Broken knob on stove

[Johnnyboy1971]

Got my stove out a little earlier and found the control knob is missing.
Pother than a pair of pliers can anyone suggest a way to repair it.
So far I have thought of a radiator valve key but that appears to be missing too.

 

[mountainm]

Polymorph?

 

[demographic]

Got my stove out a little earlier and found the control knob is missing.
Pother than a pair of pliers can anyone suggest a way to repair it.
So far I have thought of a radiator valve key but that appears to be missing too.

Is it a square ended spindle or a round with a flat on it like amplifier knobs?

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Senior moment there forgetting to post the picture.

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Polymorph?

Care to elaborate a little.

 

[wingstoo]

Would Milliput be usable? http://www.artifolk.co.uk/catalog/p...e&origin=pla&gclid=CLao06ao17YCFUzHtAodSxAA7A

 

[mountainm]

Care to elaborate a little.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/PD-White-Polymorph-granules-350gm/dp/B0027IZC3S

Low melting point plastic. When heated in boiling water can be shaped into anything you like. Then sets solid.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/PD-White-Polymorph-granules-350gm/dp/B0027IZC3S

Low melting point plastic. When heated in boiling water can be shaped into anything you like. Then sets solid.

+1, do you want me to bring some to Northwood, ive got loads mate

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

+1, do you want me to bring some to Northwood, ive got loads mate

Yes please Paul. Will have a good look at the new Sumo too if its with you.

Cheers gents will have a go with the suggested ideas.

 

[DavidJT]

Could maybe rig something with a Jubilee clip?

 

[demographic]

Looks like its round with a flat on it, can't see it end on or I would know.
What diameter is it?

If it is I might just have a blue plastic knob that I found kicking about at work still in the back of my van.

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

It has a flat on top and bottom with rounded sides. Just put it away so can't measure the diameter.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

Yes please Paul. Will have a good look at the new Sumo too if its with you.

Cheers gents will have a go with the suggested ideas.

do me a favour and pm a reminder on Thursday. Memory like a seive

 

[demographic]

Well, on this one the spindle hole is 5.91mm in diameter and the round to flat in the hole is 5.12mm.
The outer part of the knob is 38.78mm at its widest point.
Oh and its blue, most likely of a piece of machinery but I just found it in the yard when I was shuttering the concrete base for a vehicle wash station.

If its any use to you I can pop it in the post for you?

Got to say though, get some Polymorph as well, great stuff, everyone should have some.
Mug full of boiling water, stir in a teaspoon of Polymorph, stir it till it clumps together, remove it and shape it with your fingers.

Wrong shape? Fire it back in the hot water and make it into something else.

Lost chisel end cover? Make one out of Polymorph. No worries.

 

[mikesknives]

Drill a hole through it and fit a small roll pin.

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Well, on this one the spindle hole is 5.91mm in diameter and the round to flat in the hole is 5.12mm.
The outer part of the knob is 38.78mm at its widest point.
Oh and its blue, most likely of a piece of machinery but I just found it in the yard when I was shuttering the concrete base for a vehicle wash station.

If its any use to you I can pop it in the post for you?

Got to say though, get some Polymorph as well, great stuff, everyone should have some.
Mug full of boiling water, stir in a teaspoon of Polymorph, stir it till it clumps together, remove it and shape it with your fingers.

Wrong shape? Fire it back in the hot water and make it into something else.

Lost chisel end cover? Make one out of Polymorph. No worries.

Thanks for this and the time you have taken but the overall size is way too big.

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Drill a hole through it and fit a small roll pin.

Mmm maybe an idea there. Will have a look and see what I have in the garage.

 

[demographic]

Thanks for this and the time you have taken but the overall size is way too big.

No worries at all, get some Polymorph though, great stuff and you'll be amazed at just how easy it is to use.

 

[jandude]

I made a new knob for something a while ago from this stuff: http://www.plast-aid.com/ very easy and most successful - until I lost it!

 

[rik_uk3]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HANDMADE-...?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item5aefa68ce7 should do the job