Salvaging a 42x setter

[Hong Le]

I recently bought a 42x saw setter on ebay that turns out to be a miss as the anvil and front screw were missing. It was a careless mistake on my part for not taking a better look at the photo.

So is there any way I can make this usable? I was thinking of getting my hands on a 42 (which is way cheaper on ebay) as the anvil looks similar to the 42x but I'm not completely sure if they're compatible.

[Jim Koepke]

Hong,
Welcome to the creek.

Hopefully someone can give a better answer to your question.

I see a few different designs in the Stanley #42 saw set family. Stanley does sell some replacement parts, but it looks like the anvil if for a different model.

I think as long as the anvil is made to be adjusted by the screw on the bottom it should work. But again, I am not sure but I would likely give it a try.

I have a few saw sets and the Stanley #42 does work better than the others.

Good luck,

jim