Brass thumbscrews

[taz01]

Hi all,

I'm looking to make a panel gauge, based on a design i saw on youtube by Bob Rozielski. Another case of making a tool for a project.

His design to call for some elongated brass thumbscrews, id guess between 35-50mm long.

Anyone know of a supplier this side of the world stocking these? Most seem to stop at 25mm.

Regards,

Adam

[GraemeCook]

Hi Adam

Best of luck; I did a lot of searching for a supplier of reasonable quality brass thumb screws about 3-4 years ago, and couldn't find one in Australia - chinese junk excluded. Eventually I imported some from England. Also somme SS one from the same supplier. Both excellent.

Later I saw an article about making thumb screws by braising a brass bolt into a knurled brass hose fitting, then tidying up. Looked good. Naturally, I cannot find it now! I may be mistaken, but I think it was on this Forum and may have been by Derek Cohen.

[chambezio]

Adam....ask the question on our sister site Metal Working Forum. I am sure someone could help you out and they may be closer than you think

[taz01]

Thanks.

Thought I'd try the woodwork forum first in case anyone had some suggestions following the recent plane building competition.

Regards,

Adam

[auscab]

These table screws may do the job? The quality of this one is good. They are made in small batches. I think the thread on this one is 9.5mm .
From here. Graeme Brown Antiques (https://www.gbrownantiques.com.au/)

509821

Ive also seen much cheaper . Indian ones probably . The quality gets pretty sloppy . I saw some from UK for around 4 UK ea.

[GraemeCook]

These table screws may do the job?
509821 ...


And the acme thread is a bonus.

[auscab]

No brass ware is an option if you cant find the right fittings.
I was using My panel Gauge the other day setting out a template that needed making. What a great tool they are. My one is an old one . Its well made but just has a wedge holding the fence in place . The only metal is the marking blade. The wedge is a nice design and does a good job of fixing the fence solid up against the straight edge with no movement.

[taz01]

Thanks all,

Managed to find them from "the wood works" online store in Sydney. Only available in packs of 4 or more.

Depending on how this turns out i might make an extra guage which I might sell on the forum at cost.

[derekcohen]

Hi all,

I'm looking to make a panel gauge, based on a design i saw on youtube by Bob Rozielski. Another case of making a tool for a project.

His design to call for some elongated brass thumbscrews, id guess between 35-50mm long.

Anyone know of a supplier this side of the world stocking these? Most seem to stop at 25mm.

Regards,

Adam

Adam, I would not use these thumbscrews. I think that they are poor design. Reason - they are not easy to turn/tighten/loosen with one hand holding the knob and fence simultaneously. The other hand is generally holding the work piece.

My choice is this ...

Helix Knob, Brass - Beslag Design @ RoyalDesign (https://royaldesign.com/au/helix-knob?p=209765&gclid=CjwKCAjw9LSSBhBsEiwAKtf0n-urkSVWXr1c5Vu-hMwfPC-Fc8uu5fyNKm9Lme2AriMO2dilYV7KbBoCLKAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)

Or try others on this page ...

Knurled Brass Insert Knobs australia - Google Search (https://www.google.com/search?q=Knurled+Brass+Insert+Knobs+australia&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjFxsPujP_2AhWQYmwGHf0rBuQQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=Knurled+Brass+Insert+Knobs+australia&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJ1DjA1jMF2DNGmgAcAB4AIAB6QGIAc4PkgEGMC4xMC4xmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&sclient=img&ei=NlpNYsXTOZDFseMP_deYoA4&bih=686&biw=1440)

Something like this one I made (but nicer) ...

https://i.postimg.cc/5NZJFSzQ/4-zpskrn4d754.jpg

Even these (knobs from Lee Valley, probably available at Carbatec) ..

https://i.postimg.cc/YSvBkLJM/Gauges1.jpg

Regards from Perth

Derek

[BEM]

Have you tried AliExpress? They're not in Australia but do ship things here. I've bought heaps of stuff from them. 95% of it perfectly good quality. Here's a link (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004034722787.html) for thumb screws up to 50mm long.

[taz01]

Thanks all,

I already purchased the woodworks ones before i saw your suggestions.

if they turn out as derek suggests then ym I'll give these others a try.