I have a few screws for old planes that either got lost/cross threaded/bent.....
I found a guy who said he could make new ones, which handled a few but several do not work....long story. I tried to get him to replace the ones that did not work like he said he would but never could get him to do anything but suggest how I should repair the defective screws.
The issue with some of the screws was the threads were not straight, too wide, too few.... I am wondering what would be involved in making screws myself. If I buy appropriate steel rod and threading/tapping devices can I make these myself? I know some of you fabricate metal parts as well as wood, so I just thought I would ask.
I bought a couple at auction but it takes a good while and money to get them and they may or may not work.