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Beard · 07-10-2015, 09:45 AM

Played around on my mill today and this is the result. I modeled it after the original knob on my truck and scaled it up a bit. Enjoy.

Lou Boffa · 07-10-2015, 09:56 AM

thats beautiful work.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-10-2015, 10:34 AM

That's pretty awesome!

It is just for looks, or is it functional (can be screwed onto shifter handle).

Beard · 07-10-2015, 10:38 AM

It's on the truck right now. I'll shoot a picture when I get back home (Sunday).

Beard · 07-13-2015, 07:59 AM

Here it is.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-13-2015, 08:05 AM

Now you need to have a matching one on the transfer case shifter. Nice job it looks great

Beard · 07-13-2015, 08:08 AM

You sir, make a valid point.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-13-2015, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Now you need to have a matching one on the transfer case shifter. Nice job it looks great

looks good!

7tee · 07-13-2015, 08:56 AM

Very nice indeed...

In The Ten Ring · 07-13-2015, 11:54 AM

If I had a floor mounted shifter, I'd hit you with a request.

67_C-30 · 07-14-2015, 10:32 PM

I got bored and broke the CNC once too!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299439

webfoot · 07-15-2015, 12:58 AM

That looks awesome. My only complaint about aluminum shift knobs is that they get so hot.

Beard · 07-15-2015, 08:04 AM

Nice work on those dash knobs.

**special-K** · 07-15-2015, 08:32 PM

I hope you get bored again soon

feller · 07-15-2015, 10:17 PM

Hot in summer and cold in winter

Beard · 12-11-2015, 12:52 PM

Found time to make it a partner.

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-11-2015, 02:12 PM

Looks great...but you already knew that. Nice job

davepl · 12-11-2015, 02:44 PM

You should try painting the letter recesses as described in a recent thread on emblems. Basically fill the recess with paint, wipe the level area off with laquer thinner.

If they're aluminum a clear coat might prevent oxidation (clear anodizing would be better, but gets complicated).

Nice project!

trac209 · 12-11-2015, 02:47 PM

Nice work on both

ho70 · 12-11-2015, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davepl

You should try painting the letter recesses as described in a recent thread on emblems. Basically fill the recess with paint, wipe the level area off with laquer thinner.

If they're aluminum a clear coat might prevent oxidation (clear anodizing would be better, but gets complicated).

Nice project!

Yup-I'm gonna do that with the dash knobs

XwalkerX · 12-12-2015, 12:43 PM

awesome work!

chewychevy67 · 12-14-2015, 12:52 AM

Hey I was just wondering if something like this horn button center piece could be made on a CNC machine? I like this horn button but would love to have one made with gmc in the center instead of the bowtie.

07-10-2015, 09:45 AM	#1
Beard Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: MD Posts: 9	CNC + Boredom = Custom Shift Knob Played around on my mill today and this is the result. I modeled it after the original knob on my truck and scaled it up a bit. Enjoy. Attached Images

07-10-2015, 09:56 AM	#2
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: CNC + Boredom = Custom Shift Knob thats beautiful work. __________________ Figure out what you want--then figure out what you are willing to give up to get it.

07-10-2015, 10:34 AM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: CNC + Boredom = Custom Shift Knob That's pretty awesome! It is just for looks, or is it functional (can be screwed onto shifter handle). __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

07-10-2015, 10:38 AM	#4
Beard Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: MD Posts: 9	Re: CNC + Boredom = Custom Shift Knob It's on the truck right now. I'll shoot a picture when I get back home (Sunday).

07-13-2015, 07:59 AM	#5
Beard Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: MD Posts: 9	Re: CNC + Boredom = Custom Shift Knob Here it is. Attached Images

07-13-2015, 08:05 AM	#6
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: CNC + Boredom = Custom Shift Knob Now you need to have a matching one on the transfer case shifter. Nice job it looks great __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

07-13-2015, 08:08 AM	#7
Beard Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: MD Posts: 9	Re: CNC + Boredom = Custom Shift Knob You sir, make a valid point.

07-13-2015, 08:56 AM	#9
7tee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Fletcher, N.C. Posts: 309	Re: CNC + Boredom = Custom Shift Knob Very nice indeed...

07-13-2015, 11:54 AM	#10
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: CNC + Boredom = Custom Shift Knob If I had a floor mounted shifter, I'd hit you with a request.

07-14-2015, 10:32 PM	#11
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: CNC + Boredom = Custom Shift Knob I got bored and broke the CNC once too! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299439 __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

07-15-2015, 12:58 AM	#12
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Re: CNC + Boredom = Custom Shift Knob That looks awesome. My only complaint about aluminum shift knobs is that they get so hot. __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.

07-15-2015, 08:04 AM	#13
Beard Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: MD Posts: 9	Re: CNC + Boredom = Custom Shift Knob Nice work on those dash knobs.

07-15-2015, 08:32 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: CNC + Boredom = Custom Shift Knob I hope you get bored again soon __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-15-2015, 10:17 PM	#15
feller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: madison, IN. Posts: 484	Re: CNC + Boredom = Custom Shift Knob Hot in summer and cold in winter

12-11-2015, 12:52 PM	#16
Beard Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: MD Posts: 9	Re: CNC + Boredom = Custom Shift Knob Found time to make it a partner.



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12-11-2015, 02:12 PM	#17
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: CNC + Boredom = Custom Shift Knob Looks great...but you already knew that. Nice job __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

12-11-2015, 02:44 PM	#18
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: CNC + Boredom = Custom Shift Knob You should try painting the letter recesses as described in a recent thread on emblems. Basically fill the recess with paint, wipe the level area off with laquer thinner. If they're aluminum a clear coat might prevent oxidation (clear anodizing would be better, but gets complicated). Nice project! __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

12-11-2015, 02:47 PM	#19
trac209 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: winnipeg Posts: 1,107	Re: CNC + Boredom = Custom Shift Knob Nice work on both

12-12-2015, 12:43 PM	#21
XwalkerX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 529	Re: CNC + Boredom = Custom Shift Knob awesome work!

12-14-2015, 12:52 AM	#22
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,416	Re: CNC + Boredom = Custom Shift Knob Hey I was just wondering if something like this horn button center piece could be made on a CNC machine? I like this horn button but would love to have one made with gmc in the center instead of the bowtie. Attached Images

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