kta Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Had some fun this weekend messing about with my dads lathe... its in there somewhere.... getting there... nearly... and it fits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunset350z Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Thats a hell of a knob mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Does your big knob impress the ladies Well done though, first time i've ever seen anyone fabricate a gearknob. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 +1, first time ever seen anything like that, and , the ladies must love it, good to see you creating something new though bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Nice work indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Nice work buddy. If you do copies of the Nismo shape, you will probably sell a few on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilli Red Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Very nice, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kta Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 Nice work buddy. If you do copies of the Nismo shape, you will probably sell a few on here Well this was my first attempt so i was quite pleased it worked out fairly well, I've actually already had one request to make another! I need to double check the screw threads on the gear lever on a few zeds though as i've read before that its 12 mm but when i checked mine (jdm) it was a 10mm fine thread (forcing the purchase of a whole new set of taps and dies! ) This one is in aluminium which colour matches quite well with the Zed's interior, but i may try stainless steel next... Next i need to decide whether to attempt cutting a logo into the top with the laser engraver we have at work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 You could have yourself a wee business going there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT1703 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Nice work buddy. If you do copies of the Nismo shape, you will probably sell a few on here Well this was my first attempt so i was quite pleased it worked out fairly well, I've actually already had one request to make another! I need to double check the screw threads on the gear lever on a few zeds though as i've read before that its 12 mm but when i checked mine (jdm) it was a 10mm fine thread (forcing the purchase of a whole new set of taps and dies! ) This one is in aluminium which colour matches quite well with the Zed's interior, but i may try stainless steel next... Next i need to decide whether to attempt cutting a logo into the top with the laser engraver we have at work! Join the queue : 1 ) JT1703 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 looks great. make them out of titanium and will look even better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 We have tons of lathes at work and a guy there is very good at creating gear knobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kta Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 looks great. make them out of titanium and will look even better Yeah its a bit trickier to get hold of than aluminium but I might just try that! btw If anyone does know for sure what type of screwthread is on a UK model gear stick let me know, my local nissan garage may object if i start trying to pull their knobs off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kta Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 A bit more polishing and a quick coat of lacquer and a few more pics for JT. Got hold of some more bar today so another design coming soon! Laser tests going well photos to follow soon on that too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT1703 Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Looking Is anyone able to confirm the thread size on a UK car gearknob ?... failing that I'll have to pull my knob off tonight and measure it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1SM0350z Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kta Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share Posted May 1, 2009 Looking Is anyone able to confirm the thread size on a UK car gearknob ?... failing that I'll have to pull my knob off tonight and measure it ! You should come down to the Wales meet weekend, then ermmm, errr (hesitates to say that he will pull it off and measure your knob for you! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT1703 Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Looking Is anyone able to confirm the thread size on a UK car gearknob ?... failing that I'll have to pull my knob off tonight and measure it ! You should come down to the Wales meet weekend, then ermmm, errr (hesitates to say that he will pull it off and measure your knob for you! ) I've had a few offers in my time but an 800 mile round trip to measure my knob seems a bit extreme I'll get it off this weekend and let you know. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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