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> the Great 2017 Knob group buy, All knobs are shipped! THANK YOU!
VaccaRabite
post Oct 9 2017, 01:00 PM
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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
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post Oct 11 2017, 12:03 AM
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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
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post Oct 11 2017, 12:33 AM
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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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/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!
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post Oct 11 2017, 07:11 AM
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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
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post Oct 12 2017, 06:34 PM
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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
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post Oct 12 2017, 06:43 PM
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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/c1.staticflickr.com-1435-1507855392.1.jpg)

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

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post Oct 12 2017, 08:24 PM
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Wow!! Look awesome!! Thanks for doing this!!
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post Oct 13 2017, 12:03 AM
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That looks awesome Zach! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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post Oct 13 2017, 02:37 AM
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Talent!
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post Oct 15 2017, 06:21 AM
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Awesome, thanks for the pics and progress updates (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Oct 15 2017, 07:12 AM
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Man those look nice. Would love one for my 911 but I just bought an OEM plastic knob (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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post Oct 16 2017, 06:57 PM
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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.

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post Oct 16 2017, 07:00 PM
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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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post Oct 16 2017, 10:40 PM
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If there's still room, please put me on the list for one-regular shifter is what I have.

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post Oct 17 2017, 07:37 AM
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There is room, I'll add you to the list Abe. Welcome aboard.

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post Oct 17 2017, 07:39 AM
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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.

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post Oct 17 2017, 10:51 AM
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would this fit on my Boxster?(97-stock shifter)
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post Oct 17 2017, 01:31 PM
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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....... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Oct 17 2017, 04:36 PM
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Awaiting the PM for payment details as well- they look great- can't wait!
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post Oct 17 2017, 06:14 PM
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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.

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