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Top rated steel shims and shim stock
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Best overall
Precision Brand 30195 Shim Stock Roll, 0.002" Thick x 6" x 120", Feeler Gauge Steel
A versatile shim stock roll from a trusted brand; precision-ground steel provides accurate thickness for industrial shimming tasks.
- Consistent thickness
- Good corrosion resistance
- Flexible and easy to cut
- May have slight oil residue
- Limited length for very large jobs
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Best for tight gaps
Precision Brand 30075 Shim Stock, 0.003" Thick x 12" x 24", Spring Steel
Spring steel shim stock that springs back, ideal for applications requiring a precise thin shim under load.
- Spring temper retains shape
- Accurate thickness
- Smooth surface
- More expensive than feeler gauge stock
- Harder to cut with scissors
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Best budget pick
ArtU 10 Pack Precision Steel Feeler Gauge Shims, 0.001"-0.020" Thick, 1/2" x 12"
An affordable set of assorted steel shims covering common thicknesses; good for basic gap measurements and shimming.
- Good value per shim
- Includes 10 thicknesses
- Compact storage case
- Not precision ground
- Edges slightly rough
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Best for durability
Precision Brand 30280 Shim Stock Roll, 0.005" Thick x 6" x 120", Full Hard Steel
Full hard steel shim stock resists deformation under clamping forces; suitable for heavy-duty industrial use.
- Hard and durable
- Excellent wear resistance
- Balanced cost and quality
- Brittle if bent repeatedly
- Slightly oily film
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Best compact set
VKP Brands 24-Piece Steel Shim Assortment, 0.001"-0.020" Thick, 1" x 4"
A wide range of thicknesses in small 4-inch lengths, ideal for quick shimming in tight spaces or tool setups.
- Large variety of thicknesses
- Compact size for storage
- Clear markings on each shim
- Shims may have slight burrs
- Not suitable for large area shimming
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Best dual purpose
Performance Tool W80573 Steel Feeler Gauge, 26-Blade, Metric and SAE
A feeler gauge set that doubles as shim stock for measuring and adjusting gaps; includes both metric and SAE blades.
- Dual measurement systems
- Folding case for protection
- Good accuracy
- Blades are thin and prone to bending
- Not for permanent shimming
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Best for heavy shimming
Precision Brand 30300 Shim Stock Roll, 0.010" Thick x 6" x 120", Full Hard Steel
Thicker full hard steel sheet for large shimming requirements; maintains shape under high loads.
- Thicker stock for large gaps
- Precision ground
- Rust-resistant
- Harder to cut manually
- Not for very fine adjustments
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Best stainless option
SE 8521MS Stainless Steel Shim Stock, 0.005" x 12" x 12", Pack of 5
Stainless steel shim sheets resist corrosion and are easy to clean; good for outdoor or food-grade environments.
- Corrosion resistant
- Non-magnetic
- Smooth finish
- Higher cost
- Softer than spring steel