00:00Okay, so if you've ever needed to shim a scope mount, level a 3D printer bed,
00:04or just dial in that perfect gap on a project, you already know how annoying it is trying to
00:08find decent metal foil strips that don't cost a fortune. I went down the rabbit hole and found
00:13the best deals out there, so here's my top 5 metal foil strips for shimming.
00:18First up, the aluminum option. This 1060 aluminum strip comes in thicknesses from 0.006 to 0.08
00:26millimeters, so it's super thin and easy to work with, and you get a full meter at 100 or 200
00:32millimeters wide. It's soft, it cuts clean with scissors, and it's perfect for shimming without
00:37scratching anything you're working on. At just $7.62 with almost 5,000 sold and a 4.7 rating,
00:45it's a solid all-rounder if you want something forgiving and lightweight.
00:49Next, we've got a stainless steel pick that's all about corrosion resistance.
00:54This SS304 strip runs from 0.01 up to 0.1 millimeters thick, and honestly,
00:59that rust-proof quality is the selling point here. If your shim is gonna live somewhere damp
01:04or exposed, this is the one that won't let you down. It's only $4.07, it's got a 4.8
01:11rating,
01:12and with over 4,700 sold, clearly people trust it for the long haul.
01:17Then there's the 316L stainless foil, and this one's the premium choice.
01:22You get a full meter at 100 millimeters wide, with thickness options all the way from 0.01
01:27up to 1.5 millimeters, so the range here is ridiculous.
01:32316L is marine-grade tough, and if you need something that holds up in harsh conditions,
01:37this is it. 5 bucks and change at $5.06, a 4.9 rating, and over 4,300 sold, yeah,
01:45this thing earns its reputation. Now if you need conductivity,
01:48the T2 red copper strip is a no-brainer. This is pure copper, comes in thicknesses from 0.1
01:55to 10 millimeters and widths of 5 to 12 millimeters, and it works great as a conductive busbar too.
02:01It's dead flat, machines nicely, and for shimming anything electrical, copper beats steel every time.
02:07At $2.94 with a perfect 5-star rating, that's a steal.
02:13And finally, the budget king. This 304 stainless strip is under a buck at just 90 cents,
02:19and you still get a full meter with widths from 10 to 600 millimeters and thicknesses from 0.01 to
02:251
02:25millimeter. It's got a 5-star rating and over 4,000 sold, which tells you everything.
02:32If you just need a cheap, reliable shim and you're not picky about the fancy specs, start here.
02:37So that's the list, links to every single one are down in the description below.
02:42If this helped you out, drop a like and hit subscribe, and I'll catch you in the next one.
