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Source for bushings/spacers

Non-RV parts.
I am looking for a few bushings or spacers and have struck out at the usual places.
ASSCO's bushing stock is too big.
Their NAS43HT4 spacers list only their length, I could not find ID/OD, nor a spec on them.
Their 4130 round tubing was the closest I could find but will require reaming.
Grainger & McMasterCarr were silly-expensive and not any closer.

I need a couple of:
steel (almost any steel will do, but not stainless) spacers

ID 3/16"
OD 1/4"
length I can cut but 1/4" will be the goal.

There are others (flanged bushings) but let's start there.
I know everyone will want to know what it's for, but that won't help and honestly means a longer discussion than is necessary.
Thanks.
 
Keystone if it doesn't need to be steel.
RAF has some steel, but would need the hole opened up. (1124-8-S)

There are other suppliers. Google Circuit board spacers.
 
Oh, digikey.
I could ream those too.

The flanged bushings now.

Same dimensions but add a large area flat washer to it.
 
How many do you need, or how many inches of stock? I could turn some stock for you on the lathe. Do you want a 3/16ID or clearance hole for 3/16 bolt (#12)? That will be a pretty thin wall, so it may be hard to find in Steel. Stainless tube would get you pretty close. Either way, that this of a sidewall may not take full bolt torque without distortion.
 
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