Hand-Machined Acrylic Shift Knobs
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Hand-Machined Acrylic Shift *****
Hey guys, maybe you saw my gauge of interest thread in the 2nd gen specific forum. Anyway, I just purchased the 3 month vendor license, and am now ready to start selling these.
Here's how it works. They'll pretty much be made to order- PM or email me at balk007@aol.com with the type of car you have, so I know what to tap the threads to.
Next is the engraving. So far, this is the only engraving I've done:
More designs will follow, and I'll post them here as I have them done. What I have in mind are: the old Mazda "M" symbol, the "Rotary Engine" badge logo found on 79/80's & REPUs, Mazda script (old, ~1974 era, & current), RE mazda symbol. But as far as the engraving goes, anything is possible. So have an open mind here.
Finally, let me know what size height you want (tall or short, tall being ~2.5", short being 2.0")
That's all for now, final price is:
$60 shipped in the US, $65 shipped out side
PM or email me if interested, or if you have any questions/comments/feedback/etc. Thank you!
Landon
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what is the diameter of the ****?
I like the Rotor insignia on the top.Nice touch!
I may pick up one of these for my Birthday,as a "Self present"..haha!
I like the Rotor insignia on the top.Nice touch!
I may pick up one of these for my Birthday,as a "Self present"..haha!
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OK, been busy with school, but here's some update-age.
Diameter of the ones in the original post are ~1.5", but I can't recall exactly
A blue "***** shifter" I did for a friend. About 5" long, but only an inch in diameter. It's dyed blue, but due to the blue gauges, it may look *a little* more blue in this picture.
Also, by the weekend I'll have pictures of some dyed green *****, and other engraving examples.
As for shapes, they're pretty customizeable, keeping in mind that it's a manual metal lathe, so flowing organic curves are pretty much out of the question with my current tooling set up.
I'm working on doing weighted *****- I believe the solution is to drill the hole twice deep, & fill the extra depth with solder, as its a cheap, dense, easy to melt, relatively non-toxic, solution for adding weight.
Some acrylic comes in some really crazy colors, but it will add to the cost of the **** a bit. Here, check this out for opal/moon stone type looks: http://www.woodturningz.com/Inlace_A...le_Blanks.aspx
Anyway, stay tuned, I'll get more updates, picture wise, by the weekend!
Thanks
Landon
Diameter of the ones in the original post are ~1.5", but I can't recall exactly
A blue "***** shifter" I did for a friend. About 5" long, but only an inch in diameter. It's dyed blue, but due to the blue gauges, it may look *a little* more blue in this picture.
Also, by the weekend I'll have pictures of some dyed green *****, and other engraving examples.
As for shapes, they're pretty customizeable, keeping in mind that it's a manual metal lathe, so flowing organic curves are pretty much out of the question with my current tooling set up.
I'm working on doing weighted *****- I believe the solution is to drill the hole twice deep, & fill the extra depth with solder, as its a cheap, dense, easy to melt, relatively non-toxic, solution for adding weight.
Some acrylic comes in some really crazy colors, but it will add to the cost of the **** a bit. Here, check this out for opal/moon stone type looks: http://www.woodturningz.com/Inlace_A...le_Blanks.aspx
Anyway, stay tuned, I'll get more updates, picture wise, by the weekend!
Thanks
Landon
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I will be passing through Tampa at the end of next month to check on my truck. Would love to pick one of these up from you for my FD. That ***** stick must be a hot seller @ Deja Vu, 2001 and Mons lol
How bout the short **** done in this: inlace Acrylester Spindle 1.5" x 1.5" x 6"
#36 - Blue & White
How bout the short **** done in this: inlace Acrylester Spindle 1.5" x 1.5" x 6"
#36 - Blue & White
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More ***** I did this weekend:
Satin finish delrin, with a red rotor
10" Fade to green dyed drift ****
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...3/DSCN1180.jpg
Solid green dyed ****, VW logo
Old school mazda "M" logo, it's slightly off center, & will be lined up on purchased *****
Thanks for looking, more pictures as more ***** are made!!
Landon
Satin finish delrin, with a red rotor
10" Fade to green dyed drift ****
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...3/DSCN1180.jpg
Solid green dyed ****, VW logo
Old school mazda "M" logo, it's slightly off center, & will be lined up on purchased *****
Thanks for looking, more pictures as more ***** are made!!
Landon