In article , "Brian Hill"
writes:

What kind of dial and drive
do you guys think is the best.

If you're building the classic HBR-16 and you don't want to modify the front
end layout, then *the* dial to use is the Eddystone 898. Also keep an eye out
for the Millen 39016 coupler (special type that has no backlash and tolerates
misalignment) and of course a suitable tuning capacitor.

While 898s have drawn amazing prices on eBay in the past, (well over $100)
recent sales have been quite a bit lower. There are two of them on auction
right now, and two closed last week. (insert standard disclaimer here).

73 de Jim, N2EY