Thread: Cap Iron screw - need a slightly longer one

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Steve

Great, thanks very much Steve. That also prompted me - I seem to recall that Jim Davey may have had some (but not with him at the time).

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Brett

How long are the screws you have?

What type of cap iron do you have and are they worn?

This type in particular can present an issue if the top part of the keyhole is worn

Paul, I think Brett means these
Hand Plane Part HT-Cap Iron Screw | eBay
Not sure if these ones are longer than the originals

ok going back to read the first post properly

Clifton make a slightly longer cap-iron screw (for their thick irons). Same thread as Stanley/Record.

You'll need to try a UK retailer (google Class Hand Tools or Workshop Heaven) - and remember you don't have to pay VAT (deduct 1/6 off the retail price) - but Royal Mail might be a bit steep.

Cheers, Vann.

What persuaded you to not buy the thicker cap irons with the blade?

Originally Posted by Pac man

What persuaded you to not buy the thicker cap irons with the blade?

They're H&S blades, and Trent doesn't make Cap Irons. I might look at the LV Cap Irons.

Originally Posted by FenceFurniture

They're H&S blades, and Trent doesn't make Cap Irons. I might look at the LV Cap Irons.

Ron Hock in the US sells a very good cap iron and it comes with the screw - works great with my academy iron in the 7

Neil

Thanks Neil. I looked at the LV ones, and they are pictured with a screw (to go with their thicker blade) but no actual mention of it. I think it's pretty safe to assume that the screw comes with it (otherwise you'd be jiggered). I'm placing an LV order next week so I'll go that way.