Help with Phillips knurled knob

**Kirk Gittings** · 14-Jan-2016, 19:21

Thanks Michael. I like the way you modified it so I won't go back on the design. Its an MM original mod!

Thanks all. there were a lot of sincere and well considered ideas put forth. I think initially I will try this below. If I screw it up or don't like it next year in my "down" time I will send it off to Richard Ritter to make some thumb friendly knobs.

Kirk - one thought I have is that you may be able to drill a few holes around the knob and use a small allen key (or a simple rod) to tighten and loosen the knob which should require significantly less pressure. You may even be able to use your fingers or palm to avoid putting pressure on your thumbs.

**Kirk Gittings** · 14-Jan-2016, 19:37

Just did one and it works like a charm.

**Kirk Gittings** · 14-Jan-2016, 20:10

Finished the second. Gave it a spin and my thumbs are rejoicing!

**Vaughn** · 14-Jan-2016, 22:34

Excellent!

**Kirk Gittings** · 15-Jan-2016, 08:55

Thanks Vaughn. Thanks all!

**Richard Wasserman** · 15-Jan-2016, 09:17

And it was an easy solution—well done!

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