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2. Shim (spacer) - Wikipedia

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   A shim is a thin and often tapered or wedged piece of material, used to fill small gaps or spaces between objects. [1] Shims are typically used in order to support, adjust for better fit, or provide a level surface. Shims may also be used as spacers to fill gaps between parts subject to wear.

3. Home Depot - Wikipedia

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   This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 16 February 2025. American multinational home improvement supplies retailing company The Home Depot, Inc. A Home Depot in Onalaska, Wisconsin Company type Public Traded as NYSE: HD DJIA component S&P 100 component S&P 500 component Industry Retail (home improvement) Founded February 6, 1978 ; 47 years ...

4. Babbitt (alloy) - Wikipedia

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   The rods and caps would have shims that could be peeled off as the Babbitt wore down. Ford was known to use two 0.002" on each cap and Babbitt that was 86% tin, 7% copper, 7% antimony (see the KRW catalogs for the Model T). Steel shims were used, as the brass shims used today tend to compress over time, contributing to shorter bearing life. The ...

5. The Bull Market Keeps Growing. 3 Reasons to Buy Home Depot ...

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   Image source: Home Depot. 1. The housing recovery is coming. After the pandemic-fueled housing boom faded, interest rates spiked and home sales plunged, leading to a slowdown for Home Depot's ...

6. Shim (lock pick) - Wikipedia

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   A shim is a precision tool used in locksmithing to bypass spring-loaded padlocks by manipulating their internal locking mechanisms. First documented in locksmith trade journals during the early 20th century, shims gained particular notoriety during World War II when military personnel used improvised versions to access secured equipment. [ 1 ]

7. Brass - Wikipedia

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   Islamic Golden Age brass astrolabe Brass lectern with an eagle. Attributed to Aert van Tricht, Limburg (Netherlands), c. 1500.. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, in proportions which can be varied to achieve different colours and mechanical, electrical, acoustic and chemical properties, [1] but copper typically has the larger proportion, generally 2 ⁄ 3 copper and 1 ⁄ 3 zinc.