FEELER: Custom Wood Shift Knobs...

[jrkoupe]

looks good....

but tell us again the shape of the top?..totally round?

I need to get you some measurements...or get into the city w/ mine

[Rocan]

the one I posted a CAD of is totally round on top.

Been a busy weekend for me (in both the good way and the bad way, haha) so I haven't done anything. Between finals coming up, work, and preparing for the holidays I haven't had much time. Still will be nice to have references so I can at least take measurements ready to turn them on the lathe.

[peteinjp]

Fun looking project! I'd be interested in a few of the inserts to use on knobs I have that I want to put on a threaded lever if your willing to sell them separately.

Pete

[Rocan]

Fun looking project! I'd be interested in a few of the inserts to use on knobs I have that I want to put on a threaded lever if your willing to sell them separately.

Pete

Sure! but shipping to japan may not make it worth it for you, unless if you want to buy a few.

[Johnson]

I finally got around to getting a picture of the knob I like, and uploading it. It isn`t in the same style as the one you are making for yourself, but I don`t think it would be that hard to make. Let me know if you want some measurements on it.

[Rocan]

Sure Johnson!

You want this made in wood, correct? I am not doing metal knobs at this time unfortunately

-David

[Johnson]

Correct, that would be my entry to be made in wood. I already have it in metal, but I don`t like aluminum shift knobs on my daily drivers(too cold/hot). Would you like me to get you some measurements tonight?

[Rocan]

Correct, that would be my entry to be made in wood. I already have it in metal, but I don`t like aluminum shift knobs on my daily drivers(too cold/hot). Would you like me to get you some measurements tonight?

take your time, I have finals coming around so this may need to be put on hold until the holidays.

-David

[Rocan]

I'm loaded with work these next two weeks (until december 20th or so) so business will resume around then!

[Rocan]

Stand by, my brothers... I may be able to do push on knobs as well...

-David

[Johnson]

So what years had the push-on knobs? I had assumed mine was threaded, but after closer inspection I think I was wrong???

Of course my car has a jillion miles on it, and it`s hard to tell what parts have been swapped around in it`s life.

[Rocan]

So what years had the push-on knobs? I had assumed mine was threaded, but after closer inspection I think I was wrong???

Of course my car has a jillion miles on it, and it`s hard to tell what parts have been swapped around in it`s life.

I believe only 5 speed swaps will have push on type knobs. I have a later car that still has a screw on. This just opens up the option to 5 speed guys.

[AceAndrew]

Or a short shift kit.

Basically if the shift lever came from an E21 or newer BMW.

[Rocan]

Just finished this prototype for Andrew over at Ireland.

This is just after being lacquered and is still wet, but look how pretty! Also, it is a push on type knob using an insert sourced from a cheap rubber knob. had a tricky time drilling it out (needed 20mm bit with 1/2 chuck since I have a dumb jacobs taper on my drill press) but it came out usable and... pretty...

It is a slight press fit with epoxy helping the bond.

Enjoy.

[AceAndrew]

Feel like a girl presented big a big diamond ring!