Thin/small Lock washers for pots power switches.

[RockinRocket]

Any one have a source for small thin lock washers?

Pec pots uses a thin smaller internal tooth washer while CTS use very big/thick washers.
NKK switches use the same thin small internal tooth washer but for a larger bushing for a switch.

I need all the extra bushing length I can get for the Nut .. Small is needed in this application for the pots.

CTS VS Pec washer

[Andy Le Blanc]

I keep a bone yard of junk electronics for exactly that purpose, purchasing them seems silly.

[Nilsdad]

I get them at Home Depot or the local Ace hardware.
Eric

[RockinRocket]

You must have a better selection at your local hardware!

Ive been able to locate them online.. but looks like they only sell in bulk quantity to retail/distribution.
Sep two, whos buying them and reselling them to the average Joe.

[M Fowler]

https://www.bandc.aero/toggleswitchinte ... asher.aspx

My last order for those nice small 1/2" internal lock washers part number SLW-716 Footswitch/Toggle Switch Lock washer qty: 20 each from www.amprepairparts.com
but I just checked and did not find them.

I need some more too. So much nicer then the lumbar store large 1/2" size.

Mark

[M Fowler]

Studio Sound Electronics replied and said they no longer stock those 1/2" serrated washers for switches due to lack of sales interest.

They recommend Small Bears http://www.smallbear-electronics.mybigc ... -serrated/

Mark

[Aurora]

Lock washer for N type coaxial connectors usually fits pot bushings... other connctor types have smaller washers...

http://www.newark.com/c/connectors/rf-c ... ock-washer

[RockinRocket]

Thanks fellas!
Looks like I should be ale to find what I need.
No more loose power switches. I find it odd most power standby switches dont come with a lock washer..

[M Fowler]

I like how small they are, work great, and don't stick out all over the place. I mostly use Fender style bat toggle switches or those used in my Trainwreck builds.

[RockinRocket]

Yep me too Mark. Very nice fit and the ones I pulled off of the NKK switches were a great fit now that Ive used them. The big .75" or bigger ones I find at home depot are not a bushing tight fit. The Nkks are not noticeable at all and work great.

I bought 100 of em at Big bear for 8$! Thats a crazy good deal.
Now I got to figure out which ones are the correct one for the CTS pots Aurora has linked me.

[Nilsdad]

My mistake, I've only found the larger toothed, not the thinner washers you are seeking at the places I mentioned. I missed the title of the thread and just looked at the pictures. My apologies.
Eric

[M Fowler]

I received my Small Bear internal 1/2" thin outer radius washers $8 for 100 and they are exactly what I have been using prior so I'm stocked for life.

Mark