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Hi guys, does anyone have some old Kapton washers laying around that they’re willing to part with? My old black Military from ‘96 needs some new washers as the old ones are a bit chewed up.
I believe Spyderco stopped using them a few years later.
The Kapton washers are the very thin amber coloured ones popular back then.
Failing that, does anyone know of a suitable replacement that would fit?
Thanks
Pete
Kapton washers
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Re: Kapton washers
I'd guess that the kapton washers are even thinner, but .005" phosphor bronze washers might be thin enough to work... The PB washers are available from several knife making stores.
This auction has kapton washers, but they're .005" just like the bronze:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kapton-Polyimi ... ect=mobile
And as a last resort rolls of .001" and .002" film can be had from multiple sources.
This auction has kapton washers, but they're .005" just like the bronze:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kapton-Polyimi ... ect=mobile
And as a last resort rolls of .001" and .002" film can be had from multiple sources.
-David
still more knives than sharpening stones...
still more knives than sharpening stones...
Re: Kapton washers
Yes, Pete, I have two sets of 4. They come from first gen. Chinooks where I replaced them with brass washers. They will fit the Military too (I know because one of the Chinooks now has Military brass washers :) ).Outlaw Pete wrote: ↑Sat Jun 22, 2019 3:54 amHi guys, does anyone have some old Kapton washers laying around that they’re willing to part with? My old black Military from ‘96 needs some new washers as the old ones are a bit chewed up.
PM me your address, and I'll put a set in an envelope. Glad I didn't throw them away :)
Roland.
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Re: Kapton washers
I read that Kapton is a very durable plastic used in a wide range of applications. Would some variation of it be good for handle scales?
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Re: Kapton washers
Thanks for info and help guys, much appreciated!
PM sent Roland
I think I read somewhere the old Kapton washers are .0035.
There’s two per side in this one.
PM sent Roland
I think I read somewhere the old Kapton washers are .0035.
There’s two per side in this one.
Re: Kapton washers
What about shims--trigger/hammer shims that are used on eg Smith & Wesson revolvers.
They come in 1 thou and 2 thou thickness. They are in brass or bronze?.I can't remember the dia's.
They come in 1 thou and 2 thou thickness. They are in brass or bronze?.I can't remember the dia's.
Re: Kapton washers
Got your adress, will be in the mail tomorrow, Pete, might take some time to get to Australia.Outlaw Pete wrote: ↑Sat Jun 22, 2019 6:06 pmThanks for info and help guys, much appreciated!
PM sent Roland
I think I read somewhere the old Kapton washers are .0035.
There’s two per side in this one.
Replied the PM, but for some reason my PM is stuck in the Outbox, which is why I'm posting.
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Thanks mate, you’re a champ.