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   shopteacher | Jun 11, 2006 01:43pm | #1

   I think you will find that Stanley had their own non-standard thread system.

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   philip | Jun 12, 2006 01:05pm | #2

   It is a "Stanley" thread creationi.e a one-off according to their whim.
   It is the same thread as 1/4 inch BSW, but then there is a departure: the major diameter is not 1/4 inch -it is somewhere between 3/16ths and 7/32nds. (Iam not in workshop now, so going by memory).
   One can thread a rod to suit if one has a two piece die of 1/4"BSW by closing it right down, like a pipe threader.
   Or one this turn this thread on an engineers lathe, having turned the major diameter to suit.

   Philip Marcou
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   RickW | Jun 14, 2006 06:34pm | #3

   The thread is 12-20, a non-standard thread that Stanley used on their handle screws.
   I've read on another forum that taps and dies in that size are available from St. James Bay Tool Co, but I haven't confirmed that.
   On the Old Tools Forum, someone posted that the outside threads could be cut with a 1/4-20 Greenfield"Little Giant" die, adjusted all the away in. These dies have a two-piece insert that can be adjusted, allowing them to cut a smaller diameter thread.
   Replacement bolts and screws are available from Stanley.
   Hope this helps.
   Rick W

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   user-162870 | Jun 14, 2006 06:41pm | #4

   Rick, parts are available from Highland Hardware, they carry a good selection of them.  http://www.highlandhardware.com

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   ohcomeon | Jun 16, 2006 03:53am | #8

   Larry, thanks for the link to Highland.  They have a replacement tote kit for dirt cheap.  I imagine it is plastic, but I'm only looking for the small screm on a #5 and the whole kit is less than what I have found just the srew for.

   Thanks to everyone else for filling me in on just what kind of thread I'm dealing with.

   Jake

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   philip | Jun 15, 2006 12:00pm | #5

   Rick, as a matter of curiosity, is my message #3 appearing on your screen? And if it is, is it shown as "unread" by Ohcomeon?
   I have reason to believe that these computers can play tricks on us.Philip Marcou

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   dgreen | Jun 15, 2006 12:58pm | #6

   Computers are inherently malevolent, be suspicious! Serious by the way.... no satire intended or desired...
   Since the house is on fire let us warm ourselves. ~Italian Proverb

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   philip | Jun 15, 2006 01:10pm | #7

   Dave, I believe you are right: an example:-
   On Sawmill Creek Rob Millard posted three images of his Antique Tool Box- this composter only shows two- what gives?Philip Marcou