Turning a Custom Shifter Knob & Tapping a Threaded Insert - Woodturning [Walnut Burl]

[@jonsayre9404]

Very nice!! I do remember all those 4 speed knobs on cars in 60s and 70s. You did a great job in reproduction

[@ChadEamesWoodWorks]

Thanks!

[@matthewschmalz852]

Nice to see something a little different! I'm sure your customer will love it!

[@ChadEamesWoodWorks]

Thanks! Yeah, I’m trying to mix it up a bit even though these small projects aren’t always so popular. Thanks for watching!

[@RockFordAs]

Great job, I have been doing these for Model A for a few years. Hope to see more of your videos.

[@susanwinter2896]

Beautiful!

[@search2learn776]

Beautiful job 🇮🇶

[@mimigaridi7277]

Well done SIR...I ll try to do thé same item with sapin wood...Mohamed from Algiers...

[@VLOGISGARAGE]

what produkt did you use to make it shine?

[@sdkreviewdz]

Please how I can made a shift of Mercedes Benz 190e with multiple axes

[@stephenbell9169]

I agree, good job on reproducing an old style shift knob. I would have loved one in burl. 👍🤙

[@dr.skipkazarian5556]

Hi Chad....ideally, the cutting edge tool would be fixed in a stable and static position on the tool guide and introduced to the stock in order to maintain centered integrity (since guiding by hand is not very stable); which makes me wonder if you can purchase a tool rest that would accommodate such a set up. You did an excellent fabrication nonetheless! Be well and stay healthy.

[@ChadEamesWoodWorks]

Thanks, Skip! I always appreciate your helpful comments. You’re completely right and I imagine I could buy or build something that would increase the precision and rigidity significantly. Tolerances for wood are nothing compared to tolerances in metal, so I knew it would be an uphill battle. Haha. I did another one with better results. My biggest mistake was that I didn’t have the end trued up before I started drilling, so I screwed myself from the start (pun intended). 😁 I did add a little taper to get the tap started, which helped, but figured I’d let people see me mess up then try to fix it. That’s just part of making after all. Luckily, I only have to make three inserts. Thanks for watching! Take care.

[@seemorevid1]

Nice job and good, clear exposition. Brass is also workable with woodturning tools, and not difficult to drill and tap. The aluminum threads, especial fine threads, would not stand up as well to an application that would require the part to be removed and reattached frequently. Obviously not the case with a shifter knob. Well done! Good idea to use the bolt as a part holder!

[@ChadEamesWoodWorks]

Thanks, Ron! I didn’t think about brass, but I’ll keep that in mind for future projects. I was a little iffy about the aluminum, but like you pointed out, it’s not going to be stressed or have any load applied to it so I figured it was worth a shot. Thanks for watching and for the brass idea!

[@georgecuyler7563]

Thank you for leaving the closed caption on long enough for me to read. I live with both dyslexia and erlin syndrome.

[@robertrose6548]

very nice mate did you do ya own spindle lock ?

[@ChadEamesWoodWorks]

Thanks... not sure what you’re referring to...?

[@robertrose6548]

@@ChadEamesWoodWorks the little knob ya turn that stops the chuck from spinning

[@ChadEamesWoodWorks]

I thought that's what you meant, but wasn't sure why you were asking. Yes, I have one but I have never used it - I've never found it necessary. Why do you ask?

[@robertrose6548]

@@ChadEamesWoodWorks mine don't have it was thinking of drilling and tapping like yours cheers rob

[@gabrielarellano4356]

Hello. Can you make a direct install black knob for Penn Affinity Spinning reel 7000? I can pay.

[@ChadEamesWoodWorks]

Hi Gabriel... sorry I missed your question about a knob for your reel. I'm afraid I'm not familiar enough with reels to ensure I make something functional.

[@gabrielarellano4356]

@@ChadEamesWoodWorks It's ok. Thank you for your reply. More power!