Square and Round Plate Washer

Plate washers are available in round or square shapes up to 8" with customizable hole sizes and shapes or no holes to be used as metal tiles. Metal tiles are great accents on backsplashes, they also make for beautiful back plates for knobs and hooks. Pair our plate washers with clavos to make unique iron rosettes. The round and square plate washers are available in 3/16", 1/8", and 1/4" thickness and can be ordered with nearly any hole size.

Square & Round Plate Washers – Collection FAQs

1. What are plate washers used for?
Square and round plate washers provide added bearing surface and support for bolts in timber framing, structural beams, pergolas, and restoration work. They distribute load more evenly and prevent bolt heads or nuts from sinking into the wood.

2. How do your plate washers differ from standard washers?
Old West Iron plate washers are thicker, stronger, and available in historically accurate shapes like square, round, and oversized options. They’re designed to complement rustic, handcrafted, and old-world architectural styles—something big-box hardware can’t replicate.

3. How do I choose the right washer size for my bolt?
Match the washer’s center hole to your bolt diameter, then choose an outside dimension appropriate for your timber scale. Larger beams or heavy structural applications benefit from oversized or square washers for greater load distribution and visual balance.

4. What finishes and textures are available?
Plate washers can be finished in matte black, oil-rubbed bronze, natural iron, or hand-distressed textures. Many styles are individually worked for a period-correct, forged appearance that pairs seamlessly with our decorative bolts.

5. Are these washers hand-forged?
Most washers are cut and machined for uniformity, while the decorative and textured finishes are applied by our American blacksmiths. This process creates the rugged, antique character associated with historic ironwork.

6. What are the lead times and where are they made?
Orders typically ship within 1–10 business days depending on finish and quantity. All decorative and custom-finished plate washers are made or finished in the USA at our Idaho forge.