A short video of how I make A gear knob from old skateboards. Shop: www.builtbybasil.com Instagram : builtbybasil Facebook: builtbybasil Twitter: BuiltByBasil
As someone who spends 50% of their free time skating, and 50% of their free time dicking around with cars, this is really cool. Very, very neat. I may have to try and find a project car to use one of these in. They look fantastic man!
Nice! I wanted a white knob so made one out of a Nissan wheelnut (Lug Nut?) a cupboard door knob and construction adhesive. worked great! When I saw the one in the Diresta video I thought it was made out of "Detroit Agate", didn't think to use plywood for something like this, will have to give it a go.
Awesome! Have you ever made one for a '13-16 Ford Focus ST? They have the pull-up reverse system, so I didn't know if that's something you've done before.
Casey Hardman There is a adaptor that can be made to work but it won't look very good. I will find a link for it later and send it to you. I am looking into making one that can work. I will keep you posted
Really nice gear knobs! Just one thought though - wouldn't it be easier to drill the final hole and cut the threads before chucking it up in the lathe and cutting the final shape?
Andrew (DadofTriplets) yes that would be easier but then I can't give people the choice of any gear knob because there are many different types of threads
No video but it is 4 lengths of 16mm box section and 3 pieces of 10x20mm solid. Drill and thread holes through in one of the pieces of solid drill holes in another to keep the end of the threaded bar. The rest of it it weld the lower part together with holes to accept the bolts
Car Throttle :D
As someone who spends 50% of their free time skating, and 50% of their free time dicking around with cars, this is really cool.
Very, very neat. I may have to try and find a project car to use one of these in. They look fantastic man!
newpa1n Thanks man
I love repurposing old used things. This is great! I bet they would make a beautiful bowl, or vase as well. 🥰👍
Wow! What an awesome finished product. That final show is unreal!
Nice! I wanted a white knob so made one out of a Nissan wheelnut (Lug Nut?) a cupboard door knob and construction adhesive. worked great!
When I saw the one in the Diresta video I thought it was made out of "Detroit Agate", didn't think to use plywood for something like this, will have to give it a go.
Deserves far mor than 400subs with the editing. No music n creativity
Excellent craftsmanship !
Absolutely Love it. Really custom made.
Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!
Nice knob.
Nice knob.
Pretty bad ass.
BASIL, Nice Job!
Niceeeeee! Love it!
Great work, I like these color.
honest have never seen a video with over 1000 views have 0 dislikes this is amazing
Fantastic 👍👌
Can you try do some with CNC machining be awesome to see some of automatic gear knob handle
the one with the metal is fuckin sick
That looks amazing..love it
Oh wow!
maybe add a coating or lacquer or some sort?
Really incredible job dude
Can you do other styles - thinking about the longer handle for a column shift manual.
Love this, how do I order.
Awesome! Have you ever made one for a '13-16 Ford Focus ST? They have the pull-up reverse system, so I didn't know if that's something you've done before.
Casey Hardman There is a adaptor that can be made to work but it won't look very good. I will find a link for it later and send it to you. I am looking into making one that can work. I will keep you posted
Sounds good, thanks!
i'd like that link as well please
4:48 scared the shit outta me. LOL
What is the black Material between the wood and the metal? This shift knobs look very nice. Good job!
so sick man
Really nice gear knobs! Just one thought though - wouldn't it be easier to drill the final hole and cut the threads before chucking it up in the lathe and cutting the final shape?
Andrew (DadofTriplets) yes that would be easier but then I can't give people the choice of any gear knob because there are many different types of threads
fair enough - I didn't realise there were many different thread types for different manufacturers (not a driver so I wouldn't know)
Good
cool vid
You selling these ???
I like my walk on part at the end, but why do I have to clean up!
Nice.☺️That clamping jig? Do you have drawing or video of making it?
No video but it is 4 lengths of 16mm box section and 3 pieces of 10x20mm solid. Drill and thread holes through in one of the pieces of solid drill holes in another to keep the end of the threaded bar. The rest of it it weld the lower part together with holes to accept the bolts
I'd like to order one of these for my 69 Beetle, are they still being made?
Sure are man you can find them on my website builtbybasil.com or you can email me what you are looking for
Whats that shaping bit you had on the lathe? I've been trying to find those for making spheres.
The part with a big curved edge is a file that has been going into a turning tool
Where can I get that metal rack that you used to keep the pieces of the board straight when clamping??
Vincent Cipri I made it out of 20x20 box section and 20x10 solid steel
Thank you!!
Ever thought of selling some I would love to have one for my honda
Justin Crossland I do sell the haha, link to my etsy is in the description
What is the name of the metal piece you inserted in the bottom?
It is a aluminium insert I have machined for me.
what kind of glue are you using?
. nothing ive tried holds up
Tyler Drayer polyurethane based wood glue the brand I use is soudal. works a treat
awesome I will look it up
where did you get the metal piece?
Errol Elli I made it on a metal lathe.
what are the other molds for?
Riley Jernigan the other molds are for different styles. The one with lots of points make a really good spiral effect
Do you sell those ?
Sure do man. Builtbybasil.com
Simon - you're just a serial glue-sniffer with an excuse to practice your passion - bon continuation : genius ! :-)
maybe add a coating or lacquer or some sort?
Tommy Be. They have a melamine finish. very hard and resistant