What Size Washers Should be Used?
Posted on June 22, 2007 under Washers News
One of our loyal visitors Troy brought attention to the fact that we really haven’t clearly defined what size washers should be used. We at Game of Washers typically use 2.5" diameter washers. These are commonly referred to in hardware stores by their inside diameter of 1". Just to be absolutely clear we have included an image in this post.
Though we at Game of Washers have found this size to work perfectly, feel free to try different sizes. We're sure you'll notice how it can change the game.
If anyone has played with different sized washers then we've mentioned we would love to hear about it. What is your favorite size washer to use?
11 Responses to “What Size Washers Should be Used?”
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June 29th, 2008 at 12:20 am
I have always played with 3″ washers in the central part of Calif. w/ 3 1/2″ or 4″ holes in the board. I have also played in a northern state tournament using the 3″ washers.
I have seen the 2 1/2″ washers lately by the younger people. Was the 3″ washers ever a national thing or could in just a local thing.
Would appreciate any information that is available with the 3″ washers. We use the 3′ long board with 3 holes w carpet. Every thing else is pretty much the same
August 7th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
We have always used 5/8 washers and 16″x16″ square boxes with what is called a 3″ cup.
August 11th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
A friend of mine has the game with the 3″ washers and I like that better than the 2.5″. However, I cant seem to find 3″ washers anywhere… can anyone hlep me with that??
November 8th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
I too have always played with 3″ washers with 3 1/2″ holes…that was in SW Arizona…now I live in Florida and want to build my own boards…but I need to find washers first…any ideas please let me know.
December 16th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
We use mainly 7/8 I.D. and 2 1/4 O.D. down in TX. The are a hassle to find. Even our Lowe’s here does not carry them.
2nd choice, I will play with any size washer!
January 5th, 2009 at 11:16 am
You can get either size or even larger at http://www.boltdepot.com
July 13th, 2009 at 8:09 am
My daughter-in-law wants me to build a square washer box for our son. Does it have to have 2X4 sides or is the inside diameter the important part? We live in Tucson and they in St. Louis. If a smaller dimention wood is used, It would save a lot of shipping cost.
July 21st, 2009 at 12:35 pm
The tournaments in Houston and Austin use 2.5″ OD washers and 3.0″ ID cups which are placed 21 feet apart. William, are you in north Texas?
August 11th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
We use 3″ washers with 1″ hole size up here in Nova Scotia, Canada. We use 4″ aluminum pipe with 1 foot square boxes, 4″ high. Just made a bunch of stainless steel washers at work. Awesome! Lovin it! Happy tossin!
August 17th, 2009 at 9:36 am
I made a 14x 36 board with tree 4″ holes.
First holes counts 1 point
Then the middle hole counts 3 points
Then the third hole counts 5 points.
The washers are 2.5″ We don’t realy know the rules, and how to count the points.
September 29th, 2009 at 11:28 am
I was camping this last week and came across a washer tournament. I have never seen this before. It looks like a lot of fun and a great fund raiser event.