Brendon_t Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 I recently won anot auction for a stanley 71 router plane on ebay. The body and cutters are there but the knobs are total crap. I don't own a lathe and don't know anybody with one so I'll throw it out to the group, if anybody feels like turning me a set of 2 knobs, please shoot me a pm. I'll happily pay for material and shipping. I'd just rather have some hand made than buy $12 Chinese replicas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 i would do it but with fixing up my new home and the move plus seting up a shop all my time has been taken up. i think this is a great opportunity for you to buy a small cheap lathe or get one off craigslist and learn to turn some basic stuff. when i need a new handle or a nob it has come in handy. plus you can make some realy great projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwalter5110 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 I have seen people turn knobs on their drill press! I think the guy over at garage woodworks.com is where I seen it at! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Those knobs have a screw all the way through the middle. You could drill a blank and run a bolt thru , use a small washer and 2 nuts on each side, cut the head off the bolt and chuck it in the drill press. Use the slowest speed and a rasp, then file, then sandpaper You've got the crap knobs to use as a pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted April 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 i would do it but with fixing up my new home and the move plus seting up a shop all my time has been taken up. i think this is a great opportunity for you to buy a small cheap lathe or get one off craigslist and learn to turn some basic stuff. I actually know how to turn. I just have zero place for a lathe. They are handy, and a lot of fun, but space isn't something I can manufacture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySats Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Does lee valley sell knobs that will fit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 I actually know how to turn. I just have zero place for a lathe. They are handy, and a lot of fun, but space isn't something I can manufacture. the lathe is the one tool i will always have my favorite part about the lathe is the amount of space it takes up. i could set it up in a shed like i have now, a basement corner a small part of the garage just need a small table or bench to set it on. but i can understand the lack of space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the dude Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 What kind of wood do you want ill turn you a couple of knobs send me a text and we will turn these in the morning Lance Granum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the dude Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Oh you will need to text me @ 559-790-6295 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Dude, you will want to use PM to post your phone number. The forums are public, only requiring a login to post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leann.jean.edwards Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 the lathe is the one tool i will always have my favorite part about the lathe is the amount of space it takes up. i could set it up in a shed like i have now, a basement corner a small part of the garage just need a small table or bench to set it on. but i can understand the lack of space. I set up a lean too off shed to house mine Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Brendon, I can turn you some knobs. Dunno what your original knobs are like though. Shoot me some pics and specs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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