Need a part for an old hand plane

Restoring an old Millers Falls #10 plane (scrub plane? jack? not sure of exact type). Everything's ready to go, except that I ended up destroying the big brass blade-depth adjusting screw (don't ask). Anyone know where I might find a replacement (apart from finding another plane to cannibalize)?

Many thanks to any helpful pointers.

Reply to
David Nebenzahl
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Take a look at the following link. All the parts are not listed on line, but are in the print catalog. Give them a call and see what they can do for you.

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Reply to
Dr. Deb

Try here:

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you don't see a listing for what you're looking for on the web site, contact Bob Kaune directly to see if has what you need.

Reply to
Michael Faurot

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Another option would be post about this on the Neander forum at Sawmill Creek[1]. There are several people there that could machine a new replacement part for you.

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Reply to
Michael Faurot

Take it round to a friend with a metal turning lathe. Easy enough thing to reproduce.

If you have to cut an internal thread into a knob and don't fancy cutting an internal thread on a lathe (funny threads, left hand adjusters etc.) just turn up a tap from silver steel, then harden it. It'll be good enough to cut a one-off into brass.

Reply to
Andy Dingley

On 4/27/2009 5:22 AM Dr. Deb spake thus:

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out they can do a lot for me. Thanks for the link.

I called (nice to have a toll-free # to call), and not only did they have the adjusting nut (not a screw as I said--shame on me!), but an entire "kit" including all screws on the plane and the nut for less than another place suggested here (antique-used-tools.com) wanted just for the nut ($14.95 for the kit vs. $15.95 just for the nut). Ordered and on its way.

Reply to
David Nebenzahl

On 4/27/2009 10:21 AM Andy Dingley spake thus:

Thanks, but at $15 for a kit that includes every screw in the plane, I think I'll take the easy way out here. (Besides, no friend w/lathe.)

Reply to
David Nebenzahl

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