Fixin’ my knob!

Greg,if you and Amy like surprizes then you will see some magic for you at GL.

I will not say anymore till then.

But I will call you tomorrow.

And remember don't eat that..

BuffaloBFN wrote: why does a new 3/8 x 16 bolt thread right into my old knob? Maybe it's buggered too? Doesn't look it.

Now that I see what 3/8 x 24 is, I can tell that my old knob is 3/8 x 16. Bet that's how my handle got buggered!

I like the one on the end to the right..

I like BIG knobs..hehe

Those look great! Makes me wish I had a lathe to try it. My SN has purple trim, so a purpleheart knob would be very cool - but it eventually fades to a brownish color...

I like the Bocote on the right and then the Douglas Fir 2nd best.
Are any of these mine Greg ?

I like my knobs dark. I agree with skicat. Bocote with the original shape then the Wenge. As always...Nice craftsmanship Greg. You get a A!

Thanks guys and I appreciate the input!

Greg, are you going to drop that in the mail or are you going to be on the lake today?

BJ, they are McMaster part # 90016A034. They are a straight, self tapping, brass insert. They have a knock-in that I like better and has a flange, but then I run into thread size or material(steel) problems. Maybe we could get one of our engineers to dig through McMaster for whatever I'm missing?

These are also a PITA to thread into the harder woods. I'm going to get a tapered tap when I get a chance.

any interest in aluminum, stainless or even bronze knobs?

Greg- I am going to drop it in the mail. I would think you would have it tomorrow.

I like the Shape of the one farthest to the right.

I like the color of the one 3rd from Left (cocobolo)

Nice Work, Man!

Nate

Thanks Randy, glad your knob is in good shape!

Thanks Nate, I have to appreciate a compliment from a fellow woodworker.

Keith, which one should I bring for the guy who got us all together? Don't worry, I'm only gonna charge you double.

Greg,
They all look great! If I had my choice, I like the color of the cocobolo and the profile of the bocote. I'll bring the checkbook.

-Keith

Keith, your's would only cost a smile and a hand shake. Consider it done...and which bocote profile(left to right, # 4 or #6)?

On a serious note guys and specifically Keith, I can't say how much appreciation I have for this web site and the friends Amy and I have made here. The general condition of our boat is a testament to the quality of people who frequent this little 'neighborhood' and the time and knowlege CCFan members have given to us is beyond generous. I joke around a lot and I'm sure I've bent a nose or two with my politics, but thanks to all!

And see you there!!!   

HW, is this going to crash the site?!!?   

Well spoken Greg, some thing's money can not buy here...

Dave

skicat wrote: Greg,I am sure Keith would accept one of your knobs for the give aways at Green Lake.

I think this is an excellent idea!

And Greg, I'm thinking the trade should be a new knob since you have clearly worn your's out!   

Seriously Keith, I'll be making you one and at least one other for the event. I do wish you'd specify a profile to go with your cocobolo.



Left to right...
1-Skicat's old knob...is this the profile CC used or is it aftermarket?
2-unfinished cocobolo
3-someone mentioned ebony
4-cocobolo meant for Keith but it's a very different shape
5-wenge
6-sapele...yall gotta see this wink in the sun
7-wenge...they look much better in person
8,9,and 10 are from the last post...D fir, cocobolo, and bocote

The #4 bocote from my last pic found its way to the BFN.