Proper 007 trit button diameter?

socom1970 · Jan 19, 2015

Hey guys, I have seen here that some trit buttons are press-fit into the knob recess and some fit slightly looser and need adhesive or tape. Does anyone know the exact diameter for a press-fit trit button as well as a adhesive-in-place trit button?

Thanks.

socom1970 · Jan 27, 2015

I used a micrometer to take some measurements.

The depression of the knob has a diameter of 8.75mm and a depth of 1.25mm. So, any button diameter less than 8.75mm will work. :party:

Rudi · Jan 28, 2015

My Spy's knob depression diameter measures 0.346" = 8.7884 mm.
My single LED insert button (not a press fit!) measures 0.345" = 8.763 mm.
(measured with a Mitutoyo capiper)

knob depression depth is 0.050" = 1.27 mm
insert button thickness is 0.072" = 1.829 mm
(when inserted, button stands proud by 0.022" = 0.56 mm)

P7rancher · Jan 30, 2015

I hope this means that someone is planning on making some more buttons.

Also, I am looking at some of the lights from Lux and am intrigued by the precious stones that he offers for the power button. Has anyone thought about using a precious stone (press or adhesive) for the knob recess? Anyone know where you might order such a custom stone?

Steve:thanks:

archimedes · Jan 30, 2015

P7rancher said:
....I am looking at some of the lights from Lux and am intrigued by the precious stones that he offers for the power button. Has anyone thought about using a precious stone (press or adhesive) for the knob recess? Anyone know where you might order such a custom stone?....

Inlays have been done ....

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/317523

P7rancher · Feb 4, 2015

archimedes said:
Inlays have been done ....

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/317523

Thanks for the heads up. Do you think the Norland adhesive is mixed with glow powder and the Mother of Pearl laid on top. Any idea where you could order a precious stone ground to a specified thickness and diameter? Looks like the stone could be ordered smaller and the adhesive would fill in any voids. I guess you could use a water soluble adhesive also.

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