07 February 2026

Retention

Got my retainer washers in.

First, there don't seem to be SAE retainer washers.  All I could find was metric for the Ø0.180" tube...

I figured 4 or 5 mm would do, and ended up with a 750 piece set with retainer washers from 2mm to 12mm.

The Ø5mm x 14mm OD was too big.  The flange caught on the barrel and it bent in such a way as to stop being a retainer washer.

Ø5mm x 12mm OD is just right!

Now I have a 748 piece set that I will probably never use again!

Posted by Angus McThag at 16:22
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  1. Anonymous07 February, 2026 16:32

    That's not true at all. You'll need a washer from the set the day after you finally decide to throw them all away 😄

    Daosus

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