Where to get cool-looking knobs/switches/feet?

[gmikol]

Hi all--

I'm getting down to planning the aesthetic parts of my project, so I'm looking for some suggestions for sources of cool looking knobs, switches & feet for my case.

I'm not a big fan of brass, so stuff thats aluminum, stainless or nickel-plated would be a big plus.

I've read some of the DIY stuff using acrylic rod & fiber optics, but I'd really prefer pre-made solutions.

Thanks--

Greg

[dnsey]

It really depends on your taste of course, but there's some good stuff available from industrial suppliers (I particularly like the stainless vandalproof switches, as fitted to elevators, etc.)
Alternatively, browse a hardware store - a lot of cabinet knobs etc. can be adapted.

[wboyd]

Greg,

Browse around on greEdBay for a lot of knobs, chassis parts and such. I have found some really nice knobs for projects under musical instruments (guitar parts and accessories). Also, take a look at the many DIY vendors such as DIYCable.com.

ebay link:
http://instruments.listings.ebay.com/Parts-Accessories_Knobs-Jacks-Switches_W0QQfromZR4QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQsacatZ47076Q QsocmdZListingItemList

If you are pretty craft and fancy building your own chassis, you can use Front Panel Express for the finishing touches. I have used them for several panels on different projects.

Good luck and have fun,

Wayne

[herm]

This should get you started...

http://www.action-electronics.com/knobs.htm

http://www.action-electronics.com/switches.htm

http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bi...ushbutton.html

http://www.alltronics.com/switches.htm

http://www.apexjr.com/new.htm

http://www.goldmine-elec-products.co....asp?dept=1180

http://www.elexp.com/hrd_2044.htm

http://www.excesssolutions.com/cgi-bin/category/29100

http://www.hosfelt.com/en-us/dept_623.html

http://www.meci.com/index.php/cPath/224

http://www.mpja.com/viewallpict.asp?dept=293&main=117

-herm

[gmikol]

Herm:
Thanks for that list. I knew about some of those places, but not others.
Problem is, it seems like most of what is out there are plain boring black phenolic knobs & ordinary switches.

dnsey:
I looked up some of those vandal-proof switches...*that's* the kind of stuff I'm looking for. If only you could get them black anodized...

wboyd:
I didn't even think about looking at auctions...

I'm still collecting any other suggestions!!

--Greg

[herm]

Here's a couple more. Probably not that different from the
others, but i figured you could take a look anyway...


http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/info_1998.html
http://www.kustom.co.uk/acatalog/Oth...tches_etc.html
http://www.partsconnexion.com/catalo...sandknobs.html

[head_spaz]

Here is the search string I use for EBAY.

And this is the EBAY vendor I use for music-instrument stomp box accessories.

Enjoy.

[lgreen]

I learned of this site recently and am updating a few knobs threads in case people do searches later.

it has pics and links to various sources of knobs.

http://www.beavisaudio.com/techpages/knobs.htm

[SRMcGee]

www.vt4c.com has a decent supply of aluminum knobs at excellent prices; nothing terribly fancy, but quite practical.

Regards,
Scott

[wiligruen]

DACT do have some nice stainless steel knobs:
http://www.dact.com/