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Old 01-30-2019, 07:01 PM   #1
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Why is there no high grade 1/4" flat washers? All I can find in the 1/4" high grade bins measure 5/16".


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Old 01-30-2019, 07:07 PM   #2
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Because they are all made in China...that is why!

HOWEVER...If you have a John Deere, New Holland, International Harvester, Catapiller outlet or something like that...you might check there rather than your local Home depot.

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Old 01-30-2019, 09:26 PM   #3
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McMaster Carr they have so much stuff it will make your head spin. Order today it will
be on your door step tomorrow.
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McMaster Carr they have so much stuff it will make your head spin. Order today it will
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My experience is all flat washers are approximately 1/16" larger than the specified size. So if I want a tight fit, I get the next size smaller. Of course that doesn't work for 1/4" unless there's an unusual 3/16" or #12 in stock and likely those would need drilling-out. Regardless of McMaster, Fastenal, Tractor Supply, etc., nor country of origin, this is the norm IMO.
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