Making a Porsche 917 Style Shift Ball

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  • Опубликовано: 30 дек 2020
  • I've always wanted to make a Porsche 917 style shift ball. This layered wooden ball is an iconic 1960's style shift ball. It's 55 - 58 mm in diameter and with the stainless base, has good weight. Wooden shifters are a style element that I like. It's got a 1960's European flair about it that I believe will match the "feel" I'm looking for in this build.
    If you'd like to build your own - follow along.
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Комментарии • 141

  • @paullatour7012
    @paullatour7012 3 года назад +1

    I would absolutely buy a NO FEAR Throttle Stop Garage T Shirt!

  • @siem8160
    @siem8160 3 года назад

    Wood? I got the wrong channel!
    Seriously, it's always exciting to see so much technicality.
    These shift balls are real jewels.

  • @mattmorris8482
    @mattmorris8482 3 года назад

    I didn't realize how much that shifter bothered me until you fixed it. Those are beautiful.

  • @ethstatt237
    @ethstatt237 3 года назад

    Impressive ingenuity turning the shift knobs on your drill press! I never would have thought of that.

  • @SeanHodgins
    @SeanHodgins 3 года назад

    Love it. I plan on doing matching wooden steering wheel and shift knob in the 240 whenever I get around to it. Always loved the look of the 3 spoke wooden steering wheel in my Grandpas Jag XJ12.

  • @nickk1658
    @nickk1658 3 года назад

    Man oh man, do they ever look GREAT!

  • @reallyanti
    @reallyanti 3 года назад +1

    Really enjoy the bloopers at the end. I go through the exact same internal dialogue when filming lol

    • @ThrottleStopGarage
      @ThrottleStopGarage  3 года назад +2

      The best ones are when I curse at the camera as I bash into it for the fifth time during a shot. LOL.

  • @nickvitobovino3486
    @nickvitobovino3486 Год назад +1

    Looks amazingly beautiful
    Now I want one for my Porsche built

  • @bradmaas6875
    @bradmaas6875 3 года назад

    Picky=OCD. Been there, done that. Thanx for the wood finishing tips. Beautiful work.

  • @matthewdupuis232
    @matthewdupuis232 3 года назад

    Every time I do something in my own shop I hold myself up to Craig standards, and sadly I can almost never say that I come close. It's not just no fear of failure, it's amazingly skilled hands and genius levels of general knowledge that make you so formidable, not to mention the little tools you build like the sanding jig or even the lathe chisel rest. They seem so simple yet they represent a level of thought that eludes me most of the time. I'm happy to contribute baubles like the shifter knob bases whenever I can: my reward is watching you in action.

    • @ThrottleStopGarage
      @ThrottleStopGarage  3 года назад

      Thanks buddy - I really couldn't do this without your help and support. In truth, what drives me forward is our road-trip dream.

  • @kylechapman502
    @kylechapman502 3 года назад

    Love the ingenuity! No lathe, no problem!

  • @cestusfr
    @cestusfr 3 года назад

    With light woods, it would make amazing Christmas tree ornaments.

  • @gayshelley2677
    @gayshelley2677 3 года назад

    WOW, fantastic surface finish on all the gear knobs. Great work Craig and specialist tools from your 3D printer. Ian in G.B

  • @FoolishPursuitForce
    @FoolishPursuitForce 3 года назад

    Lovely! They look even better in person!

  • @anidiotinaracingcar4874
    @anidiotinaracingcar4874 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful

  • @lannysanders6043
    @lannysanders6043 3 года назад

    nice looking options. hang in there- getting closer every day.

  • @athalc
    @athalc 3 года назад

    Swap you a single malt for one of your factory seconds for my old mans sailboat!
    Enjoying your projects while I have none😁
    Happy 2021 to you and D!

    • @ThrottleStopGarage
      @ThrottleStopGarage  3 года назад

      LOL - 2 kids...best projects ever. Have a great year buddy.

  • @harrybic
    @harrybic 3 года назад

    Stunning looking knobs!

  • @ericromano3453
    @ericromano3453 3 года назад +7

    I love this style shift knob, great work!

  • @korosuchimu1479
    @korosuchimu1479 3 года назад

    Really cool, I really like the darker one. Very subtle ✌

  • @RadicalEagle
    @RadicalEagle 3 года назад +4

    Brilliant result. Your videos are really inspiring, and getting to learn from your experiences is a real privilege. "A little bit of ingenuity and no fear of failure" is going to be my motto for 2021.

  • @chaseweeks2708
    @chaseweeks2708 3 года назад

    Definitely doing something like this in my next car. Looks awesome.

  • @oznemur
    @oznemur 3 года назад

    Dude, those are beautiful!

  • @fordyootbling2189
    @fordyootbling2189 3 года назад

    Love your work Mr. Throttle. A pillar drill is really just a vertical lathe. The purist woodworker guys will choke on that one. I made one using Jarrah and pine. Not your standard of work but satisfying. Keep up the good work.

    • @ThrottleStopGarage
      @ThrottleStopGarage  3 года назад

      Thanks...now if that Morse taper would just hold and quit falling out!

  • @robertdowns1786
    @robertdowns1786 3 года назад

    Great finished products! You should sell/auction any extras you don’t have a home for. I know I would be an interested party.

  • @RandomGuyWithaMazda
    @RandomGuyWithaMazda 3 года назад

    oh man those are beautiful, you really cant even buy something, even a very expensive knob, that looks quite that good.

    • @ThrottleStopGarage
      @ThrottleStopGarage  3 года назад

      Thanks - much appreciated. I'm happy with how it looks - can't wait to drive it.

  • @michaelevans7013
    @michaelevans7013 3 года назад

    Great detail, nice final touches. Stay safe

  • @mndlessdrwer
    @mndlessdrwer 2 года назад

    I think the one you showed in close-up first, the one with the Brazilian Leopardwood, was my favorite as well. The texture in your darker wood is really cool, and I like how the texture got flipped around the central walnut banding. I'd probably still try to keep compatibility with the rubbery shift knob just so you can switch over to it if necessary or if the preference hits you to have that shift knob instead.

    • @ThrottleStopGarage
      @ThrottleStopGarage  2 года назад +1

      I've got several options. We'll see how it all comes together when I hit that stage. When the interior goes in, that's when some of these ideas shine (I hope).

  • @polloloci21
    @polloloci21 3 года назад

    Dude- that’s so awesome

  • @AdmiralSenn
    @AdmiralSenn 3 года назад

    Beautiful work!

  • @johngreen8693
    @johngreen8693 3 года назад

    Love it and love one for my 996. Just need to try to make one...

  • @joell439
    @joell439 3 года назад

    beautiful knob - Picky is why this channel is so informative, including no fear of failing. Happy New Year! 2021 is going to be awesome. 👍👍😎👍👍

  • @MoodSwingZX
    @MoodSwingZX 3 года назад

    I like the first to the right ;)

  • @RichardLangis
    @RichardLangis 3 года назад

    Wow those are amazing!

  • @RR3EURO
    @RR3EURO 3 года назад

    wow those came out nice.

  • @kristoffer-robinlotze7273
    @kristoffer-robinlotze7273 3 года назад

    Beautiful! 😀😍
    I've done a few things on the drill press as well but I'm usually using a file for forming the wood. 😀

  • @markc8602
    @markc8602 3 года назад

    Looks amazing, so you will definitely have to build 3 more cars for the other knobs to go onto

    • @ThrottleStopGarage
      @ThrottleStopGarage  3 года назад

      Or just change them to suit my mood. LOL.

    • @markc8602
      @markc8602 3 года назад

      @@ThrottleStopGarage you could do the same with 3 cars 😃

  • @EcotecFC
    @EcotecFC 3 года назад

    Stumbled across you channel today looking for info on how to make composite body panels. Love your work, subbed and can't wait for more

  • @BakimOnarimGarage
    @BakimOnarimGarage 3 года назад

    Very good man nice project 👍👍👍👍

  • @tylerkeeling5806
    @tylerkeeling5806 3 года назад

    Awesome design! Good idea and I love your attitude. Subscribed :)

  • @themechanic6117
    @themechanic6117 3 года назад

    amazing work !

  • @carchaeology8260
    @carchaeology8260 3 года назад +1

    This is exactly what I've been working on this week, I'm taking a slightly different approach but really love the result, really inspiring. Happy new year

  • @willischumer6718
    @willischumer6718 4 месяца назад

    Tolle Arbeit.❗👍 👏 🤝

  • @jonsquatch
    @jonsquatch 3 года назад +1

    Lovely work, can't wait to see more!

  • @AndyFromm
    @AndyFromm 3 года назад +4

    Love it, Happy New Year!

  • @Overlord341
    @Overlord341 3 года назад

    Man, I love the whole project so far, but those are absolutely gorgeous. The wood will be a wonderful counterpoint to the CF pieces.

  • @WolfHausMotorwerks
    @WolfHausMotorwerks 3 года назад

    great work man!

  • @TurbineResearch
    @TurbineResearch 3 года назад +1

    Yesssss! This is awesome! Always loved the 917 shift knob

  • @jamiehipperson
    @jamiehipperson 3 года назад

    Thank you, I will be making a few of these now!! Love it!

  • @BradParler
    @BradParler 3 года назад +1

    Your videos never disappoint. Keep up the awesome work! Happy New Year!!

  • @bubbajoexxx
    @bubbajoexxx 3 года назад

    Happy new year

  • @davidevans8826
    @davidevans8826 3 года назад +1

    Wow that is some serious crafts Man shift going on there lol Happy new year really enjoy your show

  • @bittired7159
    @bittired7159 3 года назад

    Happy new year, looking forward to seeing how much progress you make in 2021. You and a couple of other RUclips channels have inspired me to start to restore my fathers 40 year old motorcycle (it’s been sitting outside in the garden for the last 30 years).

    • @ThrottleStopGarage
      @ThrottleStopGarage  3 года назад

      Happy new year! Have fun working on your Father's motorcycle.

  • @jayinmi3706
    @jayinmi3706 3 года назад

    I had to scroll down to look for "balls" jokes. lol...these look sweet!

  • @jonnymiskatonic
    @jonnymiskatonic 3 года назад

    I'd love to see a take on this where it's segmented like that but sort of the flattened oval shape of the 120 series knob.

    • @ThrottleStopGarage
      @ThrottleStopGarage  3 года назад

      Interesting idea. I'd have to see if I can find the original knob...that's not been in the car since 2006.

  • @jasonoryszczak4780
    @jasonoryszczak4780 3 года назад

    awesome videos. love the detail you put into your videos. what type of computer programs are you running? im just starting an engine swap and think some computer programs might help in design maybe? thank you in advance. once again awesome videos.

    • @ThrottleStopGarage
      @ThrottleStopGarage  3 года назад +1

      Fusion 360 for CAD work is excellent even for beginners.

  • @cestusfr
    @cestusfr 3 года назад

    Happy New Year to you! ^__-

  • @moose1875
    @moose1875 2 года назад

    What a beautiful shit knob. I really want to try this.

  • @VacFink
    @VacFink 3 года назад +1

    Hoonigan's Autofocus channel has a great baby blue Amazon if your keen to see another custom.

    • @ThrottleStopGarage
      @ThrottleStopGarage  3 года назад +1

      I know the car. It was just painted and now is popping up all over social media.

  • @gafrers
    @gafrers 3 года назад

    Eww working with dead tree carcasses. 😂
    Wonderful results and relatively simple
    Happy 2021

  • @Trumppower
    @Trumppower 3 года назад

    Damn they look like fine, are those for sale?

  • @KeitoSwan
    @KeitoSwan Год назад +1

    Would you be willing to share the file to print those shapes to make sure the circle shape is good?

    • @ThrottleStopGarage
      @ThrottleStopGarage  Год назад

      Sure - I'll see if I can find the files. I'll post here if I find them.

  • @TonyLongson
    @TonyLongson 3 года назад

    Hello, I’ll buy your black shifter knob for my “triple black” MGA restoration...

    • @ThrottleStopGarage
      @ThrottleStopGarage  3 года назад

      Thanks Tony - I'm not selling anything. You just never know. I also have another car that uses this transmission, so I may swap it into that car.

  • @samuelhugger5320
    @samuelhugger5320 2 года назад

    Can I buy one lol

  • @bryanterrell8538
    @bryanterrell8538 3 года назад

    Woow woow 😍💋 💝💖❤️

  • @dury10
    @dury10 2 года назад

    You are not a true Canadian if you don’t use Maple 🍁

  • @Dannerrrr
    @Dannerrrr 3 года назад

    "dashes" of wood. what a dad joke.

    • @ThrottleStopGarage
      @ThrottleStopGarage  3 года назад

      I wasn't even trying!

    • @Dannerrrr
      @Dannerrrr 3 года назад

      @@ThrottleStopGarage maybe some dashes of wood on your dash? Gauge rings? Glove box pull?