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The steel shim spike for protection on work boots is called a tongue protector. This type of protector is common on boots worn by people who handle very heavy equipment and welders. The spike fits over the tongue of the boot just inside the laces.

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What is the most thickness allowed for shim installation?

As far as I have been taught there is no maximum thickness allowed for a shim. Shims can be specially made out of thicker plate to achieve the correct alignment. The only restriction I know about with shims is that there should never be more than 3 shims in one place (e.g. only 3 shims are allowed under each motor foot).


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How do you level and plumb a sliding glass door?

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