Ouse on Board? Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Todays job, trying to sort out the shower. Turns out the mixer just needed a good clean up, however it is missing the knob. I am struggling to find either a suitable knob or something to use as a knob. The main problem I'm having it that its a 7/8" drive which the knob would need to slot on to. All the ones i seem to be able to find online are small spline drives. Any suggestions? Its usable as it is - just, but with wet hands its quite a small knob to grab hold of at the moment There are no part numbers on the mixer unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Brooks Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Cut/ground down 7/8" socket glued on? Maybe with the socket tapped so an Alan screw it fitted behind the hexagon and retained the socket without glue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouse on Board? Posted August 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Just now, Tony Brooks said: Cut/ground down 7/8" socket glued on? Yeah this is my thinking if nothing else comes to light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, Tony Brooks said: Cut/ground down 7/8" socket glued on? Maybe with the socket tapped so an Alan screw it fitted behind the hexagon and retained the socket without glue. Or any knob with a smaller than 7/8” hole and a half hour with a file? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Brooks Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 If you are any good with a wood chisel maybe you could make a 7/8 hex recess in a block of wood or even use a 7/8 AF bolt head to burn the recess. Know anyone with a 3D printer who could print you one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpur Hill Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Hi I got some stuff, years ago, called Fantastic Plastic that can be molded into any shape you wish. It comes in the form of granules/pellets which becomes clear & plastic in boiling water or using a heat gun, it can then be handled, carefully, into shape. On cooling it becomes rock hard & can be drilled/machined as required, if you get it wrong stick it back in boiling water & start again. Contact details :- Routout CNC Bryn-Yr-Odyn Thornhill Rd Cwmgwill Llanelli Sa14 6PT Ph 01269841230 It makes great replacement tool handles, walking stick handles etc. I hope the contact details are still correct - it's been a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 11 minutes ago, Harpur Hill said: if you get it wrong stick it back in boiling water & start again. Better not run the shower too hot then! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Or make a mould and cast it in resin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouse on Board? Posted August 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Thanks for all the ideas. Sometimes it helps to have a few ideas thrown around. MK1 made so will make a better version out of something tomorrow. Cheers all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen-in-Wellies Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 How about mole grips? They are good enough to steer a car with, but the police didn't think so. Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alistair1537 Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 Find a friend with a 3-D printer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 23 minutes ago, alistair1537 said: Find a friend with a 3-D printer. Many high street print shops will do 3D printing these days. But first you have to find a friend who’s good at 3D modelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 On 17/08/2020 at 18:01, Jen-in-Wellies said: How about mole grips? They are good enough to steer a car with, but the police didn't think so. Jen Well it was in Norfolk!! At least his webbed feet would have a good grip on the pedals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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