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    Posted: May-10-2009 at 10:42pm
Randy, you are indeed the master. I pulled a few tricks from your bag and wound up here. I'd have 2 more if I hadn't messed up the inserts. It was really hard wood...

Could someone with a knob like mine get me a few measurements? I'm planning to make a few more.



That's my ugly one on the left. Thanks John.


My first knob...I'm told it's too small?!!?    

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Greg,

I have one I replaced on my BFN. You want it to use as a pattern?
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Thanks Greg, I would. We'll catch up soon; toss it in your glove box. I wouldn't mind a ride south whenever you put in.

I'd like to know the 'standard' length and top diameter...the rest is style! LOL
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OK Greg, What woods? Zebra and Rose wood? I'd say you also put brass thread inserts in them? They look great!!


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Thank you sir!

They are brass inserts...and you're close.
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We have another rainy day here tomorrow(lake is way up!) so I'll get some more brass and try Wenge. Amy doesn't really like wenge, but I think it'll look great with the black dash.
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Pete, I'll post another pic soon...pick the one you want and I'll bring it to GL.
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Good lookin knobs BFN. I ordered a new one from ski DIM for 15 bucks. Now I polish it regularly......
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There is so much to work with in your first post that I just gotta pass...way to easy.

Great looking boat, awesome looking engine, we all know it looks great under the floor, hot looking wife.....yeah.....fix the knob.

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Can't pass this one up...............Greg, if I need a knob job I'll be sure to give you a call. I got your # Dude!
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Greg,
I have not been able to find any inserts with the right threads do you know a source?
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Does anyone know for sure if these should be 3/8 x 24 or 3/8 x 16? Skidim says 3/8 x 24 and I've been using 16's.

It's a little late to be asking.

I did order 3/8 x 24 from Mcmaster for comparison.
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The thread on my 93 Sport is 3/8 x 24
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Thanks Matt...and a big thanks to HBS for saving me from wasting material!

The threads on my morse were buggered to start with; guess I cleaned them up a little.

Pete, why does a new 3/8 x 16 bolt thread right into my old knob? Maybe it's buggered too? Doesn't look it.
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Greg, I have been told that my knob looks aged and used. I would be interested in replacing my knob with one of your nice younger looking knobs.

My Morse only has a few threads so the insert would have to be even with the bottom of the knob. I mention this because I picked up a knob at GL last year but the threads begin too far up in the knob and I could not get it to hold tight to the lever.
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Originally posted by nautiless nautiless wrote:

This topic could get out of hand....


I hope it does!

JBear, you said it was too easy...have at it!   

Roger, you're a sik puppy, but I'll be glad to help!
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Nice knobs! What did you do to get that shine? They look wet.
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Nice looking knob Greg. I'm not sure where you find these woods that I've never heard of but they sure are pretty.


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Would the proper term here be "Knob" or "Woody" ?   
All the ones displayed here are made of differnet woods ...
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[QUOTE=critter] Greg, I have been told that my knob looks aged and used. I would be interested in replacing my knob with one of your nice younger looking knobs.

Critter, wives have a way of protecting us from our age.My knob too, looks aged, but still will get the job done.
Pete will likely have a word on originality.Period correct will show its age but still perform the required task.
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Originally posted by Hollywood Hollywood wrote:

Nice knobs! What did you do to get that shine? They look wet.


I'm using the same spray finish that the master used(RIO), and then I have a set of acrylic sanding pads that go to 12,000 grit...lots of polishing!

And thanks guys! I wasn't sure how the exotic wood would go over.
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My 1980 is a 3/8 x 24 Thread. I just purchased a new one from Ski Dim this winter.

BE CAREFUL!!!!!!!!!! I hear that you can go blind from polishing your own knob !!!!!!!!

I starting loosing my eyesight at 40 years of age. I will be blind by 50 but happy.


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Originally posted by Morfoot Morfoot wrote:

Can't pass this one up...............Greg, if I need a knob job I'll be sure to give you a call. I got your # Dude!


You're not getting a knob job from me...

You and Kim pick a w/e and yall can polish your own!!!   
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Thanks Donald, I'm sure skidim researched this and I have the 3/8 x 24 on the way.

Looks like I have a knob for every occasion now as mine will stay 3/8 x 16 ?!!?   
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Talk about customer service...I ordered the 3/8 x 24 inserts this morning from McMaster Carr and they're here already.   

My guess is this company will stay in business!
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Greg, are you looking for decals for the hull?

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I'm gettin knob envy
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Greg, are you looking for decals for the hull?

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I'm gettin knob envy


Kevin, I've heard that is a serious condition. I don't know much about it, but I bet it'll be on Oprah and Dr Walrus next week.
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