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Postby BigSky » Mon May 06, 2019 9:47 am
Hi. I've been looking for the right size O-ring and can't find it. It's for a homemade bar. It's about the size of a quarter and needs to have the strength to be load bearing. I believe it's 3/16 internal diameter. I'm looking for the size BRM uses on their bar. Another great example is SK Shapes bar. Thank you.
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Postby Sun » Mon May 06, 2019 9:59 am
A quarter is about 1 inch in diameter, so 3/16 is probably not the size you are looking for. You should be able to find them in a boating or fishing store in a selection of sizes, or you can get some online
here. The video at the end should help you see how big they are.
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Postby iriejohn » Mon May 06, 2019 10:26 am
Sun wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2019 9:59 am
A quarter is about 1 inch in diameter, so 3/16 is probably not the size you are looking for. You should be able to find them in a boating or fishing store in a selection of sizes, or you can get some online
here. The video at the end should help you see how big they are.
Yes, 1 inch OD 'O' ring. Typical breaking loads are 800kg for 4mm and 1600kg for 5mm.
Monahan’s Marine might stock them.
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Postby Bill C » Mon May 06, 2019 12:27 pm
Look at REI climbing rings. Light and strong.
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Postby Crdnlplt » Mon May 06, 2019 6:40 pm
I would try a local machine shop - they will easily be able to make whatever you want out of 304 or 316 stainless. Should be quite simple for them and not very expensive.
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Postby BigSky » Mon May 06, 2019 7:21 pm
Thanks Everyone. I went to the source at SK Shapes. I wanted what they use on their bars. He actually has these and other spare parts so it was easy. Thanks.
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