78sharpshooter Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I was using balsa for the shims but I am sure someone here has a much better suggestion on what shim material to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Balsa wood??? :huh: I can't think of anything aside from foam rubber that would be less suitable for shim stock......It's NOT supposed to compress. Heck, old beer cans or 1 gal paint thinner cans will work better than balsa, among countless other things..................................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Greetings 78, Where are shims required on the adjustable ram guides ? Pictures please on your application.. Forge on and make beautiful things Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78sharpshooter Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 This one looks like rubber belting shims or spacers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I can see where belting might be ok for shims, it would give enough to allow for some adjust-ability without coming loose and might be helpful if there was any deflection in the ram guide For my money I prefer good ol' solid stock though. Once you get it right and tighten/torque the bolts it won't need any attention for a good long while........ B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Hanson Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Why not just use the right shims from Little Giant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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