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Rbello
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 31, 2016 9:50 am 
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Apparently Jorgensen/Pony went out of business this past spring so the only one I can find is the "shop fox" version which is is not highly regarded online. Anyone know of another source or have experience with the shop fox - maybe not as bad as advertised? I suppose I could try to modify a C-clamp but that seems like a lot of work. Thanks.
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Jim Watts
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http://www.mcmaster.com
Search for press screw on mcmasters site.

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RustySP
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Try Lee Valley/Veritas

http://www.leevalley.com/us/Wood/page.a ... 43845&ap=1



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charlton
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I don't think the press screw is available at Lee Valley anymore.
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RustySP
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True, didn't see that.


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Woodie G
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Dieter Schmid (Fine Tools.com) shows a 12" press screw, but with shipping, it's close to 100 Euro...more for shipping than for the screw. Our supplier for Fox bender screws, Adjustable Clamp Company (Jorgensen/Pony) is out of business...too bad. Another US company closing their doors.

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Not as convenient but Acme threaded rod and nuts are widely available
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I have a couple of the shop fox screws from grizzly. while not the smoothest screw around it works fine for my purpose, in the side bender. Tough to complain at $15.

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We have a few Shop Fox and some others that are identical but painted green -- they are what they are and work fine. Not sure I understand why some feel this super course threaded device should have or needs the precision of a lead screw?

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Rbello
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Thanks to all. That McMaster website is fantastic!! Never visited before - spring steel, knobs and hardware of every flavor... A Jig makers paradise.
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