Thread: Washers

I found another thread a few days ago about this same subject. It mentioned another source with a bit different sizing so I ordered these also.....

Fastener-express.com

part number Description
31314 Stainless flat washer #0 NAS620 MFG part # FWSO-7A3
31283 Brass Flat washer MFG part # FWBO-7C2

another option for the inner thin brass washers is to use a paper punch and punch out using thin brass shim stock then drill a hole in the center.

Originally Posted by randydance062449

another option for the inner thin brass washers is to use a paper punch and punch out using thin brass shim stock then drill a hole in the center.

I saw this suggested somewhere else recently, with the modification that you drill the holes first THEN punch out the washers.

I just got a big sheet of .005 brass last week at Hobby Lobby. Lifetime supply, I'm sure.

Perhaps the easiest method is to use a Whitney punch. First drill the 1/16 hole in the brass sheet then use the Whitney punch which has a tit in the center, place that in the hole then punch it out. You will have to flatten them.

Amazon.com: Steel Hand Punch Sheet Metal Hole Puching Tool Aviation: Home Improvement

Look at pic 5 & 6

I tried this with one of those hand held $2 cheapo punches and they don't hold up, you end up having to whack it with a hammer. I was still able to make a dozen or so of the thin washers out of the sheet stock. I've got to find a set of punches made for this one of these days...until then I cheat and take it to work and punch a couple out on the heavy duty three hole punch.