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Nelson Wood Shims 0.25-in x 1.25-in x 11.75-in 42 -Pack Fir Wood Shim

Name: Nelson Wood Shims 0.25-in x 1.25-in x 11.75-in 42 -Pack Fir Wood Shim
Brand: Nelson Wood Shims
SKU: 1000507583
Price: 6.46 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (664 reviews)

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Designed for professional results, the 12-inch Nelson Beddar Wood Contractor Shims outperform pine and cedar alternatives. They cut effortlessly, resist splitting under pressure, and snap cleanly for a perfect fit.

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE: Easy to score & cut, split resistant to nails & screws, excellent snap that breaks off cleanly, and thin-feathered tips.
QUALITY: Our shims are hand sorted to ensure clean, consistent, dependable quality.
NATURAL WOOD: There are no chemicals, additives, fumigation, or treatment
MADE WITH "BEDDAR WOOD": Beddar wood is uniquely processed to provide a shim that performs better than any other shim on the market, consistently performing better than pine or cedar.
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General
Finish	Unfinished	Package Quantity	42
Material	Wood	Wood Species	Fir

Dimensions
Actual Length (Inches)	11.75	Actual Width (Inches)	1.25
Actual Thickness (Inches)	0.25

Certifications
CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning(s)	Prop 65 WARNING(S) -

Warranty
Warranty	None

Compatibility
For Use with Doors	Yes	For Use with Toilets	No
For Use with Drywall	No	For Use with Door Hinges	Yes
For Use with Tile	No	For Use with Windows	Yes
For Use with Carpet	No

Miscellaneous
UNSPSC	31162800

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4.8 out of 5

664 Reviews

96% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise these wooden shims for exceptional reliability and ease of use across door, window, and cabinet installations. Reviewers consistently note the shims perform exactly as intended with consistent taper and thickness, with many reporting years of exclusive use. The material cuts and breaks cleanly without splintering, and longer lengths offer improved leverage. Most customers perceive strong value despite recent price increases, with many noting leftover stock after projects. A few isolated reports mention thickness changes or price concerns, but these are rare exceptions to overwhelmingly positive feedback.

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Easy use

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Worked as advertised for window installation

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Excellent product

Just what I was looking for to help remove bathroom mirror.

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		Name	Current Item Nelson Wood Shims0.25-in x 1.25-in x 11.75-in 42 -Pack Fir Wood Shim
		Ratings	664
		Package Quantity	42
		Material	Wood
		Actual Length (Inches)	11.75
EZ-HANG0.002-in x 2.5-in x 1.5-in 7 -Pack Metal Shim	2.75-in x 3.75-in x 14.5-in 42 -Pack Cedar Wood Shim	Nelson Wood Shims Contractor Grade Beddar Wood Shims 56 Count	Grip-Rite0.055-in x 1.5-in x 45-in 100 -Pack	Nelson Wood Shims 6 Pack	Nelson Wood Shims Composite Shims 8 in Long Tapered 5/16 to 1/32 32-Count	BroadfixBroadfix Assorted Flat Shims 60-Pack FS60A-US	BroadfixSHIM SMALL U PLSTC 120PK	Unique Bargains20pcs Plastic Flat Shims for Leveling 1mm(1/32 Inch) Structural Tile Composite Shims Plastic Glazing Blocks for Home Improvement Window Toilet Table Grey
135	214		115
7	42		100			60	1
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1.5	14.5		45				2.75