guage on steel

Leroy · Sep 10, 2017

I have no idea what the gauge on steel like in washers is. So what I would like to know is how many washers with a 14 gauge would it take to make a stack of 1" height? New wheels for rake are narrower than the orignal wheels and a stack of washers of 1" on each side of wheel will keep it in place. The washers are listed as machine bushings and are 1 1/4" inner diameter and 1 7/8" outside diameter and 14 gauge. I have some that are listed as being 18 gauge, is that thinner or thicker?

Bob · Sep 10, 2017

18 GA is thinner.

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chuck machinist · Sep 10, 2017

18 guage is thinner @ roughly .047 and 14 guage is roughly.074 thick . You would have to stack 13 14 guage washers to make 1" and 21 18 guage washers to make 1" May I suggest you get a local machine shop to machine you 1 1" thick washer and be done with it. Just saying.CM

Leroy · Sep 10, 2017

Thanks, I think it will just be easier to use the washers and also cheaper. Also will not have to wait on it to be done.

Leroy · Sep 10, 2017

Going to print that out, thanks, looks like about 13 of the 14 gauge washers on each side of wheel.

Jaden · Sep 10, 2017

My quick memory crutch is that 16 Gauge is approx. 1/16th" thick.

kcm.MN · Sep 10, 2017

Just remember to measure your stack of washers first, assuming you need fairly close accuracy. Most standard flat washers come in a certain thickness (14ga, for example), + or - some nominal amount. This nominal amount has made it where I've seen washers that were twice as thick as other of the same washers. Maybe they came from a different vendor or manufactured at a different time. You can also make some thin shim stock washers out of flashing material, in case you need about 1/2 a washer's thickness. ...Just watch for sharp edges. Sheet metal (even aluminum) can be sharp.

jeffcat · Sep 10, 2017

You can also use a piece of black pipe cut to length. Down here in SJ we have a fantastic place called Fozzio's. It is the most fantastic hardware store you could ever want to walk through. Hardware is sold by the POUND, not by some dumb piece deal. Those washers would cost you maybe three bucks. You would still have enough left over to do the job two more times. If you can ever get to 5his area I would be delighted to tell you where they are. The first time people go there I tell them to be ready to spend about four hours to wander around and bring at least $200.

J. Schwiebert · Sep 10, 2017

You can also get real 1-1/4 inch washers that are thicker and I think 3 inches on the outside.

Adirondack case guy · Sep 10, 2017

18 gauge is thinner than 14 gauge. I'm sure you can relate to the thickness of disc blades. Their thickness is always listed by gauge and smaller numbers are thicker. Same with wire sizes.
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rustyfarmall · Sep 11, 2017

Find some black pipe with the correct inner diameter. Cut it to the length needed and still allow for a washer on each end. The end result will be more stable than just a stack of washers.

Leroy · Sep 12, 2017

I thought of using pipe but decided this would be better. Getting exact length would be hard for cutting the pipe. This way I can just slip in or out a washer.

Leroy · Sep 12, 2017

The bigger diameter will not work in this place as they have to fit into caps that went over the orignal hub.

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