Selector switch knob removal

[Dudemanrod]

This is going to be a forward- reverse selector for my lathe. Any body know how to get the knob off before I destroy this mfer. Merry Christmas!!

 

[ddillman]

I would think the metal collar would unthread

 

[middle.road]

This is going to be a forward- reverse selector for my lathe. Any body know how to get the knob off before I destroy this mfer. Merry Christmas!!

Any chance there's a supply house near you or on-line and you could grab a decent A-B selector switch or similar?
Reason that I'm saying that is I had one very similar to that on my lathe and it busted itself apart.
Similar to this -=- LINK -=-
I went out and look at my old one but it didn't have the "L" on it. Appears that it might just be a push/pull kind of fit, but I'm not certain.

 

[Dudemanrod]

Thanks guys this switch is a POS I could not tell looking at it but 8 buck should be a clue i just figured it's kind of basic but i took it apart and I'm not impressed. I will get a us made switch. Thanks

 

[BtoVin83]

You have to take it apart in sterile completely empty room because upon disassembly 5 springs, 3 sliding plates and 2 gozinta's are gonna fly out of it.

 

[middle.road]

You have to take it apart in sterile completely empty room because upon disassembly 5 springs, 3 sliding plates and 2 gozinta's are gonna fly out of it.

Don't forget about the 'Kumberbuzzles' they'll fly everywhere also.

 

[Be_Zero_Be]

Once the white tab is removed, the black selector will come off.
It is held in by a detent.
Once the black knob is off, the metal ring will come off.

 

[Dudemanrod]

Thanks zero got it. Pulled the lever up and she popped off. Now I like it better maybe I'll use it lol.