Top jaw screw size....

[GANGGREEN]

I'm doing some work for a friend and he's got a lock with the top jaw screw bent pretty badly, which leads me to two questions. I can't even back the screw out presently because of the bend. If I were to heat it with a torch, do you suppose I could back it out or should I just try to cut it off between the jaws with a hacksaw or, gasp, Dremel tool?

Assuming I get it out, obviously I need a new one. Are they mostly standard sized? This is a large Siler and I see TOTW sells a 1/4-20 top jaw screw, same thing? I have a few locks lying around that I could borrow one from (they're not large Silers) and I don't mind doing so if I know I have one ordered and on the way and that they're mostly universally sized.

 

[GANGGREEN]

Never mind, it was a stupid question. Not only is the answer, "Yes, the 1/4"-20 top jaw screw fits a large Siler", but TOTW has all of the parts for each lock listed. All you have to do is click on the lock and it has a drop down of all the replacement parts. I should have (and probably DID) know that.

 

[EC121]

Heating is a waste. Cut it off with a saw or Dremel and, if needed, slot it with the Dremel. It should spin right out without slotting.

 

[GANGGREEN]

Thanks.