Home Made Knob Remover

inxs996 · 03-05-2008, 07:20 PM

Hey Guys,

I am about to tear into my guitar and replace all the electronics, in preparation i have been doing alot of research into knob removal, well after seeing what is available, and the ridiculous prices they wanted , i decided to build my own.

What you see below, is 3 dollars in parts i figure , most of it i had due to my contracting business, and 15 minutes of my time..

All of the required items can be had from the local Home Depot.

I am also quite sure this tool could be used to remove the bushings in our guitars..

Eric

BCRGreg · 03-05-2008, 07:46 PM

Looks cool.

I use two flat blade screwdrivers.

ZoomZilla · 03-05-2008, 09:21 PM

That's awesome!!! Way to go!

inxs996 · 03-05-2008, 09:28 PM

Thanks, i was kinda worried about screwing up the finish , so no more worries...i am planning this project like a i am sending a man to the moon, will be totally prepared when all the parts are in...

WildeStarr · 03-05-2008, 09:55 PM

Get a patent for that thing and sell em'!

VALRIVER40 · 03-07-2008, 07:30 PM

i use my fingers.

ibis · 03-08-2008, 11:47 AM

I wrap a cloth aound the underside of the knob, pull it up and twist so the knob is tightly wrapped, then pull gently.

That way you pull evenly all aound the knob.

inxs996 · 03-08-2008, 12:10 PM

Sure those methods will work, but a more control method that is employed with the use of the tool i made, will be much more forgiving on your knobs and pots,,

With the turning of the Wingnut, removal is more precise and controlled, and the knob rises in a completely level manner, no see-sawing of the knob,,

BTW, the tools used to build the tool, was a pair of Pliers, Flat Head Screwdriver and a Dremel tool,,

My guitar is worth a 3 dollar investment,,

But do what works for you..

Weldaar · 03-08-2008, 06:29 PM

Very Ingenious.

ArchEtech · 03-08-2008, 06:39 PM

Thats really cool but all you need to remove nobs is a platic bag....

Tuck the handles of a platic groc. store bag under the knobs, and pul up. No risk of scratching anything.

But if for some reason something is wrong and you need some addition force, I bet there is no knob that device won't remove!

Blues Power · 03-17-2008, 03:55 PM

i use the old T shirt method like IBIS mentioned

Scooter2112 · 03-17-2008, 08:51 PM

Excellent idea and a fine invention!!

I recently had to do this with a G&L Legacy (granted it's ALL pickguard), but I used 2 Fender Medium picks from opposing directions. Slide the leading edge under the knob, grab the picks as close to the knob as possible, and pry upward.

KidCisco · 06-15-2008, 06:18 PM

the missus will remove my knob if i spend any more time on this forum....

Nils · 06-16-2008, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KidCisco

the missus will remove my knob if i spend any more time on this forum....

give her a present

jomo · 06-16-2008, 09:06 AM

I think you did a great job man. That would be a nice tool for a luthier or tech just because it eliminates any chance of hurting the finish or bending a post. You need to patent it.

decoy205 · 06-16-2008, 09:14 AM

That's cool. It's a lot cheaper then the stewmac version. Very clever.

Knob & Bushing Puller at Stewart-MacDonald

jkinnison90 · 06-17-2008, 09:19 PM

Nice idea. I would totally buy one.

Sony Oengui · 06-17-2008, 10:03 PM

I can't see the image. Damn, from the comments you got sounds like a cool invention.

Phil47uk · 08-05-2008, 06:52 PM

Mrs Wayne Bobbit's preference was one of these ...

markophonic · 08-16-2008, 10:45 PM

SO how much to make one for me???

PM me if you are interesested in making one for sale!!

Voxman23 · 09-03-2008, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildeStarr

Get a patent for that thing and sell em'!

yep

alexvdl · 09-04-2008, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ibis

I wrap a cloth aound the underside of the knob, pull it up and twist so the knob is tightly wrapped, then pull gently.

That way you pull evenly all aound the knob.

Yeah me too, works like a charm. I've tried other ways, but it always seem to cause cracks in the knobs.

Very nice device though inxs996!

Peaceman · 09-12-2008, 06:38 PM

Looks good! i've been using a new shoelace, the wide flat kind you get in trainers/sneakers. wrap it around underneath once and tease opposite sides side up gently at a time. this should do untill that fine gadget hits the shops and we can save a few on new knobs!

kluson · 09-13-2008, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peaceman

Looks good! i've been using a new shoelace, the wide flat kind you get in trainers/sneakers. wrap it around underneath once and tease opposite sides side up gently at a time. this should do untill that fine gadget hits the shops and we can save a few on new knobs!

stew mac already sell one.

stinger · 09-13-2008, 04:35 PM

I use the handle part of those plastic grocery bags your groceries are placed in at the check at Walmart.

kluson · 09-13-2008, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Voxman23

yep

the product is already in production it would be dificult to get a patent for something you can already buy

Knob and Bushing Puller at Stewart-MacDonald

Geetarguy · 11-25-2008, 05:23 PM

Great Idea!!!!!

03-05-2008, 07:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
inxs996 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 1313 Mockingbird Lane, Mockingbird Heights Posts: 755 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Home Made Knob Remover Hey Guys, I am about to tear into my guitar and replace all the electronics, in preparation i have been doing alot of research into knob removal, well after seeing what is available, and the ridiculous prices they wanted , i decided to build my own. What you see below, is 3 dollars in parts i figure , most of it i had due to my contracting business, and 15 minutes of my time.. All of the required items can be had from the local Home Depot. I am also quite sure this tool could be used to remove the bushings in our guitars.. Eric __________________ Guitars: -Epiphone Les Paul Custom, 07 -Epiphone Zakk Wylde Bullseye, 08 -Epiphone Zakk Wylde Buzzsaw, 05 Amp: -VOX - AD100VT-XL Pedals: -Boss TU-2 -MXR M108 Equipment Wishlist: -Epiphone Zakk Wylde Camo -Gibson Zakk Wylde ZV -Marshall 2003ZW Half Stack

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BCRGreg Grumpy Old Luthier Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,728 Thanks: 23 Thanked 71 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Home Made Knob Remover Looks cool. I use two flat blade screwdrivers. __________________ Cool guitars, extreme repairs and brutal honesty. www.bcrmusic.com www.grumpyoldmenband.com http://www.youtube.com/user/unkagreg www.ristguitars.com

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ZoomZilla V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The OB Posts: 1,476 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 1 Post	Re: Home Made Knob Remover That's awesome!!! Way to go!

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inxs996 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 1313 Mockingbird Lane, Mockingbird Heights Posts: 755 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Home Made Knob Remover Thanks, i was kinda worried about screwing up the finish , so no more worries...i am planning this project like a i am sending a man to the moon, will be totally prepared when all the parts are in... __________________ Guitars: -Epiphone Les Paul Custom, 07 -Epiphone Zakk Wylde Bullseye, 08 -Epiphone Zakk Wylde Buzzsaw, 05 Amp: -VOX - AD100VT-XL Pedals: -Boss TU-2 -MXR M108 Equipment Wishlist: -Epiphone Zakk Wylde Camo -Gibson Zakk Wylde ZV -Marshall 2003ZW Half Stack

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WildeStarr V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California Posts: 1,303 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Home Made Knob Remover Get a patent for that thing and sell em'!

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03-07-2008, 07:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
VALRIVER40 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Home Made Knob Remover i use my fingers.

03-08-2008, 11:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
ibis Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Home Made Knob Remover I wrap a cloth aound the underside of the knob, pull it up and twist so the knob is tightly wrapped, then pull gently. That way you pull evenly all aound the knob.

03-08-2008, 12:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
inxs996 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 1313 Mockingbird Lane, Mockingbird Heights Posts: 755 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Home Made Knob Remover Sure those methods will work, but a more control method that is employed with the use of the tool i made, will be much more forgiving on your knobs and pots,, With the turning of the Wingnut, removal is more precise and controlled, and the knob rises in a completely level manner, no see-sawing of the knob,, BTW, the tools used to build the tool, was a pair of Pliers, Flat Head Screwdriver and a Dremel tool,, My guitar is worth a 3 dollar investment,, But do what works for you.. __________________ Guitars: -Epiphone Les Paul Custom, 07 -Epiphone Zakk Wylde Bullseye, 08 -Epiphone Zakk Wylde Buzzsaw, 05 Amp: -VOX - AD100VT-XL Pedals: -Boss TU-2 -MXR M108 Equipment Wishlist: -Epiphone Zakk Wylde Camo -Gibson Zakk Wylde ZV -Marshall 2003ZW Half Stack

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Weldaar V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Freehold, NJ - Eventually not NJ Posts: 1,343 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Home Made Knob Remover Very Ingenious. __________________ *Jeff Flegler - Just a Guitarist* http://www.soundclick.com/weldaar

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ArchEtech V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,041 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Home Made Knob Remover Thats really cool but all you need to remove nobs is a platic bag.... Tuck the handles of a platic groc. store bag under the knobs, and pul up. No risk of scratching anything. But if for some reason something is wrong and you need some addition force, I bet there is no knob that device won't remove! __________________ 2007 Les Paul Custom 200x Fender Mary Kaye Relic V-Neck See thru Blond 2008 Fender Custom Classic V-Neck Daphne Blue 2003 MIM Strat Faded Green Metalic A couple of Alvarez Acoustics AMPS: VOX AD60VTX, Micro Cube

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Blues Power V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hicksville Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Home Made Knob Remover i use the old T shirt method like IBIS mentioned __________________ http://www.soundclick.com/electricbluespower

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Scooter2112 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 1,413 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Home Made Knob Remover Excellent idea and a fine invention!! I recently had to do this with a G&L Legacy (granted it's ALL pickguard), but I used 2 Fender Medium picks from opposing directions. Slide the leading edge under the knob, grab the picks as close to the knob as possible, and pry upward. __________________ 1980 Gibson Les Paul Custom - Heritage Cherry Sunburst (stock) 2004 Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plus - Honeyburst Flame-Top (SD Phatcat P-90 / Gibson '57 Classic Plus Pups) 2002 Epiphone Elite Standard Plus Faded Cherry 2005 G&L Legacy '79 Alvarez 12 string 2007 Seagull 6-string acoustic Vox AD60VTX "Have you hugged your Custom today?"

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jomo V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nashville Posts: 2,515 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Home Made Knob Remover I think you did a great job man. That would be a nice tool for a luthier or tech just because it eliminates any chance of hurting the finish or bending a post. You need to patent it.

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decoy205 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 1,578 Thanks: 17 Thanked 15 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Home Made Knob Remover That's cool. It's a lot cheaper then the stewmac version. Very clever. Knob & Bushing Puller at Stewart-MacDonald __________________ click below to for details: http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/back...ntry-info.html http://www.myspace.com/meteorsound http://www.bcrmusic.com/index.htm http://www.soundclick.com/bands/defa...?bandID=872850

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Sony Oengui Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cordoba, Argentina Posts: 219 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Home Made Knob Remover I can't see the image. Damn, from the comments you got sounds like a cool invention.

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