Making a Porsche 917 Style Shift Ball

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  • Опубліковано 30 гру 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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КОМЕНТАРІ • 141

  • @paullatour7012
    @paullatour7012 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @siem8160
    @siem8160 3 роки тому

    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 роки тому

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

  • @nickk1658
    @nickk1658 3 роки тому

    Man oh man, do they ever look GREAT!

  • @ethstatt237
    @ethstatt237 3 роки тому

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

  • @SeanHodgins
    @SeanHodgins 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @reallyanti
    @reallyanti 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @ThrottleStopGarage
      @ThrottleStopGarage  3 роки тому +2

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

  • @ericromano3453
    @ericromano3453 3 роки тому +7

    I love this style shift knob, great work!

  • @matthewdupuis232
    @matthewdupuis232 3 роки тому

    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 роки тому

      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 роки тому

    Love the ingenuity! No lathe, no problem!

  • @FoolishPursuitForce
    @FoolishPursuitForce 3 роки тому

    Lovely! They look even better in person!

  • @RadicalEagle
    @RadicalEagle 3 роки тому +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.

  • @nickvitobovino3486
    @nickvitobovino3486 Рік тому +1

    Looks amazingly beautiful
    Now I want one for my Porsche built

  • @bradmaas6875
    @bradmaas6875 3 роки тому

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

  • @anidiotinaracingcar4874
    @anidiotinaracingcar4874 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @cestusfr
    @cestusfr 3 роки тому

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

  • @gayshelley2677
    @gayshelley2677 3 роки тому

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

  • @harrybic
    @harrybic 3 роки тому

    Stunning looking knobs!

  • @polloloci21
    @polloloci21 3 роки тому

    Dude- that’s so awesome

  • @oznemur
    @oznemur 3 роки тому

    Dude, those are beautiful!

  • @korosuchimu1479
    @korosuchimu1479 3 роки тому

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

  • @lannysanders6043
    @lannysanders6043 3 роки тому

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

  • @RichardLangis
    @RichardLangis 3 роки тому

    Wow those are amazing!

  • @AdmiralSenn
    @AdmiralSenn 3 роки тому

    Beautiful work!

  • @BradParler
    @BradParler 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @chaseweeks2708
    @chaseweeks2708 3 роки тому

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

  • @jonsquatch
    @jonsquatch 3 роки тому +1

    Lovely work, can't wait to see more!

  • @themechanic6117
    @themechanic6117 3 роки тому

    amazing work !

  • @fordyootbling2189
    @fordyootbling2189 3 роки тому

    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 роки тому

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

  • @michaelevans7013
    @michaelevans7013 3 роки тому

    Great detail, nice final touches. Stay safe

  • @TurbineResearch
    @TurbineResearch 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @jamiehipperson
    @jamiehipperson 3 роки тому

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

  • @AndyFromm
    @AndyFromm 3 роки тому +4

    Love it, Happy New Year!

  • @athalc
    @athalc 3 роки тому

    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 роки тому

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

  • @carchaeology8260
    @carchaeology8260 3 роки тому +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

  • @bittired7159
    @bittired7159 3 роки тому

    Happy new year, looking forward to seeing how much progress you make in 2021. You and a couple of other UA-cam 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 роки тому

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

  • @johngreen8693
    @johngreen8693 3 роки тому

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

  • @joell439
    @joell439 3 роки тому

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

  • @RandomGuyWithaMazda
    @RandomGuyWithaMazda 3 роки тому

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

    • @ThrottleStopGarage
      @ThrottleStopGarage  3 роки тому

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

  • @MoodSwingZX
    @MoodSwingZX 3 роки тому

    I like the first to the right ;)

  • @Overlord341
    @Overlord341 3 роки тому

    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 роки тому

    great work man!

  • @mndlessdrwer
    @mndlessdrwer 2 роки тому

    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 роки тому +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).

  • @davidevans8826
    @davidevans8826 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @RR3EURO
    @RR3EURO 3 роки тому

    wow those came out nice.

  • @willischumer6718
    @willischumer6718 3 місяці тому

    Tolle Arbeit.❗👍 👏 🤝

  • @robertdowns1786
    @robertdowns1786 3 роки тому

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

  • @BakimOnarimGarage
    @BakimOnarimGarage 3 роки тому

    Very good man nice project 👍👍👍👍

  • @tylerkeeling5806
    @tylerkeeling5806 3 роки тому

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

  • @EcotecFC
    @EcotecFC 3 роки тому

    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

  • @kristoffer-robinlotze7273
    @kristoffer-robinlotze7273 3 роки тому

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

  • @bubbajoexxx
    @bubbajoexxx 3 роки тому

    Happy new year

  • @jayinmi3706
    @jayinmi3706 3 роки тому

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

  • @markc8602
    @markc8602 3 роки тому

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

    • @ThrottleStopGarage
      @ThrottleStopGarage  3 роки тому

      Or just change them to suit my mood. LOL.

    • @markc8602
      @markc8602 3 роки тому

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

  • @cestusfr
    @cestusfr 3 роки тому

    Happy New Year to you! ^__-

  • @jasonoryszczak4780
    @jasonoryszczak4780 3 роки тому

    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 роки тому +1

      Fusion 360 for CAD work is excellent even for beginners.

  • @VacFink
    @VacFink 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @ThrottleStopGarage
      @ThrottleStopGarage  3 роки тому +1

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

  • @moose1875
    @moose1875 2 роки тому

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

  • @jonnymiskatonic
    @jonnymiskatonic 3 роки тому

    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 роки тому

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

  • @Trumppower
    @Trumppower 3 роки тому

    Damn they look like fine, are those for sale?

  • @KeitoSwan
    @KeitoSwan Рік тому +1

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

    • @ThrottleStopGarage
      @ThrottleStopGarage  Рік тому

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

  • @gafrers
    @gafrers 3 роки тому

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

  • @TonyLongson
    @TonyLongson 3 роки тому

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

    • @ThrottleStopGarage
      @ThrottleStopGarage  3 роки тому

      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 роки тому

    Can I buy one lol

  • @bryanterrell8538
    @bryanterrell8538 3 роки тому

    Woow woow 😍💋 💝💖❤️

  • @dury10
    @dury10 2 роки тому

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

  • @Dannerrrr
    @Dannerrrr 3 роки тому

    "dashes" of wood. what a dad joke.

    • @ThrottleStopGarage
      @ThrottleStopGarage  3 роки тому

      I wasn't even trying!

    • @Dannerrrr
      @Dannerrrr 3 роки тому

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