New range rod.

[andy52]

This is a project I've been putting off way to long, I've had this old glass door knob sitting in a parts box for at least 40 years to use for a handle on a rod.
I ordered a 4" brass rod last week and received it yesterday. Started the rod this morning and finished it in the early afternoon.
This will be for my .45 cal. long rifle. I cut off a small length and it should be just long enough for a short starter Which I'll start on tomorrow.

 

[Oleredbeard]

Now that's going to be a very original and good looking range rod!

 

[Bob McBride]

Oooh, now I have brand new thoughts about what do with that box of old door knobs. And if all else fails it would make a good curtain rod. One could make a cool starter as well...

Super. Thanks for posting.

 

[flinter1977]

Looks good and functional. Plus you gave us ideas .

 

[hawkeye2]

Nice. Unfortunately old doorknobs are very difficult to find around here or at least at a price where I could afford to use them on a range rod. I wish I had gathered a bushel basket full 40 years ago.

 

[JohnL]

Man, I really like that.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Wonder how long it would take my wife to notice a missing doorknob...

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

I think some old hot rodding tendencies are starting to show through....

 

[JohnL]

I think some old hot rodding tendencies are starting to show through....

Yes!! Eight ball is next!

 

[hawkeye2]

 

[JohnL]

Y’all might be onto a new thing here. I’ve been in the garage studying my antique door knobs from my Grandfather’s old farmhouse.

 

[Bighorserider]

I think you meant 4' not 4".

 

[Mark Herman]

Threaded or not, I would use the set screw hole in the non hardware to Mark the rod for another threaded hole and put a set screw in to secure the handle. Made some of these years ago, both brass and glass.

 

[andy52]

Nice. Unfortunately old doorknobs are very difficult to find around here or at least at a price where I could afford to use them on a range rod. I wish I had gathered a bushel basket full 40 years ago.

I live in a house that's 115 years old and the door handle came off a original door during some renovation.

 

[andy52]

I think you meant 4' not 4".

Correct.

 

[andy52]

Threaded or not, I would use the set screw hole in the non hardware to Mark the rod for another threaded hole and put a set screw in to secure the handle. Made some of these years ago, both brass and glass.

Yes I did put the set screw back in place even after threading.

 

[Stony Broke]

Should look great and work just fine !

 

[Neel]

Good looking range rod, I saw this lonely pool ball in a thrift shop and made this. It turns out super glue and pool balls get along quite well.

 

[Rifleman1776]

I made one like that. Have a knob left over. They can be found at flea markets and antique shops. Usually very cheap.

 

[BadDaditood]

Saw a glass knob range rod at our Christmas shoot couple weeks ago, looked great.
So did the Hurst 4speed shifter knob I gave out as a prize a few years back