1st Production Run

[shoottx]

Having been inspired by the shop jigs and fixtures on this site I have been in the shop building stuff. I finally needed to build some connectors. After looking at both Rod's and Niki's posts I began a production run of knobs.

I have also cut out a couple of spare handles for saw jigs and then made a few knobs on the lathe. With all of this done I can now work on the jigs.

Here is a couple of pictures

[IBBugsy]

Hey, you could start a yo-yo factory!!


Nice work!

I still have a couple of years before retirement, which is when I hope to get more time in my garage/shop to do some fun stuff.

[dbhost]

How are you holding the hex heads of the nuts and bolts into the round holes in the knobs? I would think Epoxy, but did you take a different approach?

They look nice. I really like the handles. Very smooth.

[JR]

All those parts will come in handy, for sure. Nice job.

JR

[shoottx]

How are you holding the hex heads of the nuts and bolts into the round holes in the knobs? I would think Epoxy, but did you take a different approach?

They look nice. I really like the handles. Very smooth.

I am try som CA glue. On the trial run I used JB weld since it was available. Mat use epoxy on the next batch depends on how these work.

[cgallery]

Those are great looking knobs, they look very ergonomic and easy on the hands.

[cabinetman]

I am try som CA glue. On the trial run I used JB weld since it was available. Mat use epoxy on the next batch depends on how these work.

FWIW, you might try using a small chisel into the hole and make one or two side grooves in the wood. Mix up some two part epoxy and feed it into the hole, and coat the threads. Insert bolt. When it dries, it has a stop to grab onto. Better than nothing.
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[ragswl4]

Very nice work and looks very functional. I'll remember what you did the next time I need to make a jig. Thanks for posting.