Carbon Blades

[Decky]

I ordered a set of carbons recently that were supposed to be the correct type but when they arrived I found that the root attachment isn't as thick as the originals and there's a big gap in the blade grips. Would they be ok with some sort of shims top and bottom or should I not use them?

[glen_j]

yeah thats what is normally done some blades do have different thickness roots although they normally come with some spacers

[est1976]

yeah you need some shims

[Decky]

Thanks, can you get shims for the purpose? If not, any recommendations on what to use? If I used normal washers I think I'd need about a dozen.

[est1976]

i hve bought some from revolution models before for my blade 400

CFC washers (4) Ref: 3358

Price: £0.85 (£0.98 Including VAT at 15%)


Due to the supply problem with the original Blade 400 main blades we have manufactured some CFC washers so that the vast majority of Trex 450, Twister Storm, GL450 main blades can be used. These blades have a 5mm root whereas the Blade 400 is 6mm

[Andy from Sandy]

Check out the thickness required and see if an old credit card will do.

[POLAR BEAR]

What make are they did they, come in a box? there may be a bit in the end of the box with spacers hiden it it they usually come with spacers.

[Boggy]

cut some out of plastic milk bottles(not the glass ones though )

[Decky]

Thanks all, some good suggestions there to try.