Making Wooden Guitar or Bass Control Knobs Using a Pillar Drill / Drill Press

[@TheFakeyCakeMaker]

I'd have liked to see how you connected them to the d shaft. I'm trying to make something with wooden dials too and and am concerned about slippage, wondered if there were some kind of plastic insert to stop that. That aside, you have a very relaxing presence and i enjoyed the calmness of the video and the beautiful workmanship. ❤

[@mantoncustoms]

Thank you. Yes, some knobs like this use an insert of brass or plastic. But I haven’t found it necessary. The shaft is a tight fit and the little set screw has proved enough to stop any slipping.

[@jasonkirk1313]

I enjoyed this video. I'd also like to see a tutorial on how you made the pickup covers. Very nice work.

[@mantoncustoms]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video. I’ll try and remember to make a video on the pickup covers next time I’m doing some 👍🏻

[@petedazer3381]

Very nice, so much better than plastic

[@mantoncustoms]

Thank you! Definitely 👍🏻

[@matthewpowell2527]

Man I need me a drill press. Great work!

[@mantoncustoms]

Thank you 😃. Yes…get one!

[@doughsnakes]

Those look great. I will make some soon

[@mantoncustoms]

Thank you and happy making!

Beautiful!

[@mantoncustoms]

Thank you!

[@brainztain]

How would I do the same knob without a separate top? Is it possible with the same tools?

[@mantoncustoms]

Yes, I’ve done that before too.… start drilling using the hole saw, then when you’re part way through, you remove the pilot drill bit from the hole saw and drill the remainder without the drill bit attached.

[@brainztain]

@@mantoncustoms that was my guess but im not familiar with hole saws--thank you for the tip! I made some knobs a different way and drilling that middle hole separately and getting it perfect is not the business