Record 044 plough plane missing depth stop screw
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Hi guys,
I recently bought a second hand record 044 plough plane, but sadly it doesn’t have the depth stop screw.
I tried searching in ebay with no luck.
Does anyone have any idea where I can find one?
I see that it’s the same thickness of the blade clamp screw, only shorter in length.
At least I tried and it fits perfectly.
I guess I could buy just this screw, but can someone inform me what is the diameter (is it M4, M5?) and total length?
Thank you
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Check NH plane parts for what you are looking for.
Try some other small bolts you have and see if one fits. Its quite possible it is a proprietary screw/thread.
I'd call Timeless Tools and Treasures. They sell a lot of used tools and likely have a spare part. If not, since they work in this area, they will likely know who to reach out to. I say call rather than email. You will get more info that way. I purchase from them semi regularly and have used both forms of communication. A phone call will for sure give you more info. It's a husband and wife team and I think only one of them bothers with the computer aspect and the other likes to gab on the phone.
https://www.shorthillstudio.com/store.php
I'm curious to know if it's a standard thread. Stanley was famous for using their own screw threads. It impossible to use a hardware store screw on a Stanley. I have no idea if Record was the same.
It's worth trying to obtain the screw that is meant for this plane. If you are unable to find one, worst case scenario you could drill and tap it for a common sized thread...
I know it is an OLD thread (pun is intended ) but one thing you might find is a hobby metalworker in your area. There is a real good chance that they can make the oddball part you need.
I was paid as a metalworker, but changed jobs, lost access to metalworking stuff. Had an OLD Buffalo (not Buffalo Forge) drill press that needed a part for my woodworking. Went out, bought a metal lathe, and spend 20+ years doing mostly metal working (the repaired drill press is in a friend's business to this day).
I know there are a bunch of metalworkers who would love to have some wood stuff done, in exchange for metalworking