Bandsaw tension crank

[brandon tully]

I bought a quick crank for my harbor freight 14" bandsaw because the square nut froze on the old crank. the replacement came with a nut that is too small for the unit. does anyone know where I can find a 3/4" square nut for a 3/8 threaded rod.

[Victor Robinson]

This might be overkill, but these guys probably have what you need...

http://www.reidsupply.com/

[Josiah Bartlett]

The alternative would be to weld or braze a regular nut onto a square piece of plate steel.

[Kent A Bathurst]

If you got the crank from HF, shouldn't they have one to match?

Also - you might look at Bolt Depot - they got a lot of stuff.

[Lee Schierer]

Most hardware or farm supply hardware store carry square nuts. Or you can order from McMaster Carr, they have them.

[Bruce Wrenn]

Lowes stocks 3/8-16 square nuts in the drawers in hardware section. Usually come in a pack of two, for about a buck. I make my own speeder handles for my Delta 14" band saws.

[Thomas Hotchkin]

You could always make your own from steel or brass stock, if you do not find exactly what you need. Tom