Aluminium potentiometers knobs

[IVELIN]

Hi all,

Where could I find solid aluminium potentiometer knobs with dimensions approx 40mm x 14mm?
I have checked Google, eBay and nothing really came up.

Thanks,
Ivelin

 

[david ellwood]

Radio spares, digikey, rapid electronics, farnell, bangood, mouser.

amongst many others.

 

[337alant]

Aluminium Potentiometer Knurled Knob Caps Volume Control For 6mm Dia Shaft Hole | eBay
50pcs Variety Sizes Circular Knob Aluminium Cover for Audio Volume Tone Control | eBay

 

[Marra]

These are nice from RS. I've used both black and the silver in past builds.

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/?searchTerm=aluminium+knobs

 

[IVELIN]

Hi! Thanks for the replies!
@david ellwood , I checked all the different web pages but did not find what I am looking for.
@337alant , they all have plastic base.
@Marra , I saw these two and didn't see the all aluminium body.
I am looking for black solid aluminium ones with dimensions: diameter of 38mm - 42mm and hight 12mm - 15mm.

I also checked AliExpress and Alibaba but nothing really fit the criteria.

Is there anyone in the UK who machines such items?

 

[miktec]

Hi all,

Where could I find solid aluminium potentiometer knobs with dimensions approx 40mm x 14mm?
I have checked Google, eBay and nothing really came up.

Thanks,
Ivelin

Will be a tough search I'm afraid.
I went searching for one with similar dimensions a while back and it was a Hen's Teeth affair.

In the end I did find something but had to settle for 38mm x 22mm in black anodised. Took weeks to get here as well but was at least decent quality.
Wanted a match recently but the seller has since vanished and all searches (including the mainstream suppliers) were to absolutely no avail.

Also be aware that an awful lot of what's available now via eBay is plastic core stuff not mentioned on the listing or shoddy shite (I know, have ended up with both)

Sorry to be pessimistic but you may have to compromise on your dimensions - good luck with your search either way, post here if you find one .

 

[say it as it is]

Yeah I gave up trying to get exact size Amazon has some solid aluminium ones with grub screw just takes searching. I have a 32.5 that needs them replacing

 

[IVELIN]

The search continues then...

 

[say it as it is]

30 x 17mm black solid with grub screw on amazon
38 x 16,6mm black solid amazon

 

[IVELIN]

@say it as it is , thanks! Can you send links please?

 

[cobbers]

Some 35mm at Farnell?
https://uk.farnell.com/w/c/fasteners-mechanical/knobs-accessories/knobs?knob-diameter=35mm&st=aluminium knob&pageSize=100

Amazon 38mm
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0147XGEFA/?tag=pinkfishmedia-21

 

[say it as it is]

mxuteuk Black Aluminum Alloy Potentiometer Control Knob Volume Audio Electric Guitar Bass Screw Type 30 x 17mm (d*h) KNOB-03-30BK : Amazon.co.uk: Business, Industry & Science

mxuteuk Black Aluminum Alloy Potentiometer Control Knob Volume Audio Electric Guitar Bass Screw Type 38 x 16.6mm (dh) KNOB-12-BK : Amazon.co.uk: Musical Instruments & DJ

32x13mm Volume Control Knob Tone Control Knob Potentiometer Knob for 6mm Potentiometer : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

sourcing map 45x19mm Silver Tone Top Potentiometer Volume Control Rotary Knobs,for 6mm Diameter Shaft Guitar Volume Knob. : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

 

[Pete MB&D]

Do you know a local chap with a lathe?

Pete

 

[IVELIN]

Just ordered a 32mm sample to check for aesthetics.

 

[IVELIN]

Do you know a local chap with a lathe?

Pete

Hi Pete,
Unfortunately I don't. But it is a good idea and my search the local businesses.

 

[say it as it is]

Sadly I don't have access to a workshop these days as an engineer I could have knocked these up for sure

 

[say it as it is]

Just ordered a 32mm sample to check for aesthetics.

What is it for? If you don't mi d sharing a picture that could be very useful.

My take was as long as they match and not tiny it could work on the 32.5. years ago Avondale used to sell aluminum knobs

 

[Neiro]

Check out HiFi Collective they have some nice OEM ally knobs

 

[IVELIN]

Check out HiFi Collective they have some nice OEM ally knobs

Hi Neiro,
I looked at those but all are higher than 12-14mm.

 

[IVELIN]

What is it for? If you don't mi d sharing a picture that could be very useful.

My take was as long as they match and not tiny it could work on the 32.5. years ago Avondale used to sell aluminum knobs

Got an old amp and the original black knobs have been replaced with some shiny ones which are also thicker and just look silly