MKS staking tool query

[Bluescrew]

I've recently seen an MKS staking tool for sale. It looks reasonably complete except that it's missing the small slot headed screw located in the side of the tool towards the top - please see the attached image of another member's tool.

I'd be interested to know what function this screw performs. Can the tool be used without it or is it needed to properly adjust the fit of the stake?.

[Neverenoughwatches]

2 minutes ago, Bluescrew said:

I'd be interested to know what function this screw performs. Can the tool be used without it or is it needed to properly adjust the fit of the stake?

Thats a locking screw for the cam adjustment that the stake fits into. If the cam doesn't lock,  the stake can move off centre and not line up with the base holes. You should be able to source a locking screw.

[Bluescrew]

Thank you for that, much appreciated. Do you happen to know whether there is sideways adjustment for the base as well as for the punches? I've been searching for documentation on the MKS range, so far without success.

[tomh207]

I think the MKS tools are Japanese so might be hard to find specific documentation for them.

 

Tom

[watchweasol]

Hi the round anvil has a little play but when tightened by the black screw at the Side it’s fixed  the punch guide that the set screw locks is eccentric to allow for alignment of the cantering punch, aligning the head and the anvil.  Set the anvil first then the punch guide.

 Alteratively the other way round the i Portman thing is the alignment.

[Neverenoughwatches]

1 hour ago, tomh207 said:

I think the MKS tools are Japanese so might be hard to find specific documentation for them.

 

Tom

Meikosha , yes they are Japanese.  I do have a few tool items. They are ok but i would say quality not quite up there with Swiss or German, with the bits i have anyway. 

[Bluescrew]

Thanks everyone.