i am positive i have the 1/16 rod and 00 washer but do i just need to file it down before i snip it off

Ah, I see your problem now. You have the #00 size. The #0 size is the 1/16" size. #00 is closer to 1/20", so too small for a 1/16" rod....


You'll have to replace those #00 washers with the #0 size.