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   lordulrich | Apr 02, 2021 12:42pm | #1

   I've never done it and don't even have any hand screws (short list item). But it should be pretty easy to replace. Worst case get a piece of the right size all thread rod and epoxy an wooden handle on. Might not be worth the time for a pro but I'd probably do it as I woodwork for fun.

   If you can't find the right kind of all thread locally, Mcmaster Carr should have something that will fit.

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   ctsailor | Apr 02, 2021 02:11pm | #2

   Uh, the threaded shafts on Handscrews are not all thread in the traditional sense. Half of the length is right hand thread, and the other half is left hand tread. All thread will not be a solution. I don't know a source for such things, but they are probably available somewhere.

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   ben_strano | Apr 02, 2021 03:26pm | #3

   CTSailor is right. Lee Valley sells kits. I'm not sure how the sizes match up. https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/hand-tools/clamps/69826-dubuque-handscrew-kits

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   lordulrich | Apr 03, 2021 05:09pm | #6

   That makes sense. If it were all right hand it would never tighten....

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   john_c2 | Apr 02, 2021 05:14pm | #4

   I would think you could straighten the one that's bent. Unless you ran it over with a truck, it should straighten ok.

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   hoovermd | Apr 02, 2021 11:12pm | #5

   Yep, it basically was run over ;(
   I'll check out the Lee Valley parts.
   For 11 bucks I'll give it a whirl.