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Coloured tips for collet knobs?

Postby Alistair » Mon Nov 07, 2011 6:05 pm

Hey all-
I've been hunting for these coloured tips for some knobs for about 6 months now with no luck. I suspect I might just be looking for the wrong name etc, so if anyone has any hints, please let me know!

They are the tips for these knobs
http://vintageaudiogearbox.com/images/goods/BFE/MK5B/moduleface.html

The tops pop off so you can access the screws underneath. I believe this is called a collet knob. I'm looking for some coloured caps (same colours as in the pic) that are about 10mm across. Any leads?
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Re: Coloured tips for collet knobs?

Postby mylesgm » Mon Nov 07, 2011 6:20 pm

Try Sifam. Otherwise head to ebay and you can buy a whole new set of knobs from one of the chinese electrical giants in similar but not exact colours.
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Re: Coloured tips for collet knobs?

Postby Ben M » Mon Nov 07, 2011 6:48 pm

Al... I ordered some collet knobs from Selco products a while back. Check this link for their coloured caps.

http://catalog.selcoproducts.com/viewit ... s/knob-cap?


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Re: Coloured tips for collet knobs?

Postby Alistair » Mon Nov 07, 2011 9:39 pm

Thanks guys. I had tried Sifam, but couldn't find them small enough. 15mm seems to be the standard size.
Ben- that place has them, thanks for the link! I had to send off for a quote, hopefully the order won't be too small (I only need about 4 of each colour...)
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Re: Coloured tips for collet knobs?

Postby Ben M » Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:25 am

Al I think I remember them having a $50 minimum order. Ouch!

I just checked an old email from them and the caps were .28 US cents each.
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Re: Coloured tips for collet knobs?

Postby Alistair » Tue Nov 08, 2011 9:49 am

200 tips later...
Luckily I think I've found a place in the states for DIY jobs that does smaller amounts. Otherwise... I might be the guy to contact if anyone needs spare collet knob caps!
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