Thread: STANLEY MITRE BOX 246 help

I'll check mine tomorrow. I was missing another screw from mine, so bought a tap & die to make a new one. I'll see if they're the same size & try to make up a replacement. I don't have a lathe but should be able to make one up in the drill press with a file.

Just checked it & it's 1/4-24 UNS, but the tap & die I bought is the smaller 10-28 UNS. A quick Google brings up the tap & die you need for under $12 on eBay. I think Stanley used standard, but unusual threads.

Originally Posted by 62woollybugger

Just checked it & it's 1/4-24 UNS, but the tap & die I bought is the smaller 10-28 UNS. A quick Google brings up the tap & die you need for under $12 on eBay. I think Stanley used standard, but unusual threads.

Thanks WOolbugger,
That’s fantastic to know,

Will tell section1

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Cheers Matt.

It might pay to take the other one out & double check it, mine's a 1912 model, so there's a chance that one might be a more ccommon thread.

There were a couple of these for sale around Brisbane very recently for about $50. On Facebook maybe. Think the actual saws were missing but would be great for parts at least. Will post the add if I can find it.