One single saw nut…

[chgorugbyref]

I would like to find a single saw nut to replace the broken one in an old handsaw. It looks like the missing one is the “logo” nut as I have the slotted piece and hole for missing nut is larger than the other three. The diameter is 3/4”. Any ideas where I might find such a thing without dropping $20? Not a precious saw just one I acquired from my Dad’s arsenal. Thank you.

 

[Rick Mainhart]

Hi Jonathan,

Give this a look:

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

www.mcmaster.com

Good luck.

Rick

 

[Chris C]

Are those steel or brass nuts?

 

[Rick Mainhart]

Hi Chris,

On the left side of McMaster-Carr's on-line catalog, you can select the material you desire, then drill down by screw diameter and length as shown below:

Regards,

Rick

 

[creasman]

I have this one you can have if it fits. The diameter is about 1/32" shy of 7/8". If you want it PM me your address and I'll put it in the mail.

 

[Cuthriell]

I purchased some from Amazon that look like polished steel or plated. They worked on some old saws I had that were missing hardware.

 

[Chris C]

I guess I should have been more clear....

Are the nuts on the saw brass or steel?

 

[chgorugbyref]

Are those steel or brass nuts?

I believe they are steel.

 

[iclark]

I believe they are steel.

A magnet is your friend.
It is the easiest way to tell between steel vs some other material that may have coatings.

 

[chgorugbyref]

learned something new. Thanks. They are non-magnetic.

 

[junquecol]

Drop in to a Habitat Restore and buy a five dollar handsaw. Four nuts for five bucks. Plus you have a saw to practice sharpening skills on.

 

[chgorugbyref]

Thanks all for the replies and suggestions. Jim was kind enough to share his spare. I’m still going to take Bruce’s suggestion and stop by Habitat though….