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1. 
   Michael6255 | Apr 23, 2008 01:00am | #1

   drill the proper diameter hole for the tenon and forget the screws. I hate screws on knobs,,,,you are forever tightening them.

   Mike

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   Glaucon | Apr 23, 2008 01:15am | #2

   The tenon would be better.

   If you are going to use screws, one of the problems you will have is there is a tendency for the knobs to be twisted or turned, stripping the screw over time.

   One way to avoid this is to drill a very small hole 3/8" deep on the knob halfway between the screw hole and the edge. Clip the top off a 1/2" brad and using a pliers, seat the brad with the chisel end pointing out- it should protrude about 1/8". When you mount the knob the screw will tend to bury the brad tip. The knob will not move, and the screw will last longer.

   Just my 2p,

   Glaucon

   If you don't think too good, then don't think too much...

3. 
   hammer1 | Apr 23, 2008 04:30pm | #3

   I've used a lot of tenon type knobs and have repaired quite a few on older furniture. Wood shrinks, the hole in the drawer or door gets larger, the tenon on the knob gets smaller. Tenon knobs fall out frequently. I don't blame you for wanting to use a screw. Cutting off the tenon nice and flush and pre-drilling for the screw takes some care but you plan will work just fine. Otherwise, you may want to wedge or pin the tenon. Another option is to cut the tenon shorter and also use a screw.

   Beat it to fit / Paint it to match

4. 
   KiddervilleAcres | Apr 24, 2008 06:18pm | #4

   Screws into the endgrain of the plug doesn't sound like a good long term solution to me.  I'd glue 'em as others have said.

   Regards,

   Bob @ Kidderville Acres

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!

5. 
   oldusty | Apr 25, 2008 07:26am | #5

   Lyptus ,       

    I've seen some very coarse threaded screws designed for wood  knobs and such , not sure what the thread is called , but the screws are blunt on the ends and work like a self taping screw into a piloted hole .

                 I will look for the screws to post a picture .

                       dusty

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   Lyptus | Apr 25, 2008 02:59pm | #6

   Screws like you're describing came with some very nice 1 5/8" maple knobs that I ordered from Rockler. While the knobs look very well made, they are just a little too big for my shaker style dresser. I haven't been able to find a place that just sells the screws though.

1. 
   oldusty | Apr 28, 2008 01:55am | #8

        This screw works in wood knobs and pulls .

           

   
1. 
   Lyptus | Apr 28, 2008 03:22pm | #9

   Where do you get screws like that?- Lyptus

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   oldusty | Apr 28, 2008 04:39pm | #10

   Lyptus ,

             I have never looked for them but would start with any supplier that sells wood knobs , or check with a fastener supplier .

                good luck     dusty

6. 
   danmart | Apr 26, 2008 02:24am | #7

   Don't get the knobs from Woodcraft. There's a company in NJ called Nice Knobs. They have a wide selection and they might have what you need and some.

   Just another source to consider.

   good luck

7. 
   TomHigby | Apr 29, 2008 02:31am | #11

   It's not a bad idea to turn your own knobs.

   Tom