Need some advice on QR Plate

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As per the picture, I have managed to snap off the washer (in the centre in the picture above) that holds the screw attached to the QR plate. Does anyone know if this washer is available to buy from anywhere?

Many thanks in anticipation for looking into my query.

P.S: The QR plate pic above is just an example as I believe the washer is one universal size.
 
As above, halfords or any motor factors would stock these clips.
 
looking at that the clip looks to just hold the bolt stopping it dropping out when you remove the plate from the camera, it should still be completely usable with out it
 
Thank you guys for your helpful advice. It’s simply a peace of mind with the clip tucked in so off to Halfords soon or eBay store.
 
If you take your car to an independent garage, it might be worth popping in and asking them if they have a clip to fit - most will have a box of assorted sizes.
 
I hate to say it but 10 tripod bolts from China are cheaper than the Halfords option.
 
Whoah boy. Don't buy anything.
I've a box with laods of external circlips in it. Work out what size you want and I'm bound to have it in this lot....
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A circlip will do the job, albeit slightly less elegantly than an E clip. Personally, I'd go for an E clip but if I could only find/get cheaply (or free!!!) a circlip, I'd suffer being a little inelegant.
 
mickledore said:
Hi @chouglez
I've found the size you need, but it's PIA getting it on without a pair of circlip pliers.
For a couple of £££ you might be better off getting these, one of which will fit, and they can be easily fitted on to the bolt with either a screwdriver or even the flat end of a nail file!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00RPJC...af04-edaffd9753ee&ie=UTF8&qid=1535449204&sr=2
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Thanks you all for you help and advise sorting out this issue with the QR plate. Have ordered what @mickledore suggested. Should do the trick. Cheers everyone once again.
 
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