Tim Kohl Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 just bought 2 baily #5 one for parts the other for use. The frog bolt which holds the iron and clamp in place needs work, I cant find the thread count and bolt size so I can purchase die and tap. Can someone provide info or direct me to this info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 If you aren't concerned about keeping it all original, I recommend upsizing the hole to the closest commonly available screw size. The tote screw in an old Stanly clone I recently repaired was a #12-20, not easily found in your neighborhood hardware store, so I drilled and tapped it for 1/4-20, and now the supply of replacement screws is endless. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 The correct tap is available on eBay. I'd buy the right tap, but there are other ways to make this work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kohl Posted July 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 thank you going to try to keep original, the craftsman 409 that I cleaned up uses the same thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 I take the bolt in question straight to the hardware. When they can't help me I go to the machine shop (Napa.) One of these two places can almost always find out what I need to know, even if I need to wait on shipment for the tooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kohl Posted July 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 after several stops we found reference to Stanley using a 19/32 -24 thread type. This is beginning to add up since the screw is larger than 1/4 and smaller than 5/16. any confirmation on thread size would be appreciated. pat. date is Apr 19 10. thx again for input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nateswoodworks Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 You said that you have a second #5, does it have the frog (or do you have another Stanley plane)? If so just go to a machine shop, they can check the thread size in a good tapped hole or off the bolt that goes into it, and depending on the shop, tap the hole for less than the cost of the tap or sell you one; I usually buy the tap or die so I have it on hand for future problems but that's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kohl Posted July 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 That was this morning stop (on way to golf course) and we confirmed thread size. They did not have it but I can buy the tap and die on line. I do have another plane but the screw had the slot damaged making it not usable. On a positive note I have learned allot about planes trying to make this plane usable again. Again I appreciate the input from the forum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kohl Posted August 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 well finally got it functional. Not prettiest I've seen but will serve its intended purpose. I have a little more work to do on the iron but its getting there. Would again like to thank those that commented earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G S Haydon Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Looks good to me, very handsome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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