My DIY Heavy Shift Knob

[maisonvi]

So I threw this up on another fourm Im on, and it got pretty decent reception. Figured I would throw it up here and see what you all thought.

A quick rundown of my background. I work at a custom machine shop where I have access to a full machine shop as well as some cheap/free materials.

I have the mod bug like crazy, but have to restrain myself due to car payment/getting married in 6 months/ closing on a house at the end of this month/ and student loans.

I decided to DIY myself some items. Attached are the pics of my heavy shift knob. Its a plain 1018 steel, black chromed out with engraved pattern then hand painted. Got the material for free and did all the work myself. So total cost to me was $0, just time, which I have a fair bit of.

I guess let me know what you guys think. (sorry for the bad cell phone pics)

 

[njaremka]

not bad for free. nice job!

 

[boosted1]

You fabricated that piece yourself? It looks good!

 

[maisonvi]

Yep, made that and gonna finish up a SSP to go with it tonight.

Thanks for the compliments!

 

[meicalnissyen]

1/16 ballend mill, and the best part,... a damn steady hand with the stamps.

free hand? or did you wisely cheat and clamp a piece of guide stock to the vise?

 

[BRIAN_MP5T]

Very cool..

It looks very big, but who cares...

Awesome piece of fabrication..

 

[mymmeryloss]

Looks good!

When r these gonna be on ebay?

 

[maisonvi]

Very cool..

It looks very big, but who cares...

Awesome piece of fabrication..

Yeah its heavy, 730 Grams, but I like it.

Looks good!

When r these gonna be on ebay?

Im actually looking at making a batch of 20 or so to sell. I dont want to go into business but I think I can make a couple up if people are interested.

1/16 ballend mill, and the best part,... a damn steady hand with the stamps.

free hand? or did you wisely cheat and clamp a piece of guide stock to the vise?

Haha, I am not that skilled with the stamps. Its actually CNC'ed with a 45 Degree .010" cutter