wtb: knobs for Carver receiver MXR-130

[dingus]

looking for 3 indicator/selector knobs (rectangular head) and 2 round head knobs. these are the same knobs found on other models as well (MXR-series and "The Carver Receiver)

 

[orange]

Larry's got a tuner on sale here. For comparison, those the right style?

(EDIT: Ain't got any myself)

 

[speakerman1]

No knobs on mine.

Larry

 

[orange]

Like my motorized Kenwood. Middle-aged moment there.

 

[laatsch55]

dingus, if you can post a pic, I have quite a selection of stuff like that.

 

[dingus]

here we go... the original knobs are plastic molded and break easily.

i may have found a source for some machined aluminum replica's. he's got the rectangular head knobs, but i havent been able to confirm if he's got the round type. i'll post back what i find out.

 

[laatsch55]

Try "Antique Electronics" good selection of machined knobs, courtesy of "soundude". I'll look through my collection also, are they split and splined or solid shaft or half round??

 

[dingus]

...are they split and splined or solid shaft or half round??

the receiver is still with the tech and i dont remember what type of connection they take. i'm going to try and get over there tomorrow, but if not, probably Saturday or Sunday until i'll have it back.

 

[orange]

Looks like you could almost get away with Sansui/Technics/Realistic.

 

[dingus]

i'll pick up the Carver on Saturday. heard back from the guy with the machined knobs... he's only got the rectangular heads, no rounded heads. i suppose i could go with all rectangular knobs though.

 

[speakerman1]

Why don't you call a machine shop and see what they will charge you. You do work at Boeing right? They have a machine shop.

Larry

 

[dingus]

today's business environment doesnt allow for that kind of activity... i suppose i could try a local machine shop, or there are plenty of knob makers on the net too.

 

[speakerman1]

Wow. No more G jobs. That is sad. Use to be part of the unsaid benefit package. LOL

Larry

 

[dingus]

yeah it is. you'd be culture shocked if you came back. its nothing like when i started in 1985.

 

[laatsch55]

If you work at Boeing, have your's and ED Blackwood path's crossed??

 

[dingus]

i dont believe i've ever met Ed Blackwood, but dont hold me to that. i've been here a long time and have spent time at all the major plants so it may have happened.

 

[speakerman1]

I doubt if the knobs are splined. I'll bet they are flat spot to be indexed. You could always do a set screw. Would be cheaper. Plus the aluminum would sure be pretty.

Larry

 

[laatsch55]

He works in the calibration lab I believe.

 

[dingus]

just got the Carver back, here's what i'm dealing with....

 

[laatsch55]

Split and splined. Ok, we dig out the boxes.

Pioneer used a lot of split and splined shafts. Their knobs consisted of a smooth bore with a plastic insert with the splines in it.