Lock Washers

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doncolga
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Lock Washers

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Make sure they're high collar lock washers, when using socket cap bolts.
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Not so much. These are better:
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#4 Post by monekh »

Bill, or anyone else - would you recommend using 'starlock' washers

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2mm-3mm-4mm-5 ... 4d14b8a0a1

over regular toothed lock washers

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/m3-4-5-6-8mm- ... 3a7cdf7d84

or are they likely to perform much the same when it comes to ensuring bolts securing the driver in place (in a T60) do not shake loose?

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#5 Post by Rune Bivrin »

monekh wrote:Bill, or anyone else - would you recommend using 'starlock' washers

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2mm-3mm-4mm-5 ... 4d14b8a0a1

over regular toothed lock washers

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/m3-4-5-6-8mm- ... 3a7cdf7d84

or are they likely to perform much the same when it comes to ensuring bolts securing the driver in place (in a T60) do not shake loose?

Cheers
The 'Starlock' washers have a completely different purpose. They're for slipping onto an axle to prevent movement along the axle while allowing rotation. Fuggedabootit!
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Re: Lock Washers

#6 Post by monekh »

Thanks for putting that one to bed Rune!

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