Thumbscrew for Helios vernier caliper sought

Um, make one, maybe? Should be easy with a lathe. Make a couple for future losses. Metric dies are available these days.

Stan

Why not fcking make one yourself ?

sheesh....

I have a cache of hardware from collecting and dissambling old electronic components. If you have such a junkpile, you could find a similar screw. Press on a knurled cap ... Voila!

If cutting the thread worries you cut some thread off a machine screw and just make the knurled boss part. Thread lock the stub of thread in to the boss & you're done.

1. My lathe is a bit large for such a small screw, and my lathe doesn't do metric anyway.
2. The actual screws are hardened steel, so they don't mush out in use. Typically, the threads are ground after hardening. I don't have the equipment.
3. While I can buy a box of M2.5-0.35 machine screws, they will be soft. Maybe one can get socket head screws that are harder. (Not clear that socket head screws are made that small.)
4. I bet these thumbscrews cost all of .00 each when bought as a repair part, and they are perfectly suited to the purpose.

Joe Gwinn

I believe I have a Helios caliper somewhere that's damaged beyond repair. I'd be happy to send you the thumbscrew if it's still on it and it will fit yours. If you don't hear from me in a day or two, send me an email to jog my memory.

Joseph Gw> I have a nice Helios vernier caliper that lacks only the thumbscrew that

That would be nice. Thanks,

Joe Gwinn

Huh? A blast from the past.

Joe Gwinn