A new knob from an old one, using a lathe

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Hi,

Thanks for adding this interesting thread David. A first class repair that should make the knob serviceable for many years to come and done very neatly indeed.

These are delightful little jobs for a lathe owner giving a great deal of personal satisfaction. I would recommend any member to buy a small lathe assuming Rob (Bushbaby) hasn't cornered the lathe market with his growing collection of lathes.

I've done similar work but mostly on home made wooden knobs; your explanation of the technique should help others wishing to have a go at such repairs.

Your technique ensures concentricity which is most important if a lop sided knob is to be prevented. It is always a gamble whilst chucking fragile items as it is very easy to crush and destroy them as a chuck can exert a tremendous amount of pressure; if not gripped tightly enough though as you say David damage can occur during drilling and using a boring bar but it is most interesting work.

I'm impressed and pleased to see you using the lathe; keep up the good work.

Kind regards, Col.