[Jewelry making - Article 01206] - Re: [Orchid] Knob Blanks

[Bill and Lorraine Gallagher]

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>       Does anybody have any contacts, suggestions or ideas that might
>     pan out for these "knob blanks?" 

    Hi Dave, a few years ago I did some work for a high-end furniture
    design company making very exclusive drawer pulls and knobs with
    cabochons that I cut.  I had some 1/2" long stainless steel
    "standoffs" made at a local machine shop with threads to fit standard
    machine screws.  I soldered these to the back of rather beefy silver
    bezel settings that I made.  I gave the silver a brushed finish and
    charged at least $60 for each knob.  If you are going to equip
    drawers that don't move on roller mechanisms, then the stress may be
    too much for the soldered joints. Some kitchen drawers can get
    pretty heavy.  I have never heard back from this company after
    working with them for a couple years, so I guess none of the knobs
    have failed, but this is an assumption on my part. 

Bill

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