[Heath] Need NEW replacement knobs for Heathkit VF-1

[Jeff Tranter]

It doesn't mention VF-1 but maybe these will work:
http://k9sth.com/uploads/Heath_knobs.JPG

On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 1:26 PM, Robert Groh <rgroh at swbell.net> wrote:
> I am prep'ing a VF-1 for sale and the two smaller knobs (the typical
> Heathkit knobs from that era) are both on their last legs - the plastic is
> just old and the stress from the set screw is just splitting them apart. I
> seem to remember something, from somebody on some forum, who was considering
> making replacement knobs (hopefully with a brass insert or the like!).
>
> So does anyone have any hints here for a possible source for a replacement
> knob?  Or does anyone have any ideas on how I might go about making a
> replacement?  All thoughts, ideas, etc most gratefully received.
>
> As a side note, I don't just want a original knob which will probably have
> now (or later) the same problem - 40 year old plastic just giving up the
> ghost.
>
> 73
> Bob Groh, WA2CKY
>
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