I Got Saw Nuts. But not the right ones.

[NCArcher]

I'm on the hunt for a couple of saw nuts/bolts.
I've been following Pauls and Nicks threads about refurbishing some lovely old handsaws and it reminded me I need a couple of saw bolts and nuts (I don't know what the correct term is but I'm sure you all know what I mean.)
I cleaned this saw up a little while ago but it is missing one bolt and two nuts.
Handle 1.jpgHandle 2.jpgSaw Nut 1.jpgSaw Nut 2.jpgSaw Nut 3.jpgSaw Nut 4.jpg

The handle is 24mm thick. The bolts and nuts are both domed and around 12.3 - 12.5 mm dia.
The bolt shaft has 4 locating lugs and is 4.75 mm dia.
The slotted nut is 7 mm dia.
The saw is nothing special but it has a very nice handle that is very comfortable in the hand. It's a Warranteed Superior but looks a lot like a Diston.

While we're on the subject of Distons, is this of any use to anyone. I picked it up in a lot of handles (for the saw nuts) but thought it might be a good replacement for anyone doing up an old Diston backsaw with a dodgy handle. A small piece missing from the back but should be easy to repair.

Backsaw Handle 1.jpgBacksaw Handle 2.jpg

[Pac man]

I will have a look for them tomorrow at the saw sharpening workshop.

[NCArcher]

Thanks Paul. See if anyone wants the backsaw handle too. I forgot to mention it will only cost you postage or via the forum network.

[Bushmiller]

Initially I thought this thread might have been better placed in the Health Issues section, but then I realised my error .

Unfortunately there are so many different types of nuts and threads. Warrented Superior was used by Disston on their lower grade saws as I found out recently with one of mine.

I can't remember if you have a lathe, but starting with some brass bar, even on a wood lathe, it may be possible to fashion a replacement. IanW put me onto that when I called in recently and in fact showed me a saw with a sawnut he had made. It was nigh impossible to pick the difference.

Regards
Paul

[lightwood]

Saw Nut 4.jpg

The handle is 24mm thick. The bolts and nuts are both domed and around 12.3 - 12.5 mm dia.
The bolt shaft has 4 locating lugs and is 4.75 mm dia.
The slotted nut is 7 mm dia.

NCArcher,
This one is ...
around 12.7 -12.8mm dia.
The bolt shaft has 4 locating lugs and is 5.3 mm dia.
The slotted nut is 7 mm dia.
Screwed down tight it is 24.4mm from top to top of each dome.
If you don't have any joy locally, let me have your address by PM, and I send it.
I had two in my hand, but the bolt for the other is lost in the gravel path out front of the shed...woops!
Regards,
Peter

[Simo79]

I don't know what the correct term is but I'm sure you all know what I mean.

i believe they are called sex bolts

[NCArcher]

I had two in my hand, but the bolt for the other is lost in the gravel path out front of the shed...woops!
Regards,
Peter

It's usually sawdust and shavings I lose things in. And, coincidentally, it's one bolt and two nuts that I need
Thanks for the offer Peter. I'll give you a yell if I don't do any good.

[Pac man]

Sorry no nuts found to your specs

[NCArcher]

Thanks for asking

[Sawdust Maker]

good luck in your search

I don't think I have anything suitable (that is not being used in a saw) but I'll have a look tomorrow.

I'm still trying to work out which of my couple I'll keep and which are spare parts and scrapers

[pmcgee]

It's usually sawdust and shavings I lose things in. And, coincidentally, it's one bolt and two nuts that I need
Thanks for the offer Peter. I'll give you a yell if I don't do any good.

I'll check through what I have here, assuming I get some actual work finished at some stage.
Cheers,
Paul

[NCArcher]

Thanks Nick and Paul

[Sawdust Maker]

Sorry mate my nuts seem to be different

[planemaker]

If you get stuck I am pretty sure I have that type. Just not sure on the dia. without checking.

Stewie;