[sdiy]Cheap knob source

[patchell]

    I love it...it is totally outrageous...they look pretty good too....

The Peasant wrote:

> Hello fellow synth geeks!
>
> I would like to thank everyone for their suggestions for
> inexpensive knobs, it was very helpful. Based on some of
> the suggestions that I received, I believe that I have
> found a solution.
>
> My ex-wife used to like those wooden beaded car seat covers
> that are supposed to be more comfortable. When one would
> inevitably wear out I would save all the beads, like the
> incurable packrat that I am. I have hundreds of these!
>
> I found that I could easily drill these out to 1/4 inches,
> attach them to the potentiomenter shaft with glue or a set
> screw, and pop a hole plug into the hole on top. See the
> results here:
>
> http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/epeasant/images/beadknob
> .jpg
>
> These will work very well for my project, so it's back to
> work!
>
> Take care,
> Doug
> ______________________
> The Electronic Peasant
>
> www.electronicpeasant.com

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 -Jim
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