----- Original Message -----

From: graham.beazley

To: ioptron@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 6:25 PM

Subject: [ioptron] Re: mini-tower clutch knob mod

 

Wes
the mini-tower is a well built little mount. only plastic is the 2 silver side covers and they are no problem at all. you will enjoy the MT.
Graham

--- In ioptron@yahoogroups.com, "Lou & Wes" <martay6@...> wrote:
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> Thanks, Graham-
> No problem, I do have a drill press... Glad they're aluminum instead of plastic.
> Wes
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: graham.beazley
> To: ioptron@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 6:11 PM
> Subject: [ioptron] Re: mini-tower clutch knob mod
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>
>
> Wes
> the clutch knob is alluminium so its easy to drill and tap a thread.
> I used stainless steel button head screws and nylon spacers. The grip is fantastic now. You could also use ordinary allen screws and they may have enough grip as well. You do need a drill press to do this job.
> cheers
> graham
> --- In ioptron@yahoogroups.com, "Lou & Wes" <martay6@> wrote:
> >
> > Nice, Graham-
> > I have a question- I hope to be receiving mine in the next week or two from Steve- and want to do the same thing... what is the knob made out of?? Plastic? Phenolic? Metal??? Just wondering how it is to work... I have the capabilities no matter what it is... Nice way of doing it!
> >
> > Thanks-
> > Wes
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: graham.beazley
> > To: ioptron@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 5:48 PM
> > Subject: [ioptron] mini-tower clutch knob mod
> >
> >
> >
> > i have modded my alt clutch knob on my MT. feel free to make comments and ask questions
> > Graham
> >
>