Where to get metal pushbuttons like those found on CD players?

mr_push_pull · 10th October 2011, 11:44 AM

mind you, not power switches. something like in the attached picture: small metal pushbuttons which will be attached to switches.

Mooly · 10th October 2011, 12:21 PM

Does it have to be metal ?

Maybe something like these which illuminate too if needed,
--|PB6149L-4|SWITCH, TACT, ILL.RING, BLUE MOM | CPC

mr_push_pull · 10th October 2011, 12:44 PM

being made of metal is not the most important requirement, mainly they have to look nice. those do look nice, thanks.

Calvin · 10th October 2011, 04:19 PM

Hi,

have them made for You.

Just ask a workshop to cut and turn them for You off of a piece of steel or aluminum rod. A slightly rounded top for smart looks and either a flat bottom to glue the knob onto the lever of a tactile switch, or a axial hole drilled into the bottom to fix the knob on the axis of a pot.
See KB-AL30R at VT4C menue "Knobs". You could have something similar with smaller diameter beeing made from a massive Aluminum rod.
Or source a knob from HiFi DIY Site - VT4C/211 Power Triode

jauu
Calvin

mr_push_pull · 10th October 2011, 08:46 PM

having some made on a lathe is an option. but those LED lit ones are very nice too. maybe I'll try a combination.

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10th October 2011, 12:44 PM	#3
mr_push_pull diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: At the output stage	being made of metal is not the most important requirement, mainly they have to look nice. those do look nice, thanks.

10th October 2011, 04:19 PM	#4
Calvin diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: close to Basel	Hi, have them made for You. Just ask a workshop to cut and turn them for You off of a piece of steel or aluminum rod. A slightly rounded top for smart looks and either a flat bottom to glue the knob onto the lever of a tactile switch, or a axial hole drilled into the bottom to fix the knob on the axis of a pot. See KB-AL30R at VT4C menue "Knobs". You could have something similar with smaller diameter beeing made from a massive Aluminum rod. Or source a knob from HiFi DIY Site - VT4C/211 Power Triode jauu Calvin

10th October 2011, 08:46 PM	#5
mr_push_pull diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: At the output stage	having some made on a lathe is an option. but those LED lit ones are very nice too. maybe I'll try a combination.

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