Fireball Tool 40pc Magnetic Shim Kit – Welding & Fabrication Setup Shims
The Fireball Tool 40pc Magnetic Shim Kit gives welders and fabricators a complete set of precision spacers for fit-up, welding table setup, alignment, leveling, and fabrication work.
Instead of digging through the scrap bin looking for the right piece of steel to raise or space a part, this kit gives you a range of known dimensions from 1/32" all the way up to 2".
The kit combines Fireball Tool's precision-ground magnetic shims with thin non-magnetic shims, giving you the ability to handle everything from larger setup changes to fine adjustments during fit-up.
Precision Setup for the Welding Table
Getting parts positioned correctly before welding can save a lot of time later.
The Fireball Tool Magnetic Shim Kit makes it easy to establish consistent heights, gaps, and offsets when you're setting up tubing, plate, frames, fixtures, and other fabricated assemblies.
Use them for:
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Welding and fabrication fit-up
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Raising workpieces off the welding table
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Setting consistent gaps and offsets
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Leveling and aligning parts
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Positioning tubing and plate
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Supporting parts during tack welding
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Creating repeatable fabrication setups
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Fixture table setup
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Working with Fireball Tool Squares
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Machine and fabrication shop setup
Stack multiple shims together when you need a dimension that isn't available from a single shim.
28 Precision-Ground Magnetic Shims
The main set includes 28 hardened magnetic shims in seven different heights, with four of each size.
Magnetic Shim Sizes
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4 × 3/16"
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4 × 1/4"
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4 × 3/8"
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4 × 1/2"
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4 × 3/4"
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4 × 1"
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4 × 2"
Each magnetic shim is ground on all six sides to an accuracy of ±0.0009" and hardened to HRC 50.
That gives you consistent, known dimensions for repeatable fabrication setups instead of relying on random pieces of scrap.
Built-In Rare-Earth Magnets
Each precision shim features two rare-earth magnets on the bottom face.
Fireball Tool varies the magnet size based on the size of the shim. Taller shims have enough magnetic holding force to remain positioned sideways on a steel project and can even support some of the smaller shims.
The thinner magnetic shims use smaller magnets so they're easier to remove from your work surface.
This makes the shims especially convenient when you're working on vertical surfaces, steel fabrication tables, and complex fit-ups where a loose spacer would normally fall out of position.
12 Thin Non-Magnetic Shims
For fine adjustments, the kit also includes 12 thin non-magnetic shims.
Thin Shim Sizes
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4 × 1/32"
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4 × 1/16"
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4 × 1/8"
These thin shims have nominal dimensions of 2" × 1" and can be used individually or stacked with the magnetic shims to dial in smaller height and spacing adjustments.
The top and bottom surfaces are processed, while the sides are not ground and may be slightly undersized from the nominal 2" × 1" dimensions.
The thin shims are not hardened and feature a black oxide treatment.
Precision Where It Matters
Magnetic Shim Specifications
Thin Shim Specifications
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Nominal 2" × 1" dimensions
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Processed top and bottom surfaces
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Non-magnetic
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Black oxide treatment
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Not hardened
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Height variance within 0.005"
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Height tolerance: +0.0035" / -0.0015"
40 Pieces for Fine to Large Adjustments
The real advantage of this kit is the range.
Need to raise a piece of tubing 1/32"? You've got it.
Need a solid 2" setup block? You've got that too.
Need something in between? Stack different shims together to create the height or gap required for your fabrication setup.
With 40 total pieces, you've got enough shims to support and align multiple points on larger assemblies rather than constantly moving one or two spacers around the project.
Heat Warning
The magnetic shims contain rare-earth magnets.
Avoid prolonged exposure to temperatures above 185°F (80°C), as excessive heat can permanently reduce the strength of the magnets.
Keep this in mind when positioning the shims close to active weld zones or other high-heat areas.
Key Features
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40-piece welding and fabrication shim kit
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28 hardened precision-ground magnetic shims
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12 thin non-magnetic shims
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Sizes ranging from 1/32" to 2"
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Magnetic shims ground on all six sides
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±0.0009" accuracy on magnetic shims
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Magnetic shims hardened to HRC 50
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Two rare-earth magnets per magnetic shim
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Thin shims feature black oxide treatment
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Shims can be stacked to create additional dimensions
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Excellent for welding tables and fixture setups
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Great for fit-up, spacing, alignment, and leveling
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Works well alongside Fireball Tool Squares and fabrication tooling
Stop Using Scrap as a Spacer
A piece of scrap might be close enough for some jobs—but when you're trying to build accurate, repeatable assemblies, knowing the actual dimension of your setup tools makes life a whole lot easier.
The Fireball Tool 40pc Magnetic Shim Kit gives you a dedicated set of fabrication spacers ranging from fine 1/32" adjustments to full 2" setup blocks.
Stick them where you need them, stack them to get the dimension you want, get the fit-up right, and start welding.
Known dimensions. Faster setup. Better fit-up.