"daender" (daender)
12/17/2015 at 16:47 • Filed to: None
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"daender" (daender)
12/17/2015 at 16:47 • Filed to: None | 1
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I’ve just about given up on trying to search for an original Nardi wooden teardrop 5-speed shift knob to complete my Miata’s interior upgrade. If I lend my OEM knob and a few additional measurements/details, then could someone here be able to lathe a near-copy of its shape out of African mahogany?
I want to get as close to possible to the shape shared by the wooden and faux-leather NB knobs as possible while maintaining weight around 6 to 7 ounces. So, anyone on here think they can make a near-perfect replica of this sought after accessory?
davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
> daender
12/17/2015 at 16:51 |
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https://www.facebook.com/917shiftknobs/
This guy might be able to do it. I have a “second” on the way from him as an art piece for my desk.
Future next gen S2000 owner
> daender
12/17/2015 at 16:52 |
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I’m a Craftsman. I’ve got wood.
Chris Clarke
> daender
12/17/2015 at 17:01 |
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My wife has just about perfected polishing knob.
Bluecold
> daender
12/17/2015 at 17:12 |
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I know that Dave ‘cannonfodder’ Stephens over at home-barista.com can probably make one for you.
http://www.home-barista.com/marketplace/cu…
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daender
> Bluecold
12/17/2015 at 17:22 |
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Damn, this might be the perfect guy to make it happen! Thanks!
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daender
> davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
12/17/2015 at 17:23 |
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I’ll contact him soon, I just need to get some final measurements once I get a hold of the more common 6-speed Nardi knob. Thanks!
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davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
> daender
12/17/2015 at 17:26 |
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Sure thing. Not sure if he’s done ones with the base that your Miata knob uses, but I’d guess he’d be able to source what he needs if not.
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daender
> davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
12/17/2015 at 17:32 |
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I’m not sure where to source a chrome shift knob ring like but if the wooden portion can be completed then the ring can come next. If it can’t be found, then I’ll just have to find someone who can mill one out and get it chrome-plated.
Roadster Man
> daender
12/17/2015 at 18:04 |
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I bet you can go over to Miata.net and someone who owns one will be happy to take some measurements for you.
CaptDale - is secretly British
> daender
12/17/2015 at 18:18 |
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I might have been able to if I didn’t loan out my lathe and now its broken.
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daender
> Roadster Man
12/17/2015 at 18:24 |
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Man, I’ve been trying on the ‘01 SE thread but no one seems to acknowledge me!
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Roadster Man
> daender
12/17/2015 at 18:57 |
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Really? Jerks. Those guys are usually happy to help with just about anything.
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davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
> daender
12/17/2015 at 19:12 |
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I’d assume it's a pretty industry-standard (to JDM) part.
The Compromiser
> daender
12/17/2015 at 22:08 |
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Wondered why you wanted a pot thrower with an erection....