Hex Socket Replacement Screws: WoodRiver Version

Great idea to make these. I'm gradually changing on all of my planes. Wish they sold the items separately as well though, so you can mix and match. I have a lot of stanley planes which I've adapted for thicker, modern blade and chipbreaker, but you'd have to buy an entire extra set just for the chipbreaker screw. Overall good product, and practical upgrade thought through by woodworkers for woodworkers.

I like using an Allen much better than standard screws. I recommend this product.

I thought this replacement screw set was a little silly at first, but then I used a plane this week that had the screws switched out and it was so much easier to adjust the frog and remove the blade. I was always worried with slotted screws that the tip of the screwdriver would slip and I would make bits and scrape marks in the screws. With these hex heads the driver skips right into the hex head screw and it makes for a quick and easy adjustment without worrying about damaging the head. Smalll price to pay to eliminate a constant worry.

Received two sets of these today for my #5-1/2 and #6 planes. Solid fits and makes for such easier and secure adjustments. I won't think twice now about moving the frog assembly to reduce tear out, because there is no fear of eventually damaging the old slotted screws Do yourself a favor and get the drivers too!

While I wouldn’t say this is a “must have”, this kit is a nice improvement that, along with the well designed Star Adjuster Wheel, greatly improves the ease of adjusting the frog and overall use of any hand plane.