Originally Posted by
DiabloScott
OK, a 0.1mm shim is like the thickness of tin foil - I'm not sure how you'll keep it from ripping though..
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Originally Posted by
fietsbob
a digital caliper will best you measure the thickness of the material required
in order to be that 0.1mm thickness that you say you need.
First thing I tried was a beer can. It measured 0.2 so I knew that wouldn't do. I figured I was screwed because that was pretty flimsy aluminum. couldn't imagine anything thinner except foil, and how would I keep foil in place while inserting the post?
well, as luck would have it (for once in my favor), right behind my bike tool box is my electronics tool box, and I noticed an unopened roll of Scotch foil tape that I purchased to shield one of my guitar cavities. It had been sitting there for years waiting for me to open up my guitar. I measured it and it was ~0.1mm. I wrapped it around the post and the post measured to 26.2mm exactly.
I installed the post and it's holding. will post again with a long term report (after 1st serious ride).
http://www.amazon.com/3M-Scotch-2-In.../dp/B000NG622Q