KJ 45 locking nut catching on USB leg

[Sir Amwell]

This may have been covered. Apologies if it has.
When using the new KJ45 on the lower stop for wide knives/cleavers the locking nut ( black knob) catches on the USB leg when grinding on that side. Has anyone any ideas on how to remedy this?

[Sir Amwell]

Sorry. I see this has been covered. I did not see your reply to my post CB. Thanks.
So prying off the knob is the only real solution?

[cbwx34]

Sorry. I see this has been covered. I did not see your reply to my post CB. Thanks.
So prying off the knob is the only real solution?

Replacing the knob with a "grub screw" that Ken suggests... may be the better option.

[Ken S]

Most Tormek screws use an M6 metric thread. Local and big box hardware stores normally carry a variety of styles and lengths of M6 screws. A three pack or several individual M6 socket set (grub) screws is not expensive . A zip lock sandwich bag or Altoid metal container can easily hold a supply of misc. hardware parts for a Tormek.

The same M6 grub screw for the SVM-45 also fits the KJ-45, longer jigs, and the sleeves. Don't forget a set of metric Allen wrenches.

Ken

[Sir Amwell]

Thanks both for replies.