Cloning Vintage Knobs

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  • Опубліковано 2 лют 2025

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  • @riteandleft
    @riteandleft 3 роки тому +21

    Excellent informative video with a great sense of humour too. Top bloke!

  • @Rompler_Rocco
    @Rompler_Rocco 6 років тому +25

    Wesley Treat, sir, you are exactly what makes UA-cam so damn cool.

  • @lockbreaker7961
    @lockbreaker7961 6 років тому +9

    It’s rare to see a man who likes working with knobs that much!

  • @andrewrobotbuilder
    @andrewrobotbuilder 6 років тому +103

    I absolutely love how the silicon picks up the tiny surface scratches and makes the new part look just as worn as the originals - a matching set!

    • @MrBriankerri
      @MrBriankerri 2 роки тому +4

      5:41

    • @MrBriankerri
      @MrBriankerri 2 роки тому +4

      Need to make a vintage lawnmower gear shift handle. I’m going to try this method .

  • @1950cappie
    @1950cappie 6 років тому +4

    I collect old test equiptment, radios, gadgets etc... Now I've collected your much needed subscription. Thanks for having me aboard!

  • @danielrodriguez950
    @danielrodriguez950 6 років тому +117

    Not sure why this was in my recommended but I'm not complaining

    • @ilovebeinagirl
      @ilovebeinagirl 6 років тому +1

      Me either and me either.

    • @AalbertTorsius
      @AalbertTorsius 6 років тому +1

      Not complaining, just subscribing.
      Must've been that restoration of an old oil dispenser and a car jack I watched.
      *Edit*
      The first one was this one: ua-cam.com/video/R5r8_79x3Z0/v-deo.html and the second one was on the same channel.

  • @fmh357
    @fmh357 6 років тому +13

    That is so clever. Especially sanding down the wooden dowel and installing it for the flat. I learned a few things today. Thank you.

  • @RuneTheFirst
    @RuneTheFirst 6 років тому +65

    The spring-loaded knob for D-shaft controls was a popular design in the 30s and 40s. Just about every manufacturer used them, especially RCA. The design was for Bakelite because of its unique properties. It would not do well with setscrews unless the threaded element was a metal insert. It just stripped too easily. But it was quite stable otherwise. Hence the design. It would hold well.
    Manufacturers had to change designs after the switch to injection-molded plastic. If put under the stress of a spring for long terms they tended to crack or split. So they had to be re-designed. Some used sheet steel inserts that contained their own spring pressure. Setscrews made a comeback (they had been used on the wooden knobs of the 20s with threaded inserts.)
    Thanks for showing an easy way to copy these things. Many don't know this can be done.

  • @SaitoGray
    @SaitoGray 6 років тому +204

    I was that smug ass who thought he could tell which one it was and i was so wrong. That really freaking cool, i need to learn how to cast thing, that seem fun.

    • @blingblong1
      @blingblong1 6 років тому

      you can tell? no you cant.

    • @BigHeretic
      @BigHeretic 6 років тому +3

      *SaitoGray* I could tell that it was the one underneath ! - no I couldn't, I'm just an ass.

    • @michaelkessler3813
      @michaelkessler3813 6 років тому +2

      i was wondering why the one underneath had a less scratchy look to it

    • @Jsjeuducjejwjsif
      @Jsjeuducjejwjsif 6 років тому +4

      @@michaelkessler3813 no you weren't

    • @michaelkessler3813
      @michaelkessler3813 6 років тому

      Your Grandma oh you false mind readers

  • @InformationIsTheEdge
    @InformationIsTheEdge 6 років тому +9

    The process was cool but the presentation was a LOT cooler! Thanks for making that so fun!

  • @henryford5151
    @henryford5151 6 років тому +4

    Brilliant video making. No crappy music, no lacklustre commentary, you clearly know what you're doing and you love doing it. Brilliant!

  • @TheMeta6
    @TheMeta6 6 років тому +45

    Wesley you teach me so many useful techniques that I'll never use.... thank you!

  • @kencohagen4967
    @kencohagen4967 6 років тому +14

    My father in law made several knobs for antique radios. This is one good method. He also built his own injection molding machine. He machined his own does, and made an injector out of a screw type hydraulic ram from an air stair from an aircraft wrecking yard. He also cast knobs like these. Cool stuff!

    • @JohnSmith-eo5sp
      @JohnSmith-eo5sp 6 років тому

      Something about the design of these knob-heads makes me think they are of German manufacture. When was this Tube-Tester built?

  • @GeekDetour
    @GeekDetour 6 років тому +8

    I have no idea how I ended up watching this... BUT I LOVED IT! Awesome :)

  • @iamaioshi
    @iamaioshi 6 років тому +107

    Excellent video! ive been tired of the same old maker videos, with the music and the editing always the similar. You get a nice a up close feel, with no music, and you are genuine with your commentary! Love it! Also I too am a fan of old electronics and especially knobs

    • @curtisowens6413
      @curtisowens6413 6 років тому +1

      What he said^^^^^

    • @michael931
      @michael931 6 років тому +1

      Yeah, the restoration videos are the worst. No narration, fast forward, lots of rapid hammer tapping and wire brushing.. Only thing worse is the robot narrator videos.

    • @BluntlyBlunt_
      @BluntlyBlunt_ 3 роки тому

      Facts. 💯

  • @paulcohen1555
    @paulcohen1555 Місяць тому

    Every knob in kitchen appliances I've seen uses the same flat spring that the antique tube tester has.
    That's an amazing comeback!

  • @Dardrum
    @Dardrum 6 років тому +16

    I usually never get impressed, but I am very impressed, nice work Wesley

  • @Pillowcase
    @Pillowcase 6 років тому +8

    that turned out way better than i would have expected.

  • @MIgardener
    @MIgardener 6 років тому +16

    This was so cool! I can't believe how exact it looked.

  • @rufus-h4h
    @rufus-h4h Місяць тому

    Wow! I have often wanted to replace a knob on a piece of equipment, but having worked in an injection molding factory, I know how they were made, and I never though that this could be done without the proper tooling. I am really impressed! Thanks for a great video.

  • @ver64
    @ver64 2 місяці тому +3

    You Sr. Are an ARTIST and thank you for sharing

  • @leslieapplegate65
    @leslieapplegate65 Місяць тому

    My parents had a small business selling CBS tubes way back when. When we finally closed it down and sold off all the stuff, a friend bought all of the vacuum tubes and resistors for his hobby. I still remember the little boxes the tubes came in with the CBS logo on it....

  • @xoxo-yu1gp
    @xoxo-yu1gp 6 років тому +6

    wesley you are one absolute spiffing chap just found your channel and I'm totally smitten you are an absolute natural

  • @WesleyTreat
    @WesleyTreat  6 років тому

    *Please see the video description for FAQs and other information.*
    Thanks for the amazing response, everyone!

  • @jomercer21113
    @jomercer21113 Рік тому +3

    Those Philcos are some over-engineered knobs! I cast and mold lots of details and knobs for vintage and antique sewing machines and furniture. I love Smooth-On products and their customer/technical service is unsurpassed.

  • @jadenephrite
    @jadenephrite 2 місяці тому +1

    In some projects, small fiberglass strands or glass microbeads are mixed into the casting resin matrix. This fiberglass reinforcement produces a stronger and more durable product that is less prone to cracking.

    • @Dbs45315
      @Dbs45315 2 місяці тому

      Do you need to gel coat?

  • @CamTarn
    @CamTarn 6 років тому +8

    Those knobs are little works of art deco loveliness :)

    • @JohnSmith-eo5sp
      @JohnSmith-eo5sp 6 років тому

      Could the the design of these knob-heads be of German manufacture?

  • @jdniedner
    @jdniedner 6 років тому +1

    That's Brilliant! I want to change everything with a knob on it to these, volume in the car, diming switches, and so on. I think you're on to something there Wesley!

  • @TheRadioShop
    @TheRadioShop 6 років тому +32

    As a vintage collector and restorer myself, I find this video to be excellent! Great job and thanks for showing this. Liked and subscribed.

    • @JohnSmith-eo5sp
      @JohnSmith-eo5sp 6 років тому

      3:23 Something about the design of these knob-heads makes me think they are of German manufacture.

  • @TimHollingworth
    @TimHollingworth Місяць тому

    Thank you for this fascinating idea of modelling rare vintage knobs. It works incredibly well!

  • @timsway
    @timsway 6 років тому +30

    Man that Tim Sway fella is handsome. Great video, btw. Very well put together. Thanks!!

    • @GrazMakes
      @GrazMakes 5 років тому

      yeah the guy he circled is very handsome indeed ;-)

  • @briankays2635
    @briankays2635 Рік тому +1

    Quite possibly the greatest UA-cam video I've ever watched. I stopped to think for a few seconds to make sure that statement was correct but, yeah, greatest UA-cam video I've ever seen. And I've seen a bunch.

  • @dfbess
    @dfbess 6 років тому +35

    never seen a video of yours before, I enjoyed more than I thought I would ..thank you. Also I did not skip :)

    • @pinkponyofprey1965
      @pinkponyofprey1965 6 років тому +2

      haha yeah, same here! I even subscribed! I might even learn a thing or two plus a good laugh hasn't killed ... that many people ...

    • @t0nito
      @t0nito 6 років тому

      Same here!

  • @geneard639
    @geneard639 2 місяці тому +2

    Ah! The Philco Tube Tester! Star of every Rexall Drug Store! Sans cabinet of course. The cabinet it sat in had two trays on either side and a bin attached on the side for the bad tubes. Top shelves were for tubes, bottom shelves were for the old batteries, dry cells on top then wet cells on the bottom. Some had a battery tester & charger, and it always smelled of bad batteries which is probably why eventually that got moved outside someplace. The bad tubes would be collected and set off for rebuilding which is doable for every tube made back then. I remember sitting and waiting at the soda fountain enjoying chocolate float with Grandpa waiting for a battery to charge, finding the charge didn't take, Grandpa traded it in for cheap. Oh yeah, old wet cell batteries were also fully rebuildable. So, yeah, Radios back then were 100% user friendly and rebuildable by the owner, not like today where you have to buy the radio, have a subscription, and after a few months an update is issued and you have to buy a new radio and get a new subscription.

  • @smoothon
    @smoothon 6 років тому +82

    Great video! Those look fantastic!

  • @TheLawrenceWade
    @TheLawrenceWade 6 років тому +3

    I built myself a 3D printer specifically to make replacements for unobtainable antique radio knobs, but I'll happily print anything that isn't a weapon. Keep our technological history alive!
    Next up: I am going to 3D print the parts to make a 3D scanner so I can "photocopy" a knob to make a replacement.
    I love and applaud what you are doing here.
    If you can figure out where to put a couple of vacuum tubes on a 3D printer, I'm into doing that. It will give a whole new meaning to the phrase "My printer is warming up". :)

  • @Jer_Schmidt
    @Jer_Schmidt 6 років тому +21

    Awesome video! I'm really impressed with the result!

  • @richardgoebel226
    @richardgoebel226 6 років тому +1

    That is some very much needed information. Lots of vintage electronic equipment out there needing replacement knobs. Thanks for sharing!

  • @lomparti
    @lomparti 6 років тому +15

    That is amazing. Im thoroughly impressed!

  • @penelope5534
    @penelope5534 5 років тому

    So glad to have found you. I just bought a dresser that is missing a tassel style knob. I'm not sure how to separate the tassel from the base yet to cast it, but your video has inspired me to seek out all vintage knobs to cast them. Thank you so much.

  • @karlfimm
    @karlfimm 6 років тому +93

    This looks like a perfect job for 3d printing. Not the knobs themselves - those copies are far better than that - but for the knob fixing. Drill out a larger hole in the knob (say 10mm rather than 6mm) and print a small cylindrical part that has whichever complex shaped hole you want. Glue B into A.

    • @shanerussell7335
      @shanerussell7335 6 років тому +10

      Karl Fimm or 3D print a post to put into the mold to create the proper hole.

    • @xConundrumx
      @xConundrumx 6 років тому +1

      @@shanerussell7335 ehm ... and how do you get the post out again once the resin has cured :) It won't be like the flexible liquid silicone mold and will totally be 'glued' in there.

    • @shanerussell7335
      @shanerussell7335 6 років тому +1

      @@xConundrumx True. A really complicated post would be stuck, but a simple D-shape would come out easily. Put a thin coat of vaseline on it before pouring the epoxy.

    • @xConundrumx
      @xConundrumx 6 років тому +3

      @@shanerussell7335 ah that's a really clever idea! Thanks, should make a note of that. Mind you with the little ridges from the layering you probably want to give it a good sanding too I would guess. So the surface is smooth that is.

    • @SavageSmithy
      @SavageSmithy 6 років тому +1

      @@xConundrumx use pva filament and simply soak your cast knob in warm water to dissolve it

  • @videogalore
    @videogalore 5 років тому

    Superb - I can't believe how good of a copy this is! Excellent result!

  • @SuperFredAZ
    @SuperFredAZ 6 років тому +11

    Very nice. It's hard to believe how nice these parts come out. I was going to comment that you should 3d print the knobs but this technique is much better.

  • @mattfarahsmillionmilelexus
    @mattfarahsmillionmilelexus 6 років тому

    I cast model car parts regularly. I use Smooth-On products, a vacuum chamber to degas the silicone for a few minutes before pouring it into the mold, and a pressure pot to cast the parts under pressure. I use two-part molds, and cast in opaque and clear resin and flexible rubber for the tires. You got great results for a one piece mold without pressure casting, hard to do that without air bubbles.

  • @BurtonsAttic
    @BurtonsAttic 6 років тому +6

    Nice work! Always liked retro knobs like that! I need one of them for something, just don't know what yet!

  • @jeremythelander5024
    @jeremythelander5024 5 років тому +1

    Wow. That casting was spot on. Nice work.

  • @ScottDLR
    @ScottDLR 6 років тому +3

    You've got a new fan here. Can't wat to binge watch.

  • @mitchcline3289
    @mitchcline3289 6 років тому

    Thank you for this clear, concise and practical instruction. You give us novices some confidence that we can do it to.

  • @bikecopjoe
    @bikecopjoe 6 років тому +4

    Thank you for showing this. I know now how to clone knobs for my vintage RCA radio and record player. You mentioned you had a "collection.' Please take a couple of minutes and show them. I would love to see what you have done and what you have. Again, Thanks.

    • @jamesbaldwin9969
      @jamesbaldwin9969 6 років тому

      I've got an RCA tombstone radio. It was missing the guts and sitting at the curb in great shape. I snatched it up and put my modern stereo in it. It's so cool.

  • @lnofzero
    @lnofzero 6 років тому +1

    Wow! This was really well done! Both the knobs themselves, but also the How-to video! Just enough information delivered in a playful manner. It is clear you love what you do!

  • @Chef_PC
    @Chef_PC 6 років тому +16

    Well, thanks for this video. Now I have a new channel subscribed and a host of new videos to watch. Oh, and a hankering to silicon mold anything and everything in my house.

  • @Chiefbobaloo
    @Chiefbobaloo 6 років тому +1

    I restore older broadcast mixers, this is just what I needed to see. Thanks!

  • @catsupchutney
    @catsupchutney 6 років тому +24

    + 1 for Sigmund the Sea Monster reference.

    • @keithjackson1180
      @keithjackson1180 6 років тому

      There were probably only a handful of people who understood it.

  • @gazookerman1328
    @gazookerman1328 6 років тому

    That must be a really satisfying to push that new knob down on that old shaft and find that something you just made fits perfectly...Great video!

  • @LilMissMurder3409
    @LilMissMurder3409 6 років тому +4

    Finally, a DIY UA-camr with clean, manicured nails! IT'S A MIRACLE!

  • @jerryw2314
    @jerryw2314 6 років тому

    Interesting video, thanks. My brother in law does pretty much the same thing, making knobs and parts. Never watched him work on his projects even though he has been doing it for over 30 years. Again. Thanks for posting this video.

  • @MakeSomething
    @MakeSomething 6 років тому +6

    Wait a second, that wasn't Tim! 😄 Totally doing this for my guitar restore! Great vid!

    • @WesleyTreat
      @WesleyTreat  6 років тому +4

      I think I know what my best friend looks like, David. 😜

  • @wynncull9415
    @wynncull9415 6 років тому

    What a totally informational and entertaining man. I am impressed by his inventiveness.

  • @forthrightnight
    @forthrightnight 6 років тому +3

    Your video showed up in the recommended videos after Adam Savage's armor build.
    Frikkin' amazing!! I had no idea makers took things to this level. Liked and subscribed.
    Cheers from B.C.

  • @EricBarao
    @EricBarao 5 років тому

    Subscribed! I would LOVE to see your process for drilling and installing regular set-screws into the other knobs.. I've been looking for that DIY knob making information for ages, to no avail. This was a great watch - cheers!

  • @koningbolo4700
    @koningbolo4700 6 років тому +6

    Spraying a bit of rubbing alcohol on the surface pops all the bubbles instantly...

    • @Texaca
      @Texaca 6 років тому

      This sounds interesting -- what you are saying, coat the surface of the knobs with rubbing alcohol? What does that do?

    • @ncdave4life
      @ncdave4life 6 років тому

      ​@@Texaca, you didn't watch the video, did you?

    • @kuzumisama
      @kuzumisama 6 років тому

      But then you couldn't make the fun popping noise... :(

    • @drslump9314
      @drslump9314 6 років тому

      @@Texaca i think he is talking about the bubbles on the green silicone mold. The ones one the knobs are cool because you are cloning an old one.

  • @teenapittman4241
    @teenapittman4241 5 років тому

    I started out looking for 3D printed knobs but this video seems the best way. It uses a common sense approach and doesn't make it harder than it has to be. I am restoring a 40's-50'ish stove and one of the knobs was cracked in half and the rest of them have stress cracks and won't take very much use before they crack too. The knobs are odd shaped, thin oval with a point on the side at the off spot. I will try this. I loved HR Pufnstuf and Sigmund. I had a redheaded, witchnosed neighbor whose nickname was Witchiepoo, as an adult in the 90's. Thanks for everything.

  • @chadseberg
    @chadseberg 6 років тому +4

    I love the word "minutia".

  • @SMITHII_
    @SMITHII_ 6 років тому

    Very cool .
    Finding vintage knobs is one of the more difficult things with antique electronics. This will come in handy for sure.

  • @HandToolRescue
    @HandToolRescue 6 років тому +3

    Awesome! Well done.

  • @perprzem
    @perprzem 6 років тому

    Positive crazy hobby and very good way to resolve missing knob issue... man... you`re craziest hobbyst that I`ve ever seen... peace man, do what you love

  • @JohnnyRottenest
    @JohnnyRottenest 6 років тому +3

    I really look forward to WT videos.

  • @ThroughAScannerInfrared
    @ThroughAScannerInfrared 2 місяці тому +1

    polite enough to tell me when to skip to and the clever inside joke on top really tickled me in a way i've never been tickled before

  • @MrRangiku01
    @MrRangiku01 6 років тому +7

    ... You, my trollish friend, have just gained a new sub👍😂😂😂

  • @KennethNicholson1972
    @KennethNicholson1972 6 років тому

    Brilliant reproduction. Love the tester board too. In addition I like that you are nuts, funny, and you are willing to share knobs with your Brothers. You have earned my subscription fella.

  • @MrFingerBobs
    @MrFingerBobs 6 років тому +13

    Not something I often ask, but what was you using to clean your knob?

    • @WesleyTreat
      @WesleyTreat  6 років тому +3

      Just your run-of-the-mill 409.✨

  • @stevenspaziani9159
    @stevenspaziani9159 6 років тому

    That was very crafty, and I thought you're castings were spot on.

  • @kanati
    @kanati 6 років тому +11

    subscribing SOLELY due to the sigmund and the seamonsters references

    • @NikonFM2n
      @NikonFM2n 6 років тому +2

      Me too. Damn the 70's were a great time to be a kid.

    • @scottpecora371
      @scottpecora371 6 років тому +1

      The 60's were even better, make a wonder what it was like the previous century, before electricity, cars, airplanes, radio, tv or computers and children had to rely upon their own imagination's. Our medicine and ease of life is no doubt better today, butch think the quality of life, daily living, no processed foods, and the belonging to a community where as a child everyone knew who you were, and who your parents were! We've gained tremendous things, but also lost and given up the same

    • @sumnerbrent
      @sumnerbrent 6 років тому +1

      Sigmund song and I'm in too! I love it!

    • @NikonFM2n
      @NikonFM2n 6 років тому

      The 70s were awesome. I was born in 71. Saturday morning cartoons and pop rocks. Jajajajajajajajajajaja

  • @cwize
    @cwize 6 років тому +1

    This project / video made me so happy.

  • @AddFilmmedia
    @AddFilmmedia 6 років тому +11

    Oh, morse code at the end! ❤ .- - - = wt (nerdy) , old radio operator...

    • @WesleyTreat
      @WesleyTreat  6 років тому +3

      You're the first person to notice!

    • @RobMacKendrick
      @RobMacKendrick 6 років тому +2

      QSL that.

    • @mbaker335
      @mbaker335 6 років тому

      Problem is I thought the T was a bit short. So almost WE. Was it done by hand or with a keyer?

    • @AddFilmmedia
      @AddFilmmedia 6 років тому

      @@mbaker335 Probably translation software, don't you think? QTH? QTH Lund, Sweden.

  • @DavidPlass
    @DavidPlass 6 років тому +6

    Surgery on a jellyfish! YMMD, thank you.

  • @CelestialPopCollectiveOfficial
    @CelestialPopCollectiveOfficial 6 років тому

    LOL I LOVED this video. You had me laughing out loud the whole way through. I've been thinking about casting some knobs so I don't have to make wooden ones all the time and after seeing your spectacular results I'm off to buy some resin! Good job sir!

  • @inhabitedbadge
    @inhabitedbadge 6 років тому +13

    5:43, like surgery on a grape

    • @nothanks7752
      @nothanks7752 6 років тому

      exactly what I was thinking.

  • @ejkoford5303
    @ejkoford5303 6 років тому +2

    Dude works with resin and drill press and has the most perfect nails I've ever seen. Hows that possible?

  • @CreepyChappy
    @CreepyChappy 6 років тому +24

    You’re funny I subbed

  • @cos6255
    @cos6255 6 років тому

    One of the better how-to videos on UA-cam - well done!

  • @timbrown9305
    @timbrown9305 6 років тому +3

    I just looked up "Sigmond the sea monster" . I was born in 1964 so how did I miss that?

    • @jamienoel
      @jamienoel 6 років тому +2

      I was born years after you and remember watching it every Saturday morning. Those were the days...

  • @Todd82TA
    @Todd82TA 6 років тому +1

    That is friggin' amazing how well those knobs came out!

  • @Traderjoe
    @Traderjoe 6 років тому +13

    I thought I was the only one who sings Sigmund the sea monster theme song

  • @ChristopherSmith-bh4sz
    @ChristopherSmith-bh4sz 6 років тому

    Superb result! Who would know? I love these panels. I was working, re wiring an old substation control relay room. It was full of relay panels, boxes, monitors etc all from the 50's and 60's. I mentioned that I would love cover one wall of my house with them, everybody just looked at me as if i was crazy, 'why?' they asked. Because it would look great! Im glad im not alone!

  • @chrisobrien2375
    @chrisobrien2375 2 місяці тому +4

    HAHA - I'm one of the 4 viewers that actually got the Sid and Marty Krofft joke...

  • @rexmericle5068
    @rexmericle5068 6 років тому

    This is something I've wanted to try for a very long time. Now that I'm retired I have to give it a try! You make it look so easy! Thank you

  • @hwally777
    @hwally777 6 років тому

    I just discovered your channel and I'm very happy. So nice to see a true craftsman in his world. Thank you.

  • @leardvr
    @leardvr 6 років тому

    You are my new best friend. I have a vintage Grand Stove I've redone and didn't know how to do knobs. I 💘 you man. I'm off to by supplies tomorrow. Even more excited about the idea of doing different colors.

    • @WesleyTreat
      @WesleyTreat  6 років тому

      Be sure to watch some Smooth-On tutorial videos for all the details I didn't cover here.

  • @radioengineering8247
    @radioengineering8247 6 років тому

    I'm very impressed. As someone who restores old gear like this, I know just how hard it can be to find replacement knobs that are identical. This process doesn't look too hard, and the results are amazing.

  • @1967250s
    @1967250s 6 років тому

    Maybe one of the best videos on casting I have seen. Even reproduces the scratches and wear. Most appreciated!

  • @georgedennison3338
    @georgedennison3338 6 років тому

    Very surprised by the match. Never thought epoxy would look like an old phenolic knob.
    I've been trying to justify the materials and time to learn silicone mold casting; think I just found it.
    Thanks for sharing your knowledge and creativity.

  • @awizardalso
    @awizardalso 6 років тому

    Thanks for posting this. I also have a passion for old school electrical and electronic gadgets.

  • @AtomicReverend
    @AtomicReverend 6 років тому

    I am a huge hands on guy and vintage liver and probably 8 or 9 years ago now I bought a knapp-Monarch "Redi oven". That is missing a knob, I have been looking for a vintage knob for ever never finding one that looks right for a reasonable price. You just gave me an idea and earned yourself a subscriber. Excellent job
    If you want to sell me a knob I am interested in purchasing it, just leave the hole blank for mine is a round shaft.

  • @rodmills4071
    @rodmills4071 6 років тому

    Mate thats the best video on the tube. Great result . Perfect match down to the micro scratches.

  • @crowznest438
    @crowznest438 6 років тому

    That was really fun to watch and your enthusiastic creativity is catching.

  • @TheHermitHacker
    @TheHermitHacker 6 років тому

    I am almost willing to bet this is actually how they were made.. from a mold. Even so, amazing how well they look exactly the same. I just learned something.

  • @davidmbolden
    @davidmbolden 2 місяці тому

    This is Fantastic! I've been 3-D printing knobs for my own projects... but this is just SO much better!

  • @TheWeirdSide1
    @TheWeirdSide1 6 років тому

    Wow that's amazing! Thanks for teaching us knuckleheads something today!

  • @Biokemist-o3k
    @Biokemist-o3k 2 місяці тому +1

    Absolutely Brilliant work my friend!!!..I couldn't tell which one was the new one either....-John

    • @garygerard4290
      @garygerard4290 2 місяці тому +1

      wow, too damm cool
      you'd make a good neighbor!

    • @Biokemist-o3k
      @Biokemist-o3k 2 місяці тому +1

      @@garygerard4290 Absolutely my friend!!I am in Pennsylvania..Where are you located??

    • @Biokemist-o3k
      @Biokemist-o3k 2 місяці тому +1

      @@garygerard4290 I do not know if I told you about the 1928 Morgan/MG special that I am building. It is a wooden frame with minimal steel and it is built just like a 20's airplane with no propeller and no wings. here is the original ....ua-cam.com/video/W9QMa7AUD-4/v-deo.htmlsi=4iaIqa9qrYwkoIbB