Brent SR-14 Shims

[HSJ]

I recently bought a second hand Brent SR-14 slab roller. It came without any shims.

This might be a silly question, but I haven't used a slab roller requiring shims before...

I usually roll my slabs to 1/4" thickness.  Would I need to purchase the 1/4" shim or the 1/8" shim to get a slab thickness of 1/4"?

Thanks in advance for any knowledge!

[neilestrick]

Did it come with the V shaped support bars and particle board that go under the shims? If you've got all that, you should be able to measure it out to see which shims you need. If you're handy, make your own. They're just masonite with canvas.

[Pres]

As Neil has said, you can make your own. I made some for the SR-14 that I had at the HS. Masonite for one of each thickness, used different thicknesses of masonite to give me 1/4 inch and 3/8" thickness. just measure the top of the box opening and make them just a tad narrower to make easy to get them in and out. Brent drilled about a5/8 hole in one end to make it easier to grab them, at the same time it fit over a dowel in the all easily for nice drying.

 

best,

Pres

[HSJ]

Thank you - That’s really helpful.
I’ve seen that you can purchase new shims online with the canvas attached so I might do that. Just want to make sure I get the right thickness for the slabs I want to roll! 
 

[LeeAnets]

Another question (as I have bought a used Brent slab roller, too) is what would you all suggest adhering new canvas to the shims with, if you are making your own replacements? (I just can't see opening $150 for a brand new shim.)