Mystery turn knob

[DSWalker]

Found this in the floor in the corner where my bandsaw, Disc sander and Jet jointer are located.

It is pretty small and the outside is etched, indicating it is a turn knob. I can't find any that appear to be missing from the bandsaw, it has several around the blade guides. (I checked above and below the table).

Any idea where it may have escaped from?

 

[Mike Davis]

Check the depth stop on your drill press.

 

[DSWalker]

Check the depth stop on your drill press.

Mike, That would make sense because I was using the drill. I went out and checked and couldn't find anyplace it might fit.

 

[bob vaughan]

Maybe this if the internal threads are 5/16-18

 

[Canuck]

Looks like one of knobs used by Rockler hold downs using their t-track.

(When fall on the floor in my shop, they always seem to bounce around to find a hiding place!)

 

[DSWalker]

Maybe this if the internal threads are 5/16-18

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Thanks Bob. I'll double check there tonight, but pretty sure those are both still intact.

 

[Bear Republic]

Such a small knob I'd say bandsaw - blade tension, table angle Sander - belt tension or table angle

 

[Mike Davis]

It is a knurled locking nut for some adjustment. I’ve seen that exact nut on drill press depth stops, but your press is like my Grizzly and doesn’t have a stop. So, I would look for something else that has an adjustment that has to be set often and needs a temporary locking nut.

 

[Echd]

Throw it away and you'll find out what it belonged to as soon as the garbage truck takes it away.

 

[DSWalker]

Throw it away and you'll find out what it belonged to as soon as the garbage truck takes it away.

Facts, or if I just lose it.

 

[David Turner]

I have a plastic cup in my shop where I keep all the stray items I find on the floor. I am hoping that eventually I will find where they go!