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Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 7 2017, 06:29 PM

These knobs.
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Looks like the last time I opened the group buy was spring of 2014

Details:
Cost will be $75, which includes shipping in the CONUS. If you live outside the CONUS we will work something out.

I'll probably end up making 20-30 knobs and that may be it for a few years.

Knobs are about 50mm in diameter. They all all 100% hand made, by me, here in York PA.

Here is how it works.

Finish will be tung oil and wax, as in years past. I no longer offer the acrylic finish as it had cracking issues for some members in very cold climates. The oil and wax takes longer, but its a bullet proof finish.

The knobs are very light weight, and attach to your car with the standard crush ring. If you have a threaded shifter lever, I can do a spin on if you tell me.

I make each knob to order, and your name on the list is the order I make them. I try to turn them around as quick as I can, but each one takes a solid weekend to do, from the first turns on the lathe to the last buff on the buffing wheel.
UPDATE 9/8/17 - Enough interest shown to order materials, so today I ordered materials. Should be able to start making the blanks in about 10 days.
UPDATE 9/10/17 - the first run will be 18 knobs. If more people want in I'll add you to the wait list. If enough people warrent a second run this fall, I'll make it. Likewise, if people move out of the first run for some reason, the wait list will move in and take their slot.

The Queue:
1 mepstein - rennshifter - PAID
2 mepstein - ? - PAID
3 bigkensteele - stock - PM received - PAID
4 markhoward - rennshifter PM received - PAID
5 markhoward - rennshifter PM received - PAID
6 Rleog - stock - PM received - PAID
7 nditiz1 -stock - PAID
8 Freezin 914 - stock - PM received - PAID
9 ConeDodger - renshifter - PAID
10 echocanyons - rennshifter - PAID
11 wes - rennshifter - PM received - PAID
12 somd914 - stock - PM received - PAID
13 somd914 - stock - PM received - PAID
14 Java2570 - stock - PM received - PAID
15 Steve - Renn - PM received - PAID
16 11tentths - renn - PM received -PAID
17 dlee6204 - stock - PM received - PAID
18 Eddie 914 - ? -PM received

Second Run!
19 Jett - stock - PM received - PAID
20 wysri9 - stock -- PAID
21 SKL1 -renn - PM received -PAID
22 SKL1 -renn - PM received -PAID
23 mepstein - rennshifter - PAID
24 KeithVonLaws - Ren
25 KeithVonLaws -stock
26 bahnzai - stock - PAID
27 bahnzai -renn - PAID
28 Cracker -Stock -PM received - PAID
29 zaballosc - renn
30 abes914 - stock - PAID

Posted by: dlee6204 Sep 7 2017, 06:45 PM

I'm interested in one for a stock shifter.

Posted by: mepstein Sep 7 2017, 07:12 PM

Great! I want two. One for a rennshifter. One undecided.

Posted by: bigkensteele Sep 7 2017, 07:25 PM

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I want one! I want one!

Stock shifter.

Glad to see you back at this!

Posted by: markhoward Sep 7 2017, 07:37 PM

I'm in for two for the Rennshifter (screw in). One for the teener, the other for the SC. Mark

Posted by: Rleog Sep 7 2017, 07:50 PM

I'm in for one on a standard shifter.
Thanks

Posted by: nditiz1 Sep 7 2017, 08:27 PM

In for one stock shifter

Posted by: Freezin 914 Sep 7 2017, 08:53 PM

I am in for one, (standard) pm sent. driving.gif

Posted by: ConeDodger Sep 7 2017, 09:00 PM

In. Rennshifter 2 (second version)

Posted by: echocanyons Sep 7 2017, 10:21 PM

I would like a rennshifter version as well please.

Posted by: wes Sep 7 2017, 11:06 PM

One Rennshifter please and thank you!

Posted by: somd914 Sep 8 2017, 04:10 AM

Awesome, been hoping you would make more! beerchug.gif

I'll take two, stock shifters.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 8 2017, 06:27 AM

Excellent!
I have enough interest to go ahead and order materials.
Rockler, here I come.

Zach

Posted by: Java2570 Sep 8 2017, 07:10 AM

Hey Zach - I'm in for one for a stock shifter, please! Sending PM now....

Posted by: 11tenths Sep 8 2017, 09:21 AM

These feel beautiful in hand, and don't get hot- I already have one but it's mainly lighter in color.

I'd like one that looks like your picture for a Rennshifter please.

driving.gif -Harry

Posted by: BuddyV Sep 8 2017, 09:57 AM

These are so friggin cool.... I almost ordered one, and then I remembered that I already have TWO!

ha ha!

Thank you for the service. Best deal in town.

Cheers!

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Posted by: Andyrew Sep 8 2017, 10:34 AM

If my other source falls through I am in. Put me down as a tentative smile.gif

Posted by: jmalone Sep 8 2017, 02:27 PM

Love mine Zach. Thanks for making these beerchug.gif

Posted by: Steve Sep 10 2017, 01:15 PM

Add me to the list!! One for a rennshift (screw in).

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 10 2017, 03:22 PM

up to 18 requests. This is going to be the first run.
Still looking for PMs from a few of you.

If more people want in I'll add you to the wait list. If enough people warrent a second run this fall, I'll make it.
Likewise, if people move out of the first run for some reason, the wait list will move in and take their slot.


Zach

Posted by: Jett Sep 10 2017, 03:34 PM

I'd love one for our stock 73.

PM sent

Posted by: wysri9 Sep 11 2017, 04:18 AM

Please add me to the wait list! I am super keen to have one of these on my GT lookalike, which may hopefully come out to play next spring....I will have a standard shifter. I can PM you, but suspect I should wait until run 2 is confirmed...
Thx

SR

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 11 2017, 06:21 PM

For everyone who PMed me, I'll be sending out the payment information tomorrow.

If I can get three more people on the wait list, I'll buy materials for a second run this week.

Have to say, its been a while since I have made these, and I'm looking forward to it.

Zach

Posted by: mb911 Sep 11 2017, 06:22 PM

I am on the fence on this.. Send me a pm if you need the last one for a second run..

Posted by: SKL1 Sep 11 2017, 08:37 PM

I'm definitely in for 1, possibly 2, both for a rennshift. Add me to the list!!

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 17 2017, 06:38 PM

I plan to be sending PMs out tonight to all members of the first group.

Second group will get made with 1 more commitment.

Zach

Posted by: Mercurial Sep 17 2017, 08:25 PM

Count me in for a tear drop shape for a Rennshifter.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 18 2017, 06:56 PM

I've gotten payments from about 1/2 of the first run. THANK YOU!
I will be starting turning this weekend, with intentions to ship the first knobs next week.

I still need one more knob to commit the second run.
Zach

Posted by: mepstein Sep 18 2017, 07:33 PM

QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Sep 18 2017, 08:56 PM) *

I've gotten payments from about 1/2 of the first run. THANK YOU!
I will be starting turning this weekend, with intentions to ship the first knobs next week.

I still need one more knob to commit the second run.
Zach

I’ll take another one so you can finish out the run. Thanks, mark

Posted by: dflesburg Sep 19 2017, 05:52 PM

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saw one of these on some guys car... kinda sweet.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 21 2017, 06:42 PM

We have enough knobs to make the second run!

Zach

Posted by: Cracker Sep 21 2017, 07:58 PM

I'll take one for a stock 914 shifter...

Tony

Posted by: SKL1 Sep 21 2017, 09:48 PM

glad you're doing the second run!! smile.gif

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 23 2017, 08:13 PM

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The block glued up really well. It gets cut into blanks tomorrow.

The delrin rod arrived earlier this week that I use for the crush rings.

I should be turning tomorrow if all goes as planned.

Zach

Posted by: KeithVonLaws Sep 23 2017, 10:02 PM

I would like 2... one for a stock shifter and one rennshifter

Posted by: Rleog Sep 23 2017, 10:44 PM

You probably already intend to (as above) but posting pics of the process is fascinating.

Craftsman at work. pray.gif

Posted by: wysri9 Sep 24 2017, 01:27 AM

Pictures are brilliant, but I guess being an engineer I would like to know full specs as well so that when the guy who has just had full details of my engine build also asks about that wonderful gear knob....

How about wood species, laminate thickness, glue type, blank size, turning time, polish time, polish, lacquer and anything else that you can think of that does not reveal anything proprietary! beerchug.gif

Posted by: bahnzai Sep 24 2017, 05:47 AM

Zach, if it is not too late, I will get in on the second run.
I will take 2: 1 for stock shifter and 1 for a rennshifter.
PM me with payment info.
Thanks!

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 24 2017, 09:05 AM

Lots of spaces for the second run. I need to update the first thread to account fro from new pays, and adding new folks to the second run.

Zach

Posted by: Jett Sep 24 2017, 09:25 AM

Thanks for all the work n these beautiful works of art !!

Please send PP info when you get a chance.

Cheers

QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Sep 24 2017, 08:05 AM) *

Lots of spaces for the second run. I need to update the first thread to account fro from new pays, and adding new folks to the second run.

Zach


Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 24 2017, 09:47 AM

QUOTE(wysri9 @ Sep 24 2017, 03:27 AM) *

Pictures are brilliant, but I guess being an engineer I would like to know full specs as well so that when the guy who has just had full details of my engine build also asks about that wonderful gear knob....

How about wood species, laminate thickness, glue type, blank size, turning time, polish time, polish, lacquer and anything else that you can think of that does not reveal anything proprietary! beerchug.gif


Sure.
I've always held that this is something I do for the community here, and if people want to make their own, I'm all for it.

For this run the species is maple and american walnut.
In the past I have used maple and mahogany. Both work, but the walnut was a little darker this time so that's what I bought. Wood being wood, there can be a LOT of variation.

I use 5 layers of 1/4 inch walnut, and 4 layers of 1/8 inch maple.
They are glued up with Titebond 3, which is a very strong indoor/outdoor wood glue with pretty good resistance to water.

I make a bushing out of 1 inch round delrin rod. This supports the pressure of the crush ring. If you just used wood, the crush ring would split the knob. The bushing is epoxied into the base of the blank, and also serves as the attachment to my lathe.

After turning and sanding, each knob gets "a bunch" of coats of tung oil. About 8-10. When those have dried, they get polished on the buffer, and a stiff coat of wax is applied. And that's it.

It takes me about 3 hours to prep and make the block and cut the blanks out (not counting the dry time for the glue). A couple hours to batch the delrin into the bushings I need. Maybe an hour per knob to turn and sand. And about a day spent oiling and buffing.

Its important to point out here that this is WAY DIFFERENT from the race knobs made by Porsche in the 60s and 70s. Those were literally made of birch plywood. They were generally not finished beyond sanding, and were glued on to the shifter levers. The metal shifter rods apparently conducted a good bit of heat from the engine and the wood knobs insulated the drivers hands. They were also very VERY lightweight (as are mine). There is a myth that the factory race knobs were made of balsa. My research has not born this out. Everything that I have found points to the birch plywood, which makes a lot more sense the laminated balsa.

Zach

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 24 2017, 09:50 AM

QUOTE(Jett @ Sep 24 2017, 11:25 AM) *

Thanks for all the work n these beautiful works of art !!

Please send PP info when you get a chance.

Cheers

QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Sep 24 2017, 08:05 AM) *

Lots of spaces for the second run. I need to update the first thread to account fro from new pays, and adding new folks to the second run.

Zach



When I get closer to being able to make the second run, I'll contact the second run folks for payment. I'm never comfortable taking money before I'm able to start the work.

Zach

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 24 2017, 09:56 AM

And now the pic I actually got online to post...
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Block has been cut up and the blanks have been roughed out on the bandsaw. Centers are marked and ready to go through the drill press once I have the delrin inserts made.

Zach

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 25 2017, 06:17 PM

I updated the first post. Looks like I am missing payments from 2 of the first run people.

Second Run folks - hang tight. We are 1/2 way through building the second run. I'll be contacting you to forward payment, shipping info as I work through the first run and get closer to starting your run.

Thanks all!
Zach

Posted by: nditiz1 Sep 25 2017, 08:12 PM

QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Sep 25 2017, 04:17 PM) *

I updated the first post. Looks like I am missing payments from 2 of the first run people.

Second Run folks - hang tight. We are 1/2 way through building the second run. I'll be contacting you to forward payment, shipping info as I work through the first run and get closer to starting your run.

Thanks all!
Zach

I think just one Zach, I sent you the payment already.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 26 2017, 07:47 AM

QUOTE(nditiz1 @ Sep 25 2017, 10:12 PM) *

QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Sep 25 2017, 04:17 PM) *

I updated the first post. Looks like I am missing payments from 2 of the first run people.

Second Run folks - hang tight. We are 1/2 way through building the second run. I'll be contacting you to forward payment, shipping info as I work through the first run and get closer to starting your run.

Thanks all!
Zach

I think just one Zach, I sent you the payment already.

Yup. Just checked and there is was. Updated the first post. Thanks for fact checking me.

Zach

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 26 2017, 07:56 AM

Waiting on one more component I need before I can start work, the threaded aluminum rod for the Rennshifter knobs. I can start work on the Stockers now, (well, after the kids go to sleep tonight), and hopefully the rod will arrive this week.

Zach

Posted by: SKL1 Sep 26 2017, 08:40 PM

Looking forward to the second run- and the rennshifter mounting!


(drove the '73 today and the black plastic knob just doesn't do it!! I'll channel my inner 917 with the wood knob!)

Posted by: markhoward Sep 26 2017, 08:51 PM

superfly!

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 28 2017, 07:15 AM

The aluminum threaded rod for the Rennshift knobs showed up at my door yesterday.

All the materials are now in hand.

Zach

Posted by: Mblizzard Sep 28 2017, 08:07 AM

I am lucky to have one of these in my cay! A work of art and extremely functional.

Sat on the shelf for a year or so because my wife would not let me install it until the car looked better! confused24.gif

If you can get one of these I would highly recommend it! Not that this a reason to buy it but at car shows numerous people have pointed out how cool the knob was.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 2 2017, 08:43 AM

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First knob came off the lathe yesterday. Still several coats of oil needed to fill the grain. But. Yeah, I'm pleased with it.

Zach

Posted by: mbseto Oct 2 2017, 12:17 PM

QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Sep 24 2017, 11:47 AM) *

Its important to point out here that this is WAY DIFFERENT from the race knobs made by Porsche in the 60s and 70s. ...


So not a replica, but an homage?

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 2 2017, 12:29 PM

QUOTE(mbseto @ Oct 2 2017, 02:17 PM) *

QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Sep 24 2017, 11:47 AM) *

Its important to point out here that this is WAY DIFFERENT from the race knobs made by Porsche in the 60s and 70s. ...


So not a replica, but an homage?


Yup.
To the best of my knowledge, no one makes a replica. But I do know that one of my knobs is on a 917. So that's kinda cool.

I've thought about laying up some plywood and turning it to see how it would turn out. I don't know if there is a market for people who want unfinished plywood glued into their Porsches though.

Zach

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 5 2017, 12:29 PM

Just an update.
I currently have 5 knobs on the finishing block, and 1 on the lathe waiting for me to have some time in the evening to turn it. I should have all the first run Rennshifter knobs off the lathe and in the finishing block by the weekend.

The press fit knobs take a little longer since I have to machine the delrin inserts. I may get a batch of the inserts made this weekend when the last Rennshifter knob comes of the lathe. Then its boring the arbor for the insert and waiting for epoxy to dry.

Zach

Posted by: Cracker Oct 5 2017, 04:51 PM

Zach,

I have not received any paypal requests or PM's relating to the knob...was I supposed to do something beyond asking for one in this thread? They look great by the way!

Tony

Posted by: ConeDodger Oct 5 2017, 08:20 PM

QUOTE(Cracker @ Oct 5 2017, 07:51 PM) *

Zach,

I have not received any paypal requests or PM's relating to the knob...was I supposed to do something beyond asking for one in this thread? They look great by the way!

Tony


Tony you're not on either list. Maybe Zach hasn't gotten it updated?

Posted by: Cracker Oct 5 2017, 08:34 PM

Hmm? I posted immediately (after his post regarding a second run) on September 21st.

Tony

QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Oct 5 2017, 10:20 PM) *

QUOTE(Cracker @ Oct 5 2017, 07:51 PM) *

Zach,

I have not received any paypal requests or PM's relating to the knob...was I supposed to do something beyond asking for one in this thread? They look great by the way!

Tony


Tony you're not on either list. Maybe Zach hasn't gotten it updated?


Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 6 2017, 08:47 AM

Must have missed it. I'm adding you now Cracker.

When I have shipped some of the first run of knobs I'll start contacting the second run folks for payment. I try not to collect money too far ahead of when I think I'll have time to do the work.

Zach

Posted by: ConeDodger Oct 6 2017, 10:38 AM

QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Oct 6 2017, 11:47 AM) *

Must have missed it. I'm adding you now Cracker.

When I have shipped some of the first run of knobs I'll start contacting the second run folks for payment. I try not to collect money too far ahead of when I think I'll have time to do the work.

Zach


I agree with not collecting any money till you're ready to produce. There's always that one guy who starts feeling like you should ship the day after you collect the money and starts a "when should I start panicking" thread... av-943.gif

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 9 2017, 01:00 PM

Progress on the first run.
All the Rennshift knobs are off the lathe and on the oiling block.
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I like this picture because it really shows how the coats of oil build luster. the knobs to the left have more coats, the knobs to the left have less.

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I batched all the machining for the inserts. This is, far and away, my least favorite part of making these. It takes a lot of time, its critical, and the work is never seen once the knob is made.

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Each one has to be cut to size, trued on the lathe. Machine groves into it. The groves give the epoxy a little more surface area to hold to. Center is bored out. And finally a bell is cut on one end. The bell is really important as it makes install over the crush ring easier.

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All the inserts are epoxied in. Now I gotta wait for glue to dry. As humid as it is today, i'm probably done for the day.

Zach

Posted by: SKL1 Oct 11 2017, 12:03 AM

Just got my latest issue of 000- nice article about wood shift knobs!! Good timing as I think he'll be ready for run number 2 pretty soon!!Attached Image

Posted by: bahnzai Oct 11 2017, 12:33 AM

Glad that I caught up on this thread. Besides seeing the awesome work behind the scenes, I see I needed to follow the next step smile.gif
I was aimlessly awaiting a PM (without me doing anything)....sometimes I have to read directions twice.
What a really cool process and real craftsmanship.
Thanks!

Posted by: zaballosc Oct 11 2017, 07:11 AM

QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Sep 7 2017, 04:29 PM) *

These knobs.
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Looks like the last time I opened the group buy was spring of 2014

Details:
Cost will be $75, which includes shipping in the CONUS. If you live outside the CONUS we will work something out.

I'll probably end up making 20-30 knobs and that may be it for a few years.

Knobs are about 50mm in diameter. They all all 100% hand made, by me, here in York PA.

Here is how it works.
  • If you want one, post up. I'll add your name to this post. If your name isn't in this post, you won't be on my queue. Feel free to bug me if you don't see it.
  • What shifter is it going on?
  • How many do you want?
  • Send me a PM with your email address, home address, etc. I'll respond with my paypal address.
  • I ONLY ACCEPT PAYPAL! Seriously, no checks.
Finish will be tung oil and wax, as in years past. I no longer offer the acrylic finish as it had cracking issues for some members in very cold climates. The oil and wax takes longer, but its a bullet proof finish.

The knobs are very light weight, and attach to your car with the standard crush ring. If you have a threaded shifter lever, I can do a spin on if you tell me.

I make each knob to order, and your name on the list is the order I make them. I try to turn them around as quick as I can, but each one takes a solid weekend to do, from the first turns on the lathe to the last buff on the buffing wheel.
UPDATE 9/8/17 - Enough interest shown to order materials, so today I ordered materials. Should be able to start making the blanks in about 10 days.
UPDATE 9/10/17 - the first run will be 18 knobs. If more people want in I'll add you to the wait list. If enough people warrent a second run this fall, I'll make it. Likewise, if people move out of the first run for some reason, the wait list will move in and take their slot.

The Queue:
1 mepstein - rennshifter - PAID
2 mepstein - ? - PAID
3 bigkensteele - stock - PM received - PAID
4 markhoward - rennshifter PM received - PAID
5 markhoward - rennshifter PM received - PAID
6 Rleog - stock - PM received - PAID
7 nditiz1 -stock - PAID
8 Freezin 914 - stock - PM received - PAID
9 ConeDodger - renshifter - PAID
10 echocanyons - rennshifter - PAID
11 wes - rennshifter - PM received - PAID
12 somd914 - stock - PM received - PAID
13 somd914 - stock - PM received - PAID
14 Java2570 - stock - PM received - PAID
15 Steve - Renn - PM received - PAID
16 11tentths - renn - PM received -PAID
17 dlee6204 - stock - PM received - PAID
18 Eddie 914 - ? -PM received

Second Run!
19 Jett - stock - PM received
20 wysri9 - stock -
21 SKL1 -renn - PM received
22 SKL1 -renn - PM received
23 mepstein - rennshifter - PAID
24 KeithVonLaws - Ren
25 KeithVonLaws -stock
26 bahnzai - stock
27 bahnzai -renn
28 Cracker -Stock -PM received

I would like 1 for a rennshift please

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 12 2017, 06:34 PM

QUOTE(zaballosc @ Oct 11 2017, 09:11 AM) *


I would like 1 for a rennshift please

You got it.

You will be in the second run.

Zach

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 12 2017, 06:43 PM

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The first run Rennshift knobs are done. Buffed and waxed. I may buff on another coat of wax before I ship, but they look good now so I thought I'd post up a pic.

I also have 6 of the first run stock knobs off the lathe and in oil. 7th is done being turned but still needs sanding and oiling - so not yet off the lathe. Burning the candle at both ends a bit this week, but with the three day weekend and rainy nights it was time to make hay. Been in the shop every night after I get the kids to bed. I'm hopeful that by the end of the weekend all the first run knobs will be off the lathe. As humid as it is, the oil needs extra curing time before I can polish. Would be nice if this rain and humidity blew out.

Zach


Posted by: Steve Oct 12 2017, 08:24 PM

Wow!! Look awesome!! Thanks for doing this!!

Posted by: ConeDodger Oct 13 2017, 12:03 AM

That looks awesome Zach! wub.gif

Posted by: wes Oct 13 2017, 02:37 AM

Talent!
Thanks smile.gif

Posted by: somd914 Oct 15 2017, 06:21 AM

Awesome, thanks for the pics and progress updates beerchug.gif

Posted by: Shadowfax Oct 15 2017, 07:12 AM

Man those look nice. Would love one for my 911 but I just bought an OEM plastic knob headbang.gif

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 16 2017, 06:57 PM

All of the first round knobs are now polished.
Some of them still need the wax buffed on. Shipping for first wave could happen this week.

The first of the second round knobs is also off the lathe and in oil.

I guess I really need to send the PM to the second wave crew and start collecting money.

Zach

Posted by: ConeDodger Oct 16 2017, 07:00 PM

QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Oct 16 2017, 09:57 PM) *

All of the first round knobs are now polished.
Some of them still need the wax buffed on. Shipping for first wave could happen this week.

The first of the second round knobs is also off the lathe and in oil.

I guess I really need to send the PM to the second wave crew and start collecting money.

Zach


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Posted by: abes914 Oct 16 2017, 10:40 PM

If there's still room, please put me on the list for one-regular shifter is what I have.

Thanks

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 17 2017, 07:37 AM

There is room, I'll add you to the list Abe. Welcome aboard.

Zach

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 17 2017, 07:39 AM

I have 6 slots left in Run 2 and then it is filled. Come and fill them. I don't know when I'm going to be making these again. Hopefully not another 3 years, but who knows.

Zach

Posted by: Philip W. Oct 17 2017, 10:51 AM

would this fit on my Boxster?(97-stock shifter)

Posted by: wysri9 Oct 17 2017, 01:31 PM

QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Oct 17 2017, 06:39 AM) *

I have 6 slots left in Run 2 and then it is filled. Come and fill them. I don't know when I'm going to be making these again. Hopefully not another 3 years, but who knows.

Zach

Zach - those knobs look absolutely superb - indeed the bees knees! Happy to pay as soon as you let me know details. All I need now is the completed car to go around that fine knob....... biggrin.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

Posted by: SKL1 Oct 17 2017, 04:36 PM

Awaiting the PM for payment details as well- they look great- can't wait!

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 17 2017, 06:14 PM

QUOTE(Philip W. @ Oct 17 2017, 12:51 PM) *

would this fit on my Boxster?(97-stock shifter)


I have no idea.
Could you take the stock knob off and give me some measurements? Also take some pictures of the shaft without the knob and send them to me.

Zach

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 17 2017, 06:30 PM

Payment PMs have been sent for knobs 19 - 30. Thanks all!

Shipping supplies were bought today for all the first round knobs. Goal is to ship them Friday.

Zach

Posted by: Steve Oct 17 2017, 07:10 PM

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Posted by: Jett Oct 17 2017, 08:27 PM

Great news!

Posted by: bahnzai Oct 18 2017, 04:14 AM

PM replied and payment sent - 1 std, 1 rennshift
Thx!!

Posted by: SKL1 Oct 18 2017, 06:14 PM

Paypal sent for 2 rennshifter knobs.

Thx.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 24 2017, 08:28 AM

I did not get to mail off the Round 1 knobs Friday. A whole lotta life ended up getting in the way last week and I was unable to get back into my shop to put the final polish on them.

I'm printing up shipping labels today and hope to be able to put them in the mail this week.

Zach

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 31 2017, 06:54 AM

Update:
All the Group 1 and 2 of the Group 2 knobs are packaged up and will be dropped at the post office for mailing at lunch today. Happy Halloween everyone!

I've gotten payment for about 1/2 of the existing group 2 orders. If you have not done so yet, please send in payment.

The remaining Group 2 knobs are all in cut blanks. I won't be working on them tonight due to taking the kids trick or treating. But I do hope to get all the bases turned and epoxied into place tomorrow night.

I've also decided to cut off this iteration of the group buy with my existing orders. perhaps I will reopen one in the spring, but I don't know. It will depend on my time.

Thanks all!

Zach

Posted by: mepstein Nov 3 2017, 09:54 AM

I couldn’t be happier. Thanks Zach!


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Posted by: Mblizzard Nov 3 2017, 10:19 AM

QUOTE(mepstein @ Nov 3 2017, 07:54 AM) *

I couldn’t be happier. Thanks Zach!


Man he does good work!

Posted by: bigkensteele Nov 3 2017, 03:41 PM

Got mine yesterday and love it! Went out to install it and realized that I don't have a crush sleave. sad.gif Double checked the package to make sure I didn't miss it. I guess I thought it would come with the sleeve. No worries - Mark sells them for $8.

Thanks, Zach!

EDIT: Found a crush sleeve that I bought with one of Mark's repro knobs years ago. Had a hard time getting it installed as it is a very tight fit, but it finally went on and looks great!

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Posted by: dlee6204 Nov 3 2017, 04:29 PM

Got mine too! It looks fantastic! I can’t wait to install it


Thanks Zach

Posted by: markhoward Nov 4 2017, 12:20 PM

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Posted by: Jett Nov 4 2017, 05:21 PM

We received ours... my wife called it a work of art!

Posted by: Steve Nov 4 2017, 06:13 PM

Also love my knob!! Much better than the Momo shoe horn.
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Posted by: ConeDodger Nov 4 2017, 09:40 PM

No pictures, I’m pretty tired after 7 hours of driving. But I got mine and it’s beautiful! Thx Zach!

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Nov 6 2017, 06:53 PM

It makes me feel really good to see people happy with my work.

Thanks all of you.

The Second Run folks - your knobs are in progress. All of the blanks are based - which is to say that the delrin inserts are turned and put into the blanks. All the Rennshift knobs have the aluminum studs epoxied into place.

Zach

Posted by: wes Nov 6 2017, 08:12 PM

Got mine over the weekend and i couldn’t be happier! As mentioned above very well done and yes art, old time real craftsmanship, thank you.

Posted by: SKL1 Nov 6 2017, 11:19 PM

Mine are being made now and hopefully shipped around turkey day- can't wait! As close to a 917 as I'll ever get...

Posted by: Java2570 Nov 7 2017, 10:21 AM

Thanks Zach.....definitely worth it. Beautiful work!

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Posted by: Vacca Rabite Nov 20 2017, 08:12 AM

Just an update.
All the Group 2 knobs should get shipped soon after Thanksgiving. Plan is to make the final touches to the knobs after Thanksgiving since I'm off on Friday.

Zach

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Dec 5 2017, 09:09 AM




I wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone that took part in this run of knobs. The past couple years has been rough, and seeing people happy with the stuff I make goes a hell of a long way.

All of the second run knobs shipped yesterday. Some of you may start getting them as early as today.

As much as I like making these things, its always a relief when they are shipped off. They always take longer, start to finish, then I expect them too and they tie up a lot of time around the holidays.

I am considering partnering with one of our vendors in the future for these. That could work out really well for everyone.

Thanks again everyone!

Zach

Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 5 2017, 10:09 AM

No Zach. Thank you for sharing your talent. aktion035.gif

Posted by: SKL1 Dec 7 2017, 10:27 PM

Mine came today- look great! Can't wait to "install." My son liked them too- probably trying to figure out a way to put one on his GT3...

Posted by: abes914 Dec 7 2017, 10:33 PM

Thank you Zach for sharing this to the 914 world!
I received mine yesterday. I can't wait to install in my car.

Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 27 2018, 02:55 PM

I think I read somewhere that Zach was going to produce these to be sold through one of the vendors. So probably no more group buys? Anyway, Here is mine installed. Thanks again Zach for sharing your skill!


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Posted by: mepstein Jan 27 2018, 03:08 PM

I bought 3 so I’m set for a while.

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