harrysin

Bob, I sure would be happy with a snapshot of you're jig but where is it???????

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bobj3

Hi Harry
The knob jig or the jigs on the wall in the shop ?

Here's link to a old picture(s) of the shop ▼

http://www.routerforums.com/tools-wo...ling-vise.html

http://www.routerforums.com/show-n-t...snapshots.html

http://www.routerforums.com/starting...ed-lumber.html


If it's the knob jig ,let me know and I will take some snapshots of it.


Bj

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Joe Lyddon

Bob, I too would like to see a photo shoot of how you make your knobs...

I picture cutting a strip of wood, drill press jig to control spacing of holes, drill a bunch of spaced out holes, tap the center hole, cut them up, then sand... maybe roundovering edges on router table somewhere...

It would be nice to see how you stamp them out...

Thank you...

bobj3

Here's a quick way to make the knobs we all use now and then.
Plus it can save you some big bucks if you buy as many as I do(did).

Use scap hardwood but almost anything we do. (but NOT Plywood)


The real key to this jig is the indexing of the jig block and the welding rods to keep it true when you drill the small holes. 5 ea. for this one but it can be more if you want.

I use a small clock face or a compasses to get the hole setup of the jig but aging it can be what you want to use.

If you need more info just ask

More knob types below
http://www.routerforums.com/jigs-fix...joinery-4.html
http://www.routerforums.com/jigs-fix...o-joinery.html


enjoy Bj

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bobj3

Ran out of room
two more below

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AxlMyk

I had remarked to my wife a few days ago: "He even makes his own knobs for things"..
Thanks for showing how you do it.. What size hole saw do you use for the outside diameter?

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bobj3

Hi Mike

I use 2" to 2 1/2" the norm but sometimes 3 or 3 1/4" ID on the hole saws, some jigs need a bit more torg.that's when I use the 3/8-16 tee-nuts and the big OD ones.

I also use 1/4-20 tee-nuts on the small ones like for T-track items,
and use all thread rod when I need the stud type and a cap nut on top for a locking nut.(jam type).
Plastic knobs can be high in price and sometimes, and I can't find the size I want, I also make my table saw wheels when I need one a bit bigger or smaller the same way but I use a plastic long knob to hang on to and crank it with.

Bj

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harrysin

Now you're cooking with gas! that is what I mean by a photo shoot. I particularly like the sanding jig but one thing puzzles me, why remove the sharp points from the tee nuts and what then holds them in place?

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bobj3

Hi Harry

Sharp points, are not needed, if the hole is drilled just right because the pull on the tee-nut is always on the lip of the tee-nut, BUT if you don't remove the points it will SPLIT the hardwood when the tee-nut is set in place.
I tried to make that a real point in many of the snapshots : )

If the hole is just a bit over size a bit of glue will hold it in place.

Note**** you can buy tee-nuts without the sharp point but they are 5 times the price the norm, a set of side cutters (wire cutters) will do the job just fine, there will be just a small tip on the tee-nut this will hold the nut from turning in the hole, I cut them on a small angle to a sharp point so to speak but only 1/16" long max.

Bj

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challagan

Excellent BJ, just checking in from Minneapolis...Free YI FI ! Thanks for posting the pics!

Corey

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