Gibb Adjustment Bolt Material

[Uglydog]

I've begun the restoration of my Cincinnati Toolmaster 1b.

A concern is why the X Crossfeed wasn't working.
Turns out the adjustment screw is missing and the Gibb was wedge tight.
Loosened up with minimal effort.
But, will need a replacement screw.
Easy to turn one out.
Does anyone have any suggestions about recommended type of steel or alloy?
Hard or Soft?


Thank you,
Daryl
MN

 

[Ray C]

If it's the screw that threads into cast iron to apply pressure to the gib, nothing fancy is needed. A piece of A36 or 1018 etc will do fine and anything above/beyond that is frosting on the cake.

I've begun the restoration of my Cincinnati Toolmaster 1b.

A concern is why the X Crossfeed wasn't working.
Turns out the adjustment screw is missing and the Gibb was wedge tight.
Loosened up with minimal effort.
But, will need a replacement screw.
Easy to turn one out.
Does anyone have any suggestions about recommended type of steel or alloy?
Hard or Soft?


Thank you,
Daryl
MN

 

[Richard King]

I like to use a leaded cold roll for the majority of things. I just found this siite. I'm not recommending it, just like what they say about material. http://www.speedymetals.com/information/Material38.html

PS: Thanks for the 1st bid.

 

[Uglydog]

Copy, pull it out of the drops.
Whatever, works!
Thank you.