Last few times I have used my Stanley No. 45.....setting the fence was getting to be a PITA, needing a pair of pliers to even move those thumscrews..

Were so nasty in the threads, hard to turn...needed replaced.    Hard to find a pair of Stanley made thumbscrews, let alone a Tap to chase the threads...so..

 

While at Lowes the other day, picked up a Tap & Drill bit set...1/4" x 20....as that was as close as I could get to match the old holes.   I also picked up a pair of new 1/4" x 20 Thumbscrews.

 

Removing the old thumbscrews involved a pair of pliers...

 

I also needed to match the tip on the new bolt..

As that pointed end works better against the rods. 

So, once I did find the correct tap wrench ( and clean it up) and fit the new tap in the wrench..( I tried the drill bit to match the Tap, it just dropped right through, and wasn't needed)

Cast iron usually is fine, without oil on the tap.....Test the new bolt for fit..

Grab a rod from the 45's case, and check that it will work and easy to lock/unlock...

I think that will do..repeat for the other bolt..

Project done..load stuff back into the case...

Close the lid,

And place this back up on it's shelf....

Thanks for looking in

Nice "repair"!

Mine are a PITA too Steve. So far I can just wax em and they work good again, but that temp fix will eventually wear out as well.

Man! You’ve got the box for yours!