| BarryL |
Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:28 pm |
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Here's a way to turn regular knobs into slotted radio stem knobs. This is '67 style but any threaded earlier style will work also.
I used an aluminum corrugated roofing nail and hammered a section flat.
Cut it off at the desired lengths. I used these dimensions. A little filing is necessary to narrow the smashed part.
Turn a drill inside by hand all the way up to clear away the threads. This one is 11/64" but 3/16" is better.
Push the new little part into the knob with the key part toward the radio.
Here's the idea.
On aftermarket stereos the knob has to stick up a tad to clear the push-for-balance mode.
The tuning knob has to get a deeper recess so make the key part accordingly.
Then push it all the way on...ready to rock or rap.
The aluminum nail is super easy to work with and I think it will last a long time. |
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| Culito |
Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:28 pm |
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Sweet.
A dab of superglue on the nail would probably help with durability. |
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| EverettB |
Mon Jun 30, 2008 6:29 pm |
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| Nice work. |
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