My nephew broke the thumbscrew on my marking gauge. I have not been able to find a replacement but could make one if I had a couple of wooden dowels about 2 to 2 1/2 inches long with about 1 inch threaded 1/2 x 8 tpi. Can anyone here help me or tell me where I might obtain a replacement wooden or plastic thumbscrew Thanks
Doug
You could make your own if you are willing to spend a pretty fair amount of money for the tool(s).
If I were you I would put a threaded insert into the gauge and go buy a nice brass thumbscrew. Maybe even a knurled one :)
You could make your own if you are willing to spend a pretty fair amount of money for the tool(s).
If I were you I would put a threaded insert into the gauge and go buy a nice brass thumbscrew. Maybe even a knurled one :)
and such.
I strongly second that idea.
-- Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power. -- Seneca
Wrap masking tape in a spiral around the right sized dowel. Follow the "lines" with a triangular file until you have your thumbscrew. For a single piece, no need to spend bucks on a specialized tool.
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