Delrin bolt knobs

[vaeevictiss]

So I've messed around with Delrin in the past, and I've wanted to make me a new bolt knob because my badger knob was...boring lol.

I ordered a stick of aluminum and another of black Delrin. I turned out one of aluminum and i think it looks pretty good.

Then i wanted to try out the Delrin. It was much easier to work with considering the crappy Bolton lathe we have at work. It as well came out decent (didn't put O rings on this one but I'm betting colored ones would be a nice accent)

The knurling doesn't come out right so I'll probably not do that again... My question is... Do you think people would actually buy a Delrin knob?

I mean the stuff is very strong and durable, plus a lot lighter. Already comes in black so no anodizing needed.

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[pawprint2]

Yes, I do think they would. Furthermore, I think a lot of other "extras" could be made, no rust , light weight, etc. may have a large market. No need to engineer a bunch of new designs, most "designs" have been around a long time, they work well, just new lighter weight material. Hope you'll do well with this venture if you choose to pursue it! Good luck.

 

[vaeevictiss]

It would be fun to try, my only problem is making them consistent on a lathe with loose tolerances lol.

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[shooter.dm]

That looks good. Good luck

 

[opeagle]

I would run one. Neat idea.

 

[Killswitch Engage]

Looks good. No reason Delrin won't work. It's tough stuff

 

[Decoy]

Used delrin quite a bit in the old aerospace eddy current inspection world and although the black delrin is great the brown delrin (more$) machines better and is considerably harder. If you are going to produce them you can also heat treat the brown delrin up a bit. It is about the color of a light dark earth.