I don't really like the standard knobs you get at the electroncs shops; I really dig the look of those tele dome knobs, but they have the drawback that they don't read very well. The other day I came across the frantone website, and the knobs they use really kick ass. So I was wondering if there are (practical) ways to make your own killer looking knobs.
Any ideas?
Just a guess but how bout "Fimo". I think that's what it's called , it's soft and can be molded and then heated to hold shape. I don't know about durability.
Check out this thread:
http://www.diystompboxes.com/sboxforum/viewtopic.php?t=765&view=next
Alex
I'll pass on any *do your own knob* jokes...
But, you may find some useful info on sites about making miniature figures.
This stuff might work:
http://www.minimadd.com/Putty/PuttyTube.htm
I would think getting a set screw to work might be tricky. Maybe forming over an existing knob?
BTW - Those frantone knobs look pretty much like Davies Molding #1400:
http://www.daviesmolding.com/cgi-bin/part_ser.pl?page=pointer&series=1400&photo=pointer&back=starknob&next=instrument
They may even send some samples if you ask nicely...
Kerry M