Topic: Simple answer?

[Armond]

On this clock, it had no original Knob in place, it made it simple to take apart and put in a new clock mechanism.  I bought a new Scott Drake knob and set screw. Well once installed the knob just slides on and off. Is it missing something?  Is this knob junk?  I looked and found no threads on the subject. Thanks for any help! 

[ruppstang]

There should be threads at the end of the shaft and a special screw holds the knob on. I can not tell for sure but it looks like the screw may be on the shaft.

[Armond]

I put the knob on the shaft and screwed the set screw down and the knob just slid right off, like there is something missing.

[ruppstang]

Nothing is missing, must be another bad reproduction part. The screw should not be able to slide through the knob.

[Armond]

Ok thanks!  So this is a Scott drake part, does anyone know of a better knob?  Thanks!

[Armond]

I just bought an original knob off Ebay, we'll see how that goes.

[jwc66k]

Ok thanks!  So this is a Scott drake part, does anyone know of a better knob?  Thanks!

I would ask the source of where you bought this knob about why it does not work - strongly.
Jim

[Armond]

I got it from NPD. so I will let them know. Thanks!

[DragPack69]

Armond, I had the same problem with mine.
I pulled out and held the rod (with padded angled needle nose pliers)  then installed the knob and set screw. tightened right up.

John

[Tiggie]

Armond, I had the same problem with mine.
I pulled out and held the rod (with padded angled needle nose pliers)  then installed the knob and set screw. tightened right up.

John

I did this as well with the Scott Drake knob and is works great.

[Armond]

I bought a nice used one and it worked great! After comparing them, the repo was flawed inside' Dumb........