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Speedy Builder5	06/11/2022 11:04:06
2878 forum posts 248 photos	I need to extend the cross slide screw of my Boxford AUD. I removed the screw but need to remove the handle. I have undone all the grub screws , but there seems to be a flat head screw on the end of the lead screw holding the handle on which resists removal. The screwdriver slots are very shallow and "bruised" as if someone has had a go in the past. Is it a screw and if so LH or RH threaded. Bob
Pete Rimmer	06/11/2022 11:08:33
1486 forum posts 105 photos	Yes it's an ordinary RH screw I think the thread is 1/4"BSW. Edited By Pete Rimmer on 06/11/2022 11:33:50
Speedy Builder5	06/11/2022 11:09:13
2878 forum posts 248 photos	It is indeed a nut (item 13) - LH or RH ? before I get angry with it ?
Pete Rimmer	06/11/2022 11:34:26
1486 forum posts 105 photos	Sorry it's an ordinary RH thread I don't know why I put LH. I've edited the post above to avoid confusion.
Speedy Builder5	06/11/2022 11:52:35
2878 forum posts 248 photos	Thank you. Bob
Bazyle	06/11/2022 12:16:34
6956 forum posts 229 photos	The handle isn't threaded itself so once the grubscrew is removed only the burr is stopping it rotating. So you might be able to rotate it at the same time as the 'nut'. If you are going to make the whole new item rather than just graft on a new threaded part you can redesign this end. Somewhere there is a website detailing the making of a new screw for the Hercus (Boxford Clone).
Speedy Builder5	06/11/2022 18:24:51
2878 forum posts 248 photos	Bazyle, the handle has a pointed grub screw in it and the shaft a matching detent.
Bazyle	06/11/2022 19:58:45
6956 forum posts 229 photos	I take it that means you got it off ok. Lucky to have one with the right grubscrew correctly fitted

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