Adjustments on Stanley 42x saw set

[Jim Gronowski]

I recently got a Stanley 42x off eBay, but I'm having trouble adjusting it. The large knob at the front end doesn't turn, I suspect it is seized up. I oiled it and we'll see if it's loosened up tonight. The height adjustment underneath turns, but stops as soon as it hits the "block" (sorry for my terminology). I'm guessing that I need to loosen the front knob before I can adjust the height with the bottom screw.

Can anyone chime in as to whether my suspicions are correct? Any tips on getting it working are welcome. Thanks!

[Johnny Kleso]

OK a 42X has no parts to gum up other than the plunger with the tooth setter sticking out of it..

For adjustment loose the front screw and the bottom screw adjustes the anvil up and down..

The marks in the side of the anvil are read small marksmall set bigger mark bigger set..

To clean the plunger you have to knock the pin out with a finish nail or punch and the plunger assy' comes out the back...

I'm thinking you have a 42W if it has a big dail in front..
I'll post a few pics in a little..

Here are pics of a 42X and a 42W and a 43 the one that is missing is a 42 whick has a long stem that stick out the back where the plunger is.. Kind of like the stem on the 43 but in the same plane as the plunger...

Also I have a Sterns Sawset and two Butchers Punchs that are used to punch holes in a coil of band saw materail to fit a Hacksaw / Butchers saw

http://stanleytools.home.comcast.net/sawset/sawset-1.jpg

http://stanleytools.home.comcast.net/sawset/sawset-2.jpg

PS:
I checked my 42W and I had to loose the screw inside the dial to adjust it..
The screw was super tight so use the correct sized screwdriver so you dont strip the head..

[Jim Gronowski]

Thanks,

It appears the front screw is locked up. Hopefully I can loosen it tonight, then I should be in good shape. Everything else works properly.

[Jim Gronowski]

After some penetrating oil and a little force, I got the front thumbscrew loose. A good cleaning and oiling, and everythings in good working order now.

Thanks.

[Peter Rudy]

Hi Johnny

Quick question. I have recently restored some No 4 and No 5 Disston Back saws from the 1880s. I was told I need a Stanley 42x if I want to try sharpening. Some of the sets on Ebay just say 42 and some say 42x and some 42w. Is there a difference for my intended use? What should I look for?
Thanks
Peter

[Johnny Kleso]

Peter,

The 42X is the first one.. The Plain 42 looks like the No.43 and the second one is a 42W also called the 42SS and I feel its not all that bad of a saw set..

The 42 has a adjuster like the 42X but the 42X has a spring loaded plunger that presses the saw blade against the anvil before the hammer sets the tooth..

The 42W has no plunger but has a marked dial in the TIP of the saw your setting..

If your setting back saws you may want to buy a FINE Eclipes saw set from TFWW as all the set dont do fine teeth well, 12 TIP is about as low as they go.. The anvil is a little on the wide side.. I took one of my 42Xs and took it apart and ground the anvil more narrow and use that..

[Jim Koepke]

Saw set instructions are here:

http://www.jonzimmersantiquetools.com/features/sawsets.html

A good site for general saw information is here:

http://www.vintagesaws.com/

Have fun,

jim