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Old 7th Nov 2018, 5:18 pm   #21
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Default Re: Shaft size adjustment

There are also things called "Speedi-sleeves" available: they're designed for use where an oil-seal on a rotating shaft has grooved the shaft to the point where the oilseal no longer seals properly.

Basically they're a very thin-wall stainless steel tube with a 'top-hat' section on the end, which is used to force the sleeve on to the shaft then is cut away.

Not sure if they are available in 1/4-inch/6mm size but I've used a half-inch one to repair the propeller-shaft on an old putboard motor with impressive success.

RS sell them, though they're actually made by the Swedish company SKF.
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Old 9th Nov 2018, 4:27 am   #22
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Most machine shops should have shim stock as a standard item. It is also available from auto parts stores for shimming bearings.
For the amount you need, likely they might give you a small piece free.
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Old 9th Nov 2018, 5:08 pm   #23
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Default Re: Shaft size adjustment

The side of an aluminium Becks Bier can fished out of my bin is nominally 0.0044", ie around 0.11mm. Too thin for carrying liquid, but a useful shim.

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Old 9th Nov 2018, 5:13 pm   #24
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Have you informed Becks that their can material is too thin for beer?
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Old 9th Nov 2018, 7:47 pm   #25
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The side of an aluminium Becks Bier can fished out of my bin is nominally 0.0044", ie around 0.11mm. Too thin for carrying liquid, but a useful shim.
So, finally, an upside to the issue! Becks now on the shopping list!
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Old 11th Nov 2018, 9:34 pm   #26
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Default Re: Shaft size adjustment

As a member of CAMRA (the Campaign for Real Ale), I would suggest you try a better product, even if it is in a can and not a bottle. (I don't think that glass would be applicable in this case).

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