Ratcheting Lock Knob for Disc Sander

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 I  changed the 10" disc on the sander and the plastic knob disintegrated when I was putting it back together. I decided to try to make one out of wood but the splined ring was .715" and I had no Forstner bit that size so it had to be bored on the lathe. That came out fine and then I put in 2  1/8" dowels along with epoxy to contain the ring and hold it up to the torque needed to tighten it.. It is made out of mesquite and finished with Danish oil and clear lacquer.

Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day

what cant you make jim ? but you just inspired me to maybe make a couple for my drill press table. both have broken off. 

working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.