Why share my gems with just LJ when a tiny few here may not have heard of them or accidentally blundered across them.
Just ask SWMBO, I’m quick… and that’s not necessarily on my feet, however when it comes to tightening my nuts, I extol.
Here is another review that I have imported across from LJ that was posted on Feb 24, 2021.
I can’t add more than they seem to be on clearance (Dirt cheap) at the time of this publishing, so here ‘tis.
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Rockler - Quick-Release 5-Star Knobs (Rating: 4)
Boys and Girls,
If you happen to be one of the bunnies that use long threaded rods in your workshop for jigs and outfitting, and don't want to whittle away your time endlessly threading rods, you may find this item interesting.
If you know about these knobs then it's probably ho-hum, if you didn't know about them, now you do, and if you thought they were a load of crap, they'll still stay a load of crap to you.
These are retailed by Rockler who call them quick release knobs, but whatever they're called, they still function the same… as they say, a rose by any other name will still stand up.
These knobs are ideal for use with long threaded bolts and more so for lengthy threaded rods.
I used to use threaded rods in many jigs and workshop fittings in the past, however, as it took such an effort to thread them, I quickly abandoned that practice and found alternative methods. Nevertheless, upon discovering these little gems, my threaded rod usage might have an epiphany.
Anything over a dozen threads become an insurmountable exercise in finger muscle development… and I don't want fingers with 6 packs… (just fingers that carry 6 packs).
There are many nuts out there, but some are just not suitable for threads,
and some are just not suitable for anything,
While you can try a domed nut,
you may find it a tad difficult to get past the first 3 threads… with a nylock nut
you may need some heavy duty assistance after its first 3 threads.
You can ease your anguish by using wingnuts,
which you can assist by dexterously "spinning"... or a similar procedure on these rare knurled nuts
and ditto for plastic knobs
You'll probably need a shave and a haircut by the time you reach the bottom of the thread… regardless of whether you are male or female.
While these Rockler knobs can be "bottomed out"
before you need to Chubby Checker... twist, they have the leverage capabilities of cranking up super tight,
However, the brass thread and just a tad over half the thread engagement (refer gallery pic #3) could cause some quick wear and tear on the brass part of the knob. It was this reservation that made me only give it 4 stars instead of the full 5.
Nevertheless for medium and/or light-heavy holding power they are ideal… I haven't tried a full stress test, however, in a video, I have used more force than previously attempted as there was no real life failure risk.
I tend to use them extensively in jigs where optimum force is not required but more so for just holding in place pressure and the quick release is a bonus.
While I have nothing against screwing… often a quick release is desirable. I hereby rename these knobs, wombat…
I have several sets of the box clamps that use the looooong threaded rods. Fortunately they arrived with (brass) nuts using the same wallowed out hole as your review subject. They do perform their intended function without complaint, BUT, when there are four of the buggers to tighten, those that are not snugged up will slide back off when inverted to get access to the others. This is where the "button" style would be much better.
As to using wing nuts, if the fit is such that you can flick one of the ears and they spin freely, I have used my air compressor hose to motivate them to post-haste it down the rod. Kind of fun too!
Sorry Pottzy, I didn't realise there were any Yankees game enough to admitted to short rods. I wont brag about my rope tattoo.
SplinterGroup .... As to using wing nuts, if the fit is such that you can flick one of the ears and they spin freely, I have used my air compressor hose to motivate them to post-haste it down the rod. Kind of fun too!
Great alternative to the vacuum cleaner... Hmmm let's leave that to the...
Cool thought about the spinning, however,not much chop when the air is idle and takes a few minutes to charge up. You may not have asked for it, but here's a history lesson.... Back in the days when i Lived in Richmond, my neighbours were 2 x weatherboards away, from each other and when I forgot to turn off my compressor, I was inundated by potential litigation from the EPA for noise pollution when it cut in after midnight. I got in the habit of turning the compressor off and now in downtown Churchill, it may not be an issue, but it's only on when absolutely needed. So blowing my wingnut, is not a pleasure I cane easily enjoy.
The button nuts are a better option, however, the cost comparison between the two will leave the compressor blowing into insignificance.
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD
Shit that's a recent picture and a helluva lot better than when I lived in it (circa 2020 vs 1998), Bloody anti-greenies! But my customised front door still holds up, made with bugga all tools back in 2010... I only knew pine... that outside door jamb still sucks.
I still remember my ski acessor referring to my ski boots as flower pots... had to change to cut the mustard.
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD
Hairy, if you need grunt, the button nuts are better, but at 5 to 10 times the cost (depends on size and supplier), I'd stick to the clamps. With the brass threads, I haven't pushed the Rockler ones past "snug".
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD
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