Questions tagged [knobs]
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What do I look for in replacing this shower knob? What is this style called?
I have these shower knobs in an older shower stall. I want to replace the knobs only (the valves seem to be working fine).
I picked off the cover for the screw on one and found that there was a cross-...
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Shaky shower knob
I have a shower knob that can be easily shaken. I am worried that water might get into the wall when showering as there is a gap (shown in the image below).
Is there a way to resolve this issue ...
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Replacing Gas range knobs
How do people replace gas knobs on a range and why are they so expensive?
I have a Whirlpool gas range (Whirlpool 5.8CuFt GAS Slide-in Range with Center Oval Burner in Stainless Steel - WEG745H0FS) ...
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How to uninstall shower knobs
I am trying to change these shower knobs/valve/stem as they are leaking from there base and there is so much salt stains.
I live in a condo where there is no access panel. To get water supply turned ...
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How would I mount opposing knobs on a bifold door?
This is for a bifold door. I want to have front and back knobs using the same screw.
I can’t recall what this assembly is called nor the screw name.
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What are these brass spacers on a simple porcelain drawer pull called?
I have a few of these vintage, small, round porcelain drawer pulls; see pics below. Some have screws and “spacers” but some don’t. So I’m trying to figure out what those brass “spacers” might ...
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Thin flat cabinet door pull that mounts on the edge of the door rather than the face
I vaguely recall long ago seeing flat plastic or metal door pulls that mount to the edge of the door rather than the front face of the door. The long front protruding edge of the pull is rounded for ...
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cleaning shaft of brass door knob?
I have a glass door knob taken apart to clean but wonder do I have to remove the glass knob from the brass shaft in order to clean that piece of brass. I have seen many knobs break removing them and ...
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Thumbturn And Plate Removal (Schlage)
I'm unfortunately having a lot of trouble removing my thumbturn of my door. Please see pic. It's a Schlage that was on this house when we bought it as the model home in 2007ish.
I've tried pushing ...
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How can I open this door latch with the knobs removed?
So my stupid roommates not only put tape in the door but also took the knob off. I closed it while doing laundry and they dont know where the knob is or pieces to open it. Can yall help
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How to remove latch assembly that is stuck in edge bore?
I want to replace a door knob, but I have 2 problems:
After removing the door knob, I can't remove the latch assembly from the edge bore. Is there a mechanism to remove this from the door, or is it ...
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Proper way to apply plumber's grease to a two-handle bathroom sink faucet?
I have the Plumb4orce Two Handle 4" Lavatory Faucet P4B-400CL installed in my bathroom sink. You can see the exact specifications for how it is put together at this link. Only a few weeks after ...
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How can I put a knob on a threaded rod?
I need to create a "thumb screw" or "hand wheel" out of a 1/2-20 UNF threaded rod to serve as fine linear adjustment screw for a heavy load. (I can't find ready-made knobs with this thread, nor thumb ...
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What the heck is the backset of this tubular latch?
I have a number of original interior passage knobs in my late 1940s house that would greatly benefit from tubular latch replacements. They have friction in them and often stick with the latch ...
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How to release a stuck gas stove knob?
Just moved in to an apartment with a gas stove which was not in use for three months. The previous owner said that the stove worked just fine, however when I tried to use the stove, all four knobs ...
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How do you remove a dummy knob with a screw that seems to spin and spin?
I recently purchased my first home and wanted to replace all of the door knobs to make it feel more like my place, rather than just some place I was renting again. Anyway, all of the privacy locking ...
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How do I keep drawer knobs from loosening over time?
I see knobs like this on cabinets, dressers, and closet doors. They are held in place with a single wood screw.
Very often they are loose. I guess when we grab them we often impart a slight twist. ...
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