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I just love the aftermarket gear stick knob that Jetset68 posted and as I have the wherewithal (I have a lathe) to actually make my own I would like to do this. HOWEVER I do not have the badge. I contacted the supplier of the knobs but they don't sell the badges separately. I have spent many hours on the internet searching for the badges and found some similar but most are too large (I need it to be 1" diameter or close) SO MY QUESTION IS Does anyone know where I might be able to find one?
Bob
In the model aircraft world I print a photo to the correct size, stick it on then overcoat.
$49.95, and no sorry you can't remove the badges as they are finished over with the Jaguar polyester finish. You can buy a similar quality lapel pin for $10-$20 and snip of the pin for knob use. Oddly enough, those key chains take longer to make than the burr knobs
I have made a start on my home made gear stick knobs. Unfortunately the gentleman who said he had some burls for sale did in fact not have any when I visited him. He just had exotic timbers but no burls.
So on to plan B. I found a piece of hardwood flooring timber at my Men’s Shed with an interesting grain so purchased it from them ($1). I cut several pieces 60mm square and glued then together in groups of 3. Two lots with the grain uppermost and two more with the grain laying across.
I had previously made a test run with some off cut hardwood but with no fancy grain, just to see how it would go.
The raw material.
The three squares add up to 55mm, just a bit larger than the original gear knob.
The glued blocks in the 4 jaw chuck on the lathe.
One half turned and the other one to go in the 3 jaw chuck to do the other side.
I bored a hole in one end 12mm dia to accept he brass insert which has the 8mm thread and rought screwed on the outer diameter to give the 2K glue a good purchase.
Awesome resultS Bob. I'm betting you can also make new transmission gears on that lathe!
You could even claim Burl walnut if you can keep a straight face.
What liquidy stuff did you use? Or any tips. I've got some burl walnut veneer with the plan of making a trophy base. For a leaper of course.
Edit. So I couldn't help it. Having the enthusiasm but not the skills, I just ordered one of the British Autowood knobs off ebay. Been thinking for months.
Cost 1/2 a standard service, but I can look at this LOL
Last edited by ChrisMills; Apr 11, 2022 at 12:27 AM.
Awesome resultS Bob. I'm betting you can also make new transmission gears on that lathe!
You could even claim Burl walnut if you can keep a straight face.
What liquidy stuff did you use? Or any tips. I've got some burl walnut veneer with the plan of making a trophy base. For a leaper of course.
Edit. So I couldn't help it. Having the enthusiasm but not the skills, I just ordered one of the British Autowood knobs off ebay. Been thinking for months.
Cost 1/2 a standard service, but I can look at this LOL
Thanks Chris, I used a clear full gloss polyurethane laguer. I coated them 6 times each with light rubbing back with 800 grit wet and dry paper between each coat.
Bob so kindly sold and shipped me one of his beautiful handcrafted shift knobs and I am so pleased with the quality and results! Unfortunately I haven't had time to clean the car, but I think this photo shows how well Bob's work matches the factory wood panels.
It is such an improvement over the factory knob, and I actually prefer the simply beauty of the wood alone. Well done and thank you, Bob!
I will post a much better picture as soon as I have some time to do a proper job with a proper camera.
Bob so kindly sold and shipped me one of his beautiful handcrafted shift knobs and I am so pleased with the quality and results! Unfortunately I haven't had time to clean the car, but I think this photo shows how well Bob's work matches the factory wood panels.
It is such an improvement over the factory knob, and I actually prefer the simply beauty of the wood alone. Well done and thank you, Bob!
I will post a much better picture as soon as I have some time to do a proper job with a proper camera.
-j
Thanks for that jack, I am pleased you like it. I am making a few more just because I enjoy making things from basicly scrap materials. I will post a picture when they are finished.
Bob
Gear stick knob
