Split shaft pots with tele knobs

[tomjackson]

My Tele has split shaft pots and I have standard Tele knobs that require solid shafts so every now and again (usually at a gig) the knob flies off.  Is there anything you can put round the shaft to make it more secure, any kind of bushes that convert the shafts?

I could change the pot but I'm to lazy for that and it's a nice pot I'd like to keep....

[Twinfan]

You can try screwing the grub screw into the gap in the middle of the shaft?

Failing that, padding out the shaft with electrical tape may help?

[Frank]

Can't you just prise the two halves open a bit with a screwdriver?

I've got the opposite problem, I changed the pots to solid shaft ones and for the life of me I can't find knobs to fit the pots now.

[WezV]

Is there .... any kind of bushes that convert the shafts?

yes
http://www.allparts.uk.com/online-shop/guitar-bass-parts/electronics/sundries/brass-sleeves-for-split-shaft-pots-p-4026.html

[Philly Q]

Is there .... any kind of bushes that convert the shafts?

yes
http://www.allparts.uk.com/online-shop/guitar-bass-parts/electronics/sundries/brass-sleeves-for-split-shaft-pots-p-4026.html

Those are good.  I had some (solid-shaft) CGE pots which turned out to have slightly narrower shafts than CTS, but the brass sleeves made the knobs a perfect fit.

[ToneMonkey]

They look like a good idea, although I'd still end up using bluetak :D

[tomjackson]

Thanks.  Unfortunately allparts have none in stock and charge £3 postage so I'll try the tape method...