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Title: Hat style knob allen wrench size
Post by: rv_bass on September 06, 2016, 03:53:58 PM

Hi,

I did a search but couldn't find a reference and did not see anything in the FAQ section pertaining to hat knob allen wrench.  So, would anyone happen to know the size allen wrench needed to remove the hex screws on a hat style volume knob?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Hat style knob allen wrench size
Post by: rv_bass on September 06, 2016, 05:49:56 PM

Found it!  1/16 Allen wrench. :)


http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=200.0

Title: Re: Hat style knob allen wrench size
Post by: hieronymous on September 06, 2016, 07:33:07 PM

Awesome! I've been so lucky the past couple of times I needed an allen wrench.

Title: Re: Hat style knob allen wrench size
Post by: edwin on September 06, 2016, 09:57:10 PM

I bought a bunch of them and distributed them liberally among gig bags, tool boxes, cable crates, etc. .050 allen wrenches, too.

Title: Re: Hat style knob allen wrench size
Post by: edwardofhuncote on September 07, 2016, 07:03:54 AM

"Found it!  1/16 Allen wrench..."

You beat me to it Rob... I just knew that thread existed somewhere in here. ;)

Another hint Mica once gave me for mounting hat (or collet) knobs; cut a slot in a business card, for use as a spacer when re-installing knobs on the shafts. And don't try for "farmer tight" on those set screws.

Title: Re: Hat style knob allen wrench size
Post by: rv_bass on September 07, 2016, 09:17:42 AM

"Page Two" as Paul Harvey used to say!

Thanks for the tips, Greg, especially the spacing, very helpful!

Title: Re: Hat style knob allen wrench size
Post by: Krizzo on October 08, 2018, 01:20:00 PM

The hat knobs can be pulled off after the Allen screw is loosened correct?

Title: Re: Hat style knob allen wrench size
Post by: mica on October 08, 2018, 01:59:39 PM

You have to loosen BOTH screws to remove the knob.