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05-08-2023, 02:41 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-08-2023, 02:43 PM by Teak.)
If anyone is struggling with Lee Valley Precision Double Square (
Precision Double Square - Lee Valley Tools ) blade not locking firmly, there is a Replacement Locking Screw (item #24N0803) available. It's not available online and you will have to call customer service department at 1-800-267-8761 (Canada) or 1-800-267-8735 (US). Cost is CAD $7.50. The main difference is the width of the lock bolt. In the old version it is 1/4" while the new one is 21/64". The extra 5/64" makes a whole lot of difference & the blade locks firmly with no slippage. HTH.
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The locking screw in my 20 year old LV double square broke a couple years ago; that's when I found out that the replacement screws are available. I called Customer Service on a Saturday morning because I was afraid that it was the end of the line for my trusty square. Lee Valley had a replacement screw to me within a week.
That event taught me to never give up on a Lee Valley tool. One call to Customer Service will set you right. Even on a Saturday!
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(05-09-2023, 07:18 AM)R Clark Wrote: The locking screw in my 20 year old LV double square broke a couple years ago; that's when I found out that the replacement screws are available. I called Customer Service on a Saturday morning because I was afraid that it was the end of the line for my trusty square. Lee Valley had a replacement screw to me within a week.
That event taught me to never give up on a Lee Valley tool. One call to Customer Service will set you right. Even on a Saturday!
I had a similar experience with one (of two) screws on their grinding jig. I somehow lost the screw, which renders the jig useless without it. I called them and the girl on the phone couldn't find a part number, looked and looked, called one of her colleagues, located the screw and sent me two of them (in case I lost one again). They are great, in my experience, too!