A couple of years ago I checked with SJB for a 289 rod and fence. While
the parts were listed on the web site, they were not available. If
anyone learns that they are available, please post - I'm still looking.

Steve aKg

On Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 1:20 PM, John Ruth <johnrruth@h...> wrote:
>
> Any galoot contemplating making his/her own 289 fence rod should be
> forewarned that Stanley used non-standard threads in many of their
> tools. =A0(The reasons for this have been debated on OLDTOOLS in the
> past. See archives.) =A0 You will find oddball sizes AND you will find
> "rolled" thread profiles.
>
> If I were lucky enough to score a 289 w/o rod & fence, my first move
> would be to place an order for same with
> http://www.stjamesbaytoolco.com/
>
> St. James Bay offers many parts of a 289 from stock - and they have
> the necessary knowledge of the non-standard threading so that their
> parts fit old planes. =A0[No relationship beyond being a very
> satisifed customer.]
>
> As a sort of P.S., I just want to say that "Of threads and threading
> systems, there is no end" (TM me) The more I research oddball threads,
> the more I realize that one could NEVER have a comprehensive set of
> taps and dies that would cover all old tools. =A0Heck, you'd be lucky
> if you had a set which would cover every tool currently being made!
>
> John Ruth
>
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