Best star knobs according to redditors

Parts list:

• Drilled stock
  
  
• Bolts
  
  
• Spinny things
  
  
• Kydex .080 or .125
  
  
• Heat gun
  
  
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  ^^^^^Ps. ^^^^^Here's ^^^^^an ^^^^^actual ^^^^^tutorial ^^^^^-
  ^^^^^https://www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk/showthread.php/93144-DIY-Kydex-Cheek-piece

ATM the bus is stationary but I do plan on on using these ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PLTQ5CN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BaD0DbWCMVJ18) with some L brackets mounted to the roof and the panels to keep them from flying off !

I got them off Amazon as all I could find in the stores was wing nuts! Innovative Components ANH1-HEX5S3A 1.75" Snap Lock Star knob hex hole to accept 1/4" nuts and bolts, black pp (Pack of 10)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GORML1Y/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_3Rpyyb56ZAC2Y

So I don't know whether these will work or not yet, but I ordered them and I am going to stop at Home Depot and get the rest of the parts when they come in and I will report back how I manage with these....

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001T49QE2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001R1RHWK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GORY4E6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yup, I actually bought an XT8 base off ebay and had to return it because it didn't fit the XT8i tube at all.

I did just purchase an XT8 Plus base off ebay and the XT8i tube fits almost perfectly but the threading on the tensioning knobs is different than the threading on the XT8i tube. The XT8i tube has 1/4-20 threading and the tensioning knobs that came with the base are something different and larger.

Also unfortunately, the side bearings on the telescope do not line up perfectly with the holes for the tensioning knob. I guess the XT8i tube sits a little higher than the XT8 Plus tube.

This weekend I will buy something like these that will actually fit into the side bearings of the tube. I will also need to drill holes in the side panels of the base about an inch higher then the ones there now so the tensioning knobs can reach the side bearings on the telescope - otherwise I think it will work!

found these:

flat sides:
http://smile.amazon.com/Innovative-Components-AN4C-T121-Knob-insert/dp/B00GOS3AEA/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1421956785&sr=8-13&keywords=1%2F4-20+knob&pebp=1421956828791&peasin=B00GOS3AEA

star shape:
http://smile.amazon.com/Innovative-Components-AN4C-5S4L-21-steel-locknut/dp/B00GORZR5G/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1421956785&sr=8-10&keywords=1%2F4-20+knob

Amazon. Around $1 a piece. Make sure they are metal threaded not just plastic entirely.

Innovative Components AN4C-T521 2.00" T Knob thru hole 1/4-20 steel zinc insert black pp (Pack of 10) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GOS4AUS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_HhK9yb6X13RP2