On Aug 2, 2010, at 11:34 AM, CheekyGeek wrote:

>> >> OK, so if you're not supposed to mess with split nuts, what would you use 
a split nut driver bit for?
>> 
> And, of course, Lie Nielsen would love to sell you some:
> > http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/lie-nielsensplitnutdriverfordovetailsawnu
t.aspx

Of course :).  I suspect they sell this because they're also making new saws wit
h split nuts.  According to their site, any L-N saw with an open handle has spli
t nuts, so evidently it's safe to tighten them.  This thread makes split nuts so
und like an odd choice, though.

The price always causes me to choke, but I admit to being tempted by their non-s
plit saw nut driver:

http://www.lie-nielsen.com/catalog.php?sku=SCR#

I keep using the wrong screwdriver on saw nuts, just because I'm lazy (I don't h
ave one with a wide enough blade, and I haven't looked hard enough for one that 
I can modify).  Maybe I should look for scrap steel to make one...my putty knife
 seems about the right thickness.

Adam
Port Angeles, WA

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