Tool rest locking screw?

[SDB777]

You ever notice how those little things on a lathe can cost the most?

Which leads me to this:
#1: Where can I get a 5/16-18 screw/bolt/whatever for the tool rest without giving Jet $26+ for one?
(I'd prefer to get something that doesn't have the hardness of a mushy squid)



Has anyone else had to replace their locking nut on the tool rest?





Scott (for $26 I'd want 10 of them) B

 

[mredburn]

5/16-8 or 5/16 -18? Do you have a picture?

 

[SDB777]

5/16-8 or 5/16 -18? Do you have a picture?

Ah, crud....missed the "1", I'll edit! Thanks for the 'catch'....




Scott (mitsakes aer easy ot xif) B

 

[mredburn]

Is this what your wanting?

 

[SDB777]

Is this what your wanting?

I'm guessing that is part#45?

I was just needing the screw part though. The 'indention' are striped, and now the allen head is rounded.....neither is very effective for making the tool rest adjustable.

The 'arm' is working just fine though...




Scott (probably asking for hens teeth) B

 

[walshjp17]

Is this what you are looking for?

Shop The Hillman Group 2-Count 5/16-in 18 x 1-1/2-in Flat-Head Black Allen-Drive Socket Cap Screws at Lowes.com

 

[SDB777]

Is this what you are looking for?

Shop The Hillman Group 2-Count 5/16-in 18 x 1-1/2-in Flat-Head Black Allen-Drive Socket Cap Screws at Lowes.com

I'm guessing the push-lock handle won't work with that though....
Wonder what the hardness is on the steel used though?



Scott (maybe grade 8 might be an option though) B

 

[Whaler]

How about $5.29 at Woodcraft. Buy Adjustable Handle with 5 16 - 18 Stud at Woodcraft

 

[Jim Burr]

Yeah...mine died on my 1014 years ago. Our tool shop put another one on...about $12? Not the same style, but it's tough and works great!

 

[SDB777]

How about $5.29 at Woodcraft. Buy Adjustable Handle with 5 16 - 18 Stud at Woodcraft

Well I needed some stuff from there anyway....don't tell the 'One-that-must-be-obeyed' though!



Scott (thanks, never thought of that one) B

 

[JP61]

Sorry, this won't help you any but,.... I just ordered a similar style locking lever for my belt/disc sander for $12+change and thought that was kind of high. I guess this price is good compared to JET!

At work, I've seen prices on many items/parts they've ordered and most of them makes my jaw hit the floor! I have nothing against making a profit, but many of these companies must be smoking crack!