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FrizzleFried:
After purchasing a TT2 wheel and realizing just how inconvenient it is to have to bust out a bloomin' screw driver each time I want to remove my knob to drop the wheel on,  I am wondering if anyone has come across a spinner knob that utilizes a RUBBER center hole that is smaller than a spinner shaft.  This would allow for instant installation and removal (push / pull) and would still have enough "grip" for the spinner to be effective.

I'd buy one in a New York minute...or even an Idaho one for that matter.

Thanks!

ahofle:
You sure that would be a good idea?  I can't imagine it wouldn't slip at some point (especially with the ESC), perhaps after a good amount of usage.  I agree though, a removal method that doesn't involve a hex key would be nice.  Perhaps something along the lines of a keyless drill chuck?
FrizzleFried:

--- Quote from: ahofle on March 29, 2007, 10:24:15 am ---You sure that would be a good idea?  I can't imagine it wouldn't slip at some point (especially with the ESC), perhaps after a good amount of usage.  I agree though, a removal method that doesn't involve a hex key would be nice.  Perhaps something along the lines of a keyless drill chuck?

--- End quote ---

I dunno...or perhaps a small lever or SOMETHING...
bfauska:
Does the shaft of the TT2 have a flattend side? if so you should be able to just tighten the set-screw enough for it to stick into the hole and keep the knob from spinning on the shaft, but not so much as to tighten it down.  That way you could still remove it fairly easily, but it wouldn't spin.

Not a perfect solution, but it may work.

L8R,
Brian
RandyT:

You could try this yourself, but how well it works is going to depend on a number of factors.

You will need:

A knob that will allow for some drilling of the bore.

Some thin-walled gum rubber tubing with a .25" ID.

A drill bit that is just slightly smaller than the OD of the tubing so that the ID is slightly compressed.

Super Glue Gel.


Drill out the bore of the knob, but don't go deeper than 7/16".  Place a couple drops of super glue on the outside of a small section of tubing and insert into the hole.  Allow to dry and then trim it to be flush with the bottom.  A little talcum will help you to slide it on and off of the shaft easier. 

RandyT
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