[JakeJ]

I bought an SME Series IV but it didn't include the finger lift and two spacers/washers it came with.  Ifound a company in GB that makes a copy but they are charging over fifty bucks US plus VAT.  I'm looking for someone who might have a spare or knows of another source.

TIA
Jake

[js1955]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/264803128450

[JakeJ]

Hello and thanks for the link.  I did see those on eBay, I would prefer one in bare metal (silver) to match the tonearm but the main issue is they do not include the necessary spacers/washers the lie in recesses under the finger lift.  Also found a company in England that offers an exact replica but it's $50+.  I'm a cheap audiophile so I have been thinking about making one from bamboo.

I'm looking locally for the spacer/washers but the exact size is uncommon.  It appears a 2.5mm flat washer is it but I have to find some.  If I find the correct size then I might buy a black one and switch it with the silver one on my M2-9 arm.  I can't just steal the one off the M2-9 because once the Series IV is installed I want to sell the M2-9.

On a positive note I did hear back from the original seller and he is looking for the one that came with it.  The price on that one is just right! 

[js1955]

In Silver, same seller, so I'm sure you've already seen it:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265098879148?hash=item3db91fe0ac:g:lBkAAOSwGQVgWkf7

As far as the washers....I'd be surprised if they were that difficult to find.

Maybe you can find what you need in a variety pack like this, or similar?

https://www.amazon.com/Baiko-Universal-Turntable-Headshell-Cartridge/dp/B0B4JX6PG2/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=cartridge+screws&qid=1697735689&sr=8-5

Just Google on "washers for cartridge mounting".

Good Luck!   

EDIT:  Is metal required?   If not, this pack has gotta have your size:

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803774790118.html?src=google&src=google&albch=shopping&acnt=708-803-3821&slnk=&plac=&mtctp=&albbt=Google_7_shopping&albagn=888888&isSmbAutoCall=false&needSmbHouyi=false&albcp=19108228023&albag=&trgt=&crea=en3256803774790118&netw=x&device=c&albpg=&albpd=en3256803774790118&gclid=CjwKCAjwp8OpBhAFEiwAG7NaEu0y8w0j_6_LlKNIeFa_xgjFk6yaKLE23ij-wH7_V3f4IPDVm8kzyhoCzrwQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&aff_fcid=0182d8c245b2463cb6f3b08ecff69839-1697736264286-01568-UneMJZVf&aff_fsk=UneMJZVf&aff_platform=aaf&sk=UneMJZVf&aff_trace_key=0182d8c245b2463cb6f3b08ecff69839-1697736264286-01568-UneMJZVf&terminal_id=aa7520427d8b4e12b0e2ff90ac0d7dd8&afSmartRedirect=y&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

[JakeJ]

The silver one from eBay will likely be the solution and yes a plastic washer would work as long as it fits in the recess.  Through scouring the web for washers and headshell/cartridge hardware I believe they are washers for a 2.5mm screw.  Of course neither of the sets I ordered on Amazon have that size so I'll go back to the local fastener stores.

Updates forthcoming.

[JakeJ]

So I bought the cheapos from an eBay Asian seller.  Will see what the quality is like when they get here.