Regulo Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 They remind me of something in the long distant past . . . yes, clackers! Remember them? Two balls on a bit of string, the idea to hold the string at it's mid point, and get them swinging to knock together at the top and bottom of their travel. Who needs iPads and smartphones? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLHftISLNHE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjg1677 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Put me down for one please Griff. It will look nice on GK' s flybridge control and if it helps forum funds then it's win win! Cheers Trev 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 Willdo Trev, I hope to be seeing you this weekend so will hand one over. You will probably now be the first recipient! Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjg1677 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Nice one, I will write a review on it then............ Cheers Trev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 6 hours ago, Regulo said: They remind me of something in the long distant past . . . yes, clackers! Remember them? Two balls on a bit of string, the idea to hold the string at it's mid point, and get them swinging to knock together at the top and bottom of their travel. Who needs iPads and smartphones? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLHftISLNHE Still have the bruises & chipped bones as a reminder not to mention the deafness, the noise in the school playground was horrendous. Back on Topic, the knobs look great. Just need to get a boat then I'll have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfuzz Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Griff, what you needed was a forum member who is a wood turner and has a workshop....... And big supplies of oak 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springsong Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Can I have one in RED please Griff ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Are you asking for a second job Stuart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 A lot of knobs in Yorkshire! By the way, inspired thinking and execution. I almost wish I had a gear shift on my sailing boat! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Parrell balls, six at a time, them round things what holds my gaff to the mast, now that is inspired thinking. Six times £25.00, arghhh, any chance of a quantity discount? How many forum members are gaffers? Polly and Poppy spring to mind. Pops, do you need new balls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 just a thought, what size thread is on the gear knob of classic cars - maybe a market there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 Can I have one in RED please Griff ? Of course you can, any colour you like - It will of course morph back to wood grain whilst in transit - This is a natural process out of my control for Oak control knobs destined for marine use Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 Parrell balls, six at a time, them round things what holds my gaff to the mast, now that is inspired thinking. Six times £25.00, arghhh, any chance of a quantity discount? How many forum members are gaffers? Polly and Poppy spring to mind. Pops, do you need new balls? I suppose I could ask 'My' wood-turning man to make smaller ones, 40mm seems a bit large for your requirements, his price would be the same though. I would be supplying less oak to him so that would reduce a bit. My drilling chap would still want paid the same to drill a smaller hole straight through. No tapping required of course and would you accept them unfinished? - i.e just bare timber - you could finish them to your own requirements Griff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 One of the wet-shed berth holders got in touch this morning as they sometimes do. After concluding our chat I told him about the control Knobs and he has kindly ordered one (He is not a member of the forum) I will put a notice up on the berth holders notice board tomorrow. Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 would they have to be balls, or just cylinders (cheaper to turn), maybe you can get a quote from the man with lathe and oak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 just a thought, what size thread is on the gear knob of classic cars - maybe a market there too. Not a 'Scooby-Doo' or where to get touch with them either Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 3 hours ago, BroadAmbition said: One of the wet-shed berth holders got in touch this morning as they sometimes do. After concluding our chat I told him about the control Knobs and he has kindly ordered one (He is not a member of the forum) I will put a notice up on the berth holders notice board tomorrow. Griff I would imagine that all sorts of thread sizes were used , that said they could be supplied with a pilot hole say 6mm or so so that the customer could drill out to the said tap size and tap the required thread , I doubt all marine control levers will be the same thread either although is far easier to find out the thread size than a classic car , just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 A gremlin obviously crept in there as iv got the wrong quote I'm blaming fat fingers n poor internet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjg1677 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Put me down for one please Griff. It will look nice on GK' s flybridge control and if it helps forum funds then it's win win! Cheers Trev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjg1677 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Don't quote me but I believe all ultraflex and Morse control levers are 3/8 thread. That is of course the ones that have knobs.. ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Please could I order one for collection at the Beccles wooden boat show? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 Done as requested Spider Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 Day one - Orders received for five items with a request for one made from Mahogany. Normally I would have said no to this but he is going to provide the Mahogany, and seeing as he is our neighbour in the wetshed (Lady Beryl) it seemed rude to refuse. He will have a fairly long wait though as I'm not going into a fresh batch until the current stock is well depleted and I have 70 odd of the things! (Only 12 finished but another 12 now on the stocks) Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Griff, you could of course coat your balls in West epoxy resin, one coat and the jobs done. Fix up a system so that your balls can slowly rotate as the resin goes off, that will prevent veils and runs in the resin. Speed the job up no end with an attractive, durable finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 I could but that would mean starting again with some sort of contraption to keep them turning and trying not to waste any mixed resin, not to mention doing 12 at a time. The current finished items do have an attractive durable finish as they are at present. Thanks for your thoughts all the same, Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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