Peening a handle

[Alto Mare]

Try not to peen the shaft without pulling the knob off, you'll get a 99.9% chance you'll split it   .
Jerseymic ( Mike ) made a great jig, but making that jig is a little involved.
I had a couple of videos here, but have been held hostage by photobucket.
If you happen to have a 1/2 ton or 1 ton press, it shouldn't take you more than 1 minute to remove the knob.
If you have a propane torch, heat it up, but not too much or too close.  get a rag afterwards and pull it off.
If you do succeed, skip the peening part and mount it on another handle.

Do all this only if you can't find another similar handle, or if the knob you have has sentimental value.

Sal

[Deepsouth]

Thanks  Sal, it didn't cost but $14 from ebay. I guess I can wait till another pops up. I just like the green swirl. It's going on a Green Tiburon 501 jigmaster. Just like the color.