Quick-turn knobs on table support legs?

dickg1 · Post by **dickg1** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 4:38 pm

Chris,
You have my committment for four.
Dickg1

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 5:16 pm

chrispitude wrote:Hi Ed,

cutting 8' stock into thirds

It was when I was switching from the shorties to the 5' tubes that I decided the knobs would be handy.

- Chris

Here goes.....hijack in progress.

I can see that your setup works for what you are trying to do but I would do it just a bit different.

I'd pull everything to the left so that I could mount the rip fence on an extension table or a floating table snugged up tight to the right side extension table. The distance that you can move the headstock left may become a limiting factor.

Why? To reduce the potential for bending my support tubes. The floating table and rip fence weigh enough to bend the tubes, if for any reason the support legs are not in place.

You'd have to move the SS too (to the right) and it doesn't look like you have casters. This might be the show stopper.

I know. I have cut up a set of 5' tubes that got bent and I now suspect that what I just described is how. If you are going to cut up your 5' tubes - give it some thought. I cut mine and I'd do it different if I could. In fact I may cut another set to get it right.

chrispitude · Post by **chrispitude** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:09 pm

Hi dusty,

I see where you are going. The rip fence should either be on the auxiliary table, or on a floating table butted up to it. That's a good idea, and I should probably orient my thinking to that sort of starting point. Thanks for the feedback!

The casters are only off because I was going through and cleaning up the cams and getting them ready for their wheel upgrade. But that's correct, it's not movable. Moral of the story - don't break out the hacksaw until you know the new wheels aren't backordered.

I broke out the tap and die set and confirmed that the leg set screws use 5/16-18 threading.

- Chris

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:11 pm

Perfect fit, except a round knob might be a bit less obtrusive.

This is a really good idea, Chris. I have allen wrenches laying all over the shop and I'm still forever looking for one. I've got to take inventory and assess total shop requirements, but I'll be placing an order myself.

idh, thanks for the source lead. I was just looking for knobs and wasn't having much luck. I'm not very good at web searches either.

You guys are great.

chrispitude · Post by **chrispitude** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 8:21 pm

Hi guys,

I'm thinking of seeing if I can get us this one, but with a 1/2" stud:

fluted knob

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Price for the 3/4" stud is $1.96. Whatcha think?

- Chris

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:38 pm

Love this thread! Hey guys, instead of investing in various plastic knobs, trying to find the right one - why not just buy bolts (with the right thread, of course) - turn your own knobs on the lathe, drill them and glue in sawed off bolts. You'll appreciate the knobs for a long time knowing where they came from.

pinkiewerewolf · Post by **pinkiewerewolf** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:59 pm

I'm in for 8 Chris.
Great idea doing a group buy.
I'll PM you my info.

Ed in Tampa · Post by **Ed in Tampa** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:52 pm

charlese wrote:Love this thread! Hey guys, instead of investing in various plastic knobs, trying to find the right one - why not just buy bolts (with the right thread, of course) - turn your own knobs on the lathe, drill them and glue in sawed off bolts. You'll appreciate the knobs for a long time knowing where they came from.

Charlese
I love that idea. Maybe use some really exotic and nice wood. It would give you plenty of practice turning something and the finished product could be a very impressive feature to add to the already good looks of your SS.

How about ebony or cocobolla turned knobs with high luster finish.
Simple cheap and a good way to show your craftsmanship.

I like it!!!!
Ed

a1gutterman · Post by **a1gutterman** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 12:30 am

charlese wrote:Love this thread! Hey guys, instead of investing in various plastic knobs, trying to find the right one - why not just buy bolts (with the right thread, of course) - turn your own knobs on the lathe, drill them and glue in sawed off bolts. You'll appreciate the knobs for a long time knowing where they came from.

I agree with Ed! Great idea Chuck.

timster68 · Post by **timster68** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:20 pm

What type of 'glue' would be strong enough to handle the torque?