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One-Of-A-Kind Shift Knob part 1

WRXDriftR 07-31-2005 05:05 PM

The Ultimate Shift Knobs
[SIZE="1"][COLOR="Gray"]Time to restart this thread[/COLOR][/SIZE]

Ive been working with my grandfather over the past few months, learning how to use a machining lathe from the 1950's. He lived a lifetime as a tool and die worker and machinist. He's been teaching me the various skills, and now I apprentice for him on my spare time. Lately I've been making some shift knobs on my own for friends and myself, trying to design the Ultimate Perfect shift knob!
To start out, I managed to source some pieces of aluminum rod, alloys 2011, and 6012-I (thanks RallySquirrel) which I have been working with. Lately, I picked up severl dozen feet of 6061-T651 Aluminum.

Clint & Tony from [B]TurnInConcepts[/B] (being the awesome guys they are) are now working with me as my official and ONLY distributor of these.

[I]Note:[/I] I am not selling these on my own. I am not a vendor. This is only a showcase for my pride in my work. TiC is the only source for them because they are a registered NASIOC vendor (and the best one, in my opinion)

[COLOR="Black"]
[SIZE="7"]WRX Shift Knobs[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[COLOR="Red"][B]First up:[/COLOR][COLOR="Black"] Spherical WRX Knobs[/COLOR][/B]. These were done with a radial cutting jig to get a perfect circle. I have made versions with and without the collar at the bottom.
Solid aluminum block milled down for 3 hours.
[U][B]Dimensions:[/B][/U]
~160 grams
1.8" diameter of ball
(0.6 long barrel for boot sleeve)
M12x1.25 Internal Threading
Both have the boot lip for the shiftboot.
feels nice, precise... and weighs more than stock, and about 1/2 inch shorter overall.
[img]http://web.njit.edu/~cdm4/ShiftKnobs/Knob12-1.JPG[/img]
[img]http://web.njit.edu/~cdm4/ShiftKnobs/Knob10-3.JPG[/img]


[B][COLOR="Red"]Second:[/COLOR][COLOR="Black"]Shorty WRX Knob[/COLOR][/B], made for a friend who wanted something very short but wide enough with a taper on the bottom to grip around it easily.
[B][U]Dimensions[/U][/B]
175 grams
2" tall
1.5" diameter
M12x1.25 Internal Threading
Triple grooves
Boot lip for the stock look
[img]http://web.njit.edu/~cdm4/ShiftKnobs/Knob2-1.JPG[/img]


[B][COLOR="Red"]Third: [/COLOR][COLOR="Black"]Tapered Piston WRX Knob[/COLOR][/B], my FAVORITE type so far. I styled this from the STi-Titanium knob but increased the upper dimensions so you actually have something to hold on to for shifting fast. I've made a few of these for friends.
[B][U]Dimensions[/U][/B]
220 grams
2.5" tall + 0.4" boot lip
1.6" top diameter
1.0" bottom diameter
M12x1.25 Internally Threaded
Triple Rings on top
Polished finish (like all the rest)
Boot lip on bottom
[img]http://web.njit.edu/~cdm4/ShiftKnobs/Knob7-1.JPG[/img]


[COLOR="Red"][B]Fourth![/COLOR] [COLOR="Black"]Knurled Tapered Piston Style[/COLOR][/B], this is my personal fav, and is what I rock on my car.
[B][U]Dimensions:[/U][/B]
220 grams
3" tall
1.5" diameter
Knurled
Internally Threaded
[img]http://web.njit.edu/~cdm4/ShiftKnobs/Knob11-1.JPG[/img]


[COLOR="Black"][SIZE="7"]STi 6-speed Shift Knobs[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[B][COLOR="Red"]Fifth:[/COLOR][COLOR="Black"]STi 6-speed Piston Style[/COLOR][/B]
I just completed the first aluminum STi 6-speed shift knob which will screw directly onto the shift lever in place of the stock piece. It has a recess in the underside which is wide and deep enough to allow the reverse lockout ring to slide up into it (same dimensions as stock). It is internally threaded 1" deep with the STi's 12x1.25 tap.

[B][U]Dimensions:[/U][/B]
Height: 2.0"
Diameter: 1.5" on top, 1.2" on bottom
Weight: Approx same as stock, will take gram measurement tomorrow.

I test-drove it on my WRX for a couple minutes and it feels just right. Not balky, not too light, good size, easy to grip, good weight. I can make a different design, but I felt like doing this for the 1st ever Piston knob for the STi

[img]http://web.njit.edu/~cdm4/ShiftKnobs/STiKnob1-a.JPG[/img]

[B][COLOR="Red"]Sixth:[/COLOR][COLOR="Black"]STi 6-speed Sphere Style[/COLOR][/B]
Heres the spherical STi 6-speed Shift Knob, in satin finish. It has a machined recess underneath it so the reverse ring functions like normal:

[B][U]Dimesions:[/U][/B]
Diameter: 1.9"
Weight: 132 grams
Recess underneath for the reverse ring.
[img]http://web.njit.edu/~cdm4/ShiftKnobs/STiKnob2-a.JPG[/img]
[img]http://web.njit.edu/~cdm4/ShiftKnobs/STiKnob2-c.JPG[/img]




And a nice [B]Group Shot[/B] of the ones in the TurnInConcepts inventory:
[img]http://web.njit.edu/~cdm4/ShiftKnobs/GroupTiC1.JPG[/img]

And a pic of the lathe:
[img]http://web.njit.edu/~cdm4/ShiftKnobs/Lathe1.JPG[/img]


-Chris M.
WC Lathe Werks
GeorgeRex 07-31-2005 05:27 PM

Nice work and I bet it was a satisfying project.
svek 07-31-2005 05:28 PM

i made one out of a golfball :lol:
robfuqua 07-31-2005 05:50 PM

Very nice work. Looks good. Different than everyone else, and It'll always remind you of him..... :)
John2.5RS 07-31-2005 06:39 PM

looks good
Looks good. Must get really hot though. :)
SparkysJDMSpeedWagon 07-31-2005 06:44 PM

There's no school like the old school. (referring to the lathe, of course) Looks nice!
[email�protected] 07-31-2005 06:48 PM

cool
i think the old lathe in my shop is about the same age. LOL

you might want to put something on the knob to keep it from oxidizing.
Tom
robfuqua 07-31-2005 08:09 PM

naaaah.......just bling it up with some Mother's aluminum polish once in a while! :banana:

Clear anodizing is for wussies. :devil:
dream 07-31-2005 08:42 PM

Very nice job!
dropmech 07-31-2005 08:52 PM

looks really good
Tkacik 07-31-2005 08:53 PM

Wow, nice work!
ittybitty_STI 07-31-2005 08:57 PM

Very Cool! OL' Skool!
WRXDriftR 07-31-2005 08:58 PM

thanks for the comments,

i was thinking of doing a black anodized finish, but itll cost around $100 for a single part. so maybe not.
eSToI Loco 07-31-2005 08:58 PM

I will take one, how much with shipping?
nate49509 07-31-2005 09:45 PM

Looks similar to my one of a kind knob I made a year ago (I've since made one other for a friend). The lathe at my shop is a tad newer though. 1970ish. Wish we had a CNC lathe. I start mass producing them.
[IMG]http://images6.fotki.com/v82/photos/1/173442/761141/P6220012-vi.jpg [/IMG]
03twrx 07-31-2005 11:16 PM

Woah, that thing is huge.
reach4theslvbullet 07-31-2005 11:42 PM

looks good! how much in materials did it cost ya? probably a lot less than buying a momo or some other brand name

David
I LOVE SIU MAIS 08-01-2005 12:20 AM

looks damn good... i would rock that :D
WRXDriftR 08-01-2005 01:25 AM

all i bought was the bit which has the 12x1.25 thread pattern so it screws right onto the shifter column on the 04 WRX.

i dont really know if ill make anymore, cause the aluminum was just leftover from other stuff.
RS drifter 08-01-2005 03:55 AM

that's character man... good job. being a metal smith I understand the pains of using outdated equipment to complete a task (ahem...*cough, navy, cough*)... again, nicely done...
WRXDriftR 08-01-2005 04:17 PM

earp.
djplayboy 08-01-2005 07:45 PM

One word

SCHWEEEEET!!!!!!!!!!!!
RS drifter 08-01-2005 08:16 PM

[QUOTE=WRXDriftR]if i get enough people to want one, ill buy more aluminum and make a few more. let me know if u are interested. have to price the metal so i dont know about the cost yet.[/QUOTE]

[url]http://www.adimetal.com/[/url]

here ya go man... now get to turning!!!... j/k, but i figured these guys could help you out.... they seem to have everything... bar stock included...
Danbob 08-01-2005 08:19 PM

Awesome - That's very cool not only because you made it yourself and it looks awesome, but because your gramps helped you - grampses are teh win - mine's hikin' in California right now and he's 83 hahaha
russd32 08-01-2005 10:16 PM

That's cool man. One of my buddy's made me a shift knob for my RX-7 a while ago and I've been meaning to put it on my RS. Homegrown part are the coolest!
robfuqua 08-02-2005 02:14 AM

Werd. :disco:
Basshead 08-02-2005 02:19 AM

my brother-in-law works in a machine shop, anyone need a torpedo? j/k...nice knob man
mamiyarz67 08-02-2005 02:21 AM

man, hack some of that lever off
mines almost on the floor and i havent even put in a short shift kit yet lol
WRXDriftR 08-02-2005 11:41 AM

Im not officially allowed to produce these things because im not a vendor :(
RS drifter 08-02-2005 03:24 PM

^^^^^... I'm in man!... I'd make my own too but I don't have a lathe and I don't want to step on your toes... keep us up-dated on when you plan on making a few. I'll definately buy one...
rane 08-02-2005 04:02 PM

Nice job
FWIW, Voodoo sells one exactly the same, comes in either a polished or a clearcoat satin finish. I have it in my car.
WRXDriftR 08-03-2005 12:38 AM

[QUOTE=rane]FWIW, Voodoo sells one exactly the same, comes in either a polished or a clearcoat satin finish. I have it in my car.[/QUOTE]


it CANT be EXACTLY the same. lol. :lol:
stokdd 08-03-2005 01:10 AM

Wow, very nice! I'll take one, but I'd like to be similar dimensions to the S2000 knob -- I like to grip it verticle, not like a baseball.

My email is [email][email�protected][/email] so we can talk -- I have cash in hand.
veightkiller 08-03-2005 01:19 AM

nice job
RS drifter 08-03-2005 06:19 AM

[QUOTE=robfuqua]Werd. :disco:[/QUOTE]

if he can mill out the center, maybe you can make some carbon in-lays that say "STI" or something...
WRXDriftR 08-03-2005 09:59 AM

......
SCCAThumper 08-03-2005 03:54 PM

As far anodizing, don't bother unless you want to pay for a mil-spec level of anodizing. the black will turn a funny brown in the sunlight in about two months, and be mother hot.
clear will actually disappear in about a year, although anodized to the WRCBlue would be cool, I dont remember how long that would last, just that it would be in-freaking-credible for price.
stick to the Mothers aluminum polish.
thumper
"hot ideas to keep your electronics cool".....
WRXDriftR 08-03-2005 04:57 PM

edit...
skandalis 08-03-2005 06:24 PM

[QUOTE=John2.5RS]Looks good. Must get really hot though. :)[/QUOTE]
LMAO!!! No crap! I live in Pheonix and your hand would become one with that knob here in the 115 degree sun. Man if you left your car in the sun for just an hour in Phoenix and tried to grab your knob you would feel the lovley sensation of an unholly hellfire that would recreate the scene from Home Alone when that guy burns his hand on front door knob!! :devil:
Then you would be jumping around like such :banana:
Not that ive ever done that or anything :D You learn real quick where all the chrome pieces are inside of your car.
WRXDriftR 08-03-2005 11:47 PM

[QUOTE=skandalis]LMAO!!! No crap! I live in Pheonix and your hand would become one with that knob here in the 115 degree sun. Man if you left your car in the sun for just an hour in Phoenix and tried to grab your knob you would feel the lovley sensation of an unholly hellfire that would recreate the scene from Home Alone when that guy burns his hand on front door knob!! :devil:
Then you would be jumping around like such :banana:
Not that ive ever done that or anything :D You learn real quick where all the chrome pieces are inside of your car.[/QUOTE]


L O L !!!!
i keep a cloth over it until it cools, which is basically sundown. kinda sucks, but whatever, its still better than stock
stokdd 08-04-2005 01:10 AM

The STi knob is seperate from the lockout ring. I'm uploading pictures as we speak.
mAdatee 08-04-2005 01:26 AM

Maybe it would be cool if you dipped it in like a rubber dip... I forget what it is called... Would probably add some grip, and give it a different look.... Maybe I'm just stupid but I think that would look cool. I'm gonna go buy a ghetto knob and dip it.
stokdd 08-04-2005 01:50 AM

[img]http://www.tamparacing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSCN0449_small.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.tamparacing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSCN0452_small.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.tamparacing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSCN0451_small.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.tamparacing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSCN0453_small.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.tamparacing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSCN0454_small.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.tamparacing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSCN0455_small.jpg[/img]
andjurs 08-04-2005 03:47 AM

i would definitely be interested in this too. how much were you looking for? if its pretty reasonable count me in!
WRXDriftR 08-04-2005 10:14 AM

edit..
WRXDriftR 08-08-2005 01:34 PM

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WRXDriftR 07-03-2006 01:32 PM

I just made a 2nd shift knob on the lathe, pics above
WRXDriftR 11-03-2006 11:38 AM

Hey guys, I just revamped my original post to include a whole assortment of my latest creations.

Tell me how ya like em!
semaj 11-03-2006 01:29 PM

VERY impressive work...you should become a vendor and sell them.
WRXDriftR 11-03-2006 02:01 PM

[quote=semaj;15857267]VERY impressive work...you should become a vendor and sell them.[/quote]

The Vendor fees on this site are no match for a small quantity thing like this would be.
I gotta stick to ebay :(

PM me if you have any questions though
WRXDriftR 11-03-2006 02:31 PM

Who knows how I can add a poll to the thread? I want to see which style people like the most
njskatchmo 11-03-2006 02:44 PM

i really like the last one and the knurled one. What's your name on ebay? Also, would it be possible to knurl on of the last ones? I like that indent on teh bottom and the knurl texture.
semaj 11-03-2006 03:00 PM

[QUOTE=WRXDriftR;15858236]Who knows how I can add a poll to the thread? I want to see which style people like the most[/QUOTE]

You have to start a new thread I think.
semaj 11-03-2006 03:02 PM

[QUOTE=WRXDriftR;15857818]PM me if you have any questions though[/QUOTE]

I may be doing that. I kind of want a round ball, brushed aluminum shift knob...just have other priorities at the moment. I will keep you in mind though!
WRXDriftR 11-04-2006 04:17 PM

bump..
WRXDriftR 11-06-2006 12:22 PM

I have some black nylon material, and I'm going to order some black acetly copolymer or delrin to make something that wont get hot or cold with the weather :) Pics will be up when I complete this adventure...
steve 11-06-2006 01:17 PM

Awesome knurling on the knob.
It's a hell of a procedure to learn a proper knurl. I know this first hand.
;)

one of my products ====> [img]http://abmproducts.com/products/images/f6connector-isk.jpg[/img]
Nico Flax 11-06-2006 02:00 PM

Nice shift knobs man, would you ever consider doing other peoples custom designs? Sorry if you already covered this.
WRXDriftR 11-07-2006 10:30 PM

[quote=Nico Flax;15886142]Nice shift knobs man, would you ever consider doing other peoples custom designs? Sorry if you already covered this.[/quote]

PMd ya :)
G3Red04WRX 11-07-2006 10:40 PM

I have got to say, you are very talented. I would like to have a custom shift knob made when you are ready to start making them. I will be able to provide you with a complete mechanical detail drawing and a 3d rendered view of the completed shift knob. I would be willing to pay you a decent amount of money for the shift knob. What I am going after would be very simple and nowhere near as complicated as the designs you have come up with so far. Let me know when your shop is opened.

BTW, saw your shift knob on ebay and almost bid on it, but i figured i would get around to asking about a custom job instead of having 2 piston knobs.

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