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Vern Hallet had a fun idea. I’m trying it. Porcelain control knobs. They are like little shot glasses. Or a stubby with a cap. These first prototypes are in different heights and interior diameters. Ready to load in the kiln Friday.

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Comment by Dave Lynas on November 21, 2019 at 4:41am: Thanks Bones. Parlor is being played daily lately. Sounding sweet.

Comment by Jeff 'Bones' Reilly on November 20, 2019 at 11:11pm: If they work out like I’m guessing there going to .... looking sharp as a razor ...

Comment by Dave Lynas on November 20, 2019 at 6:33pm: If I can get them figured out size wise they will be fun to do. There will be a small plastic guitar knob glued into the inside so you’d slip it over the pot shaft to hook it up. It’s a natural outgrowth of the stubby slides.

Comment by Uncle John on November 20, 2019 at 10:14am: Those are cool, Dave. Love the cup too.

Comment by BrianQ. on November 20, 2019 at 3:35am: Kool!

Comment by AGP # on November 19, 2019 at 8:01pm: Wow!, I should imagine there will be a big market for them Dave!, :-)

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