Prototypes for custom wood shift knobs

[Lets_dudas]

Hey guys first post here so bare with me. I recently just got my e30 and thought of ways to improve with the knowledge I know. I've been a custom wood worker for 10+ years so first I thought replace my crappy autozone shift knob with the looks of custom hardwood shift knobs and I got to thinking that the r3v community might be interested in these as well. I just started turning a few shapes tonight but I am starting to research what most people like as there shift knob. So this process will all take a couple of weeks but I'm just gauging interest in this. Even if it's a couple of you I wouldn't mind helping out the community in any way possible. Here are the only two shapes I made tonight.


I haven't figured out pricing but I can tell you it will be a hell of a lot cheaper than certain places online. If I can get some feedback from all you on certain shapes and if you want. And here's one of a knob I plan to make soon. Sticking with the 3 stripes of bmw

Thanks guys

[oliver.r]

theres a guy on here that would make wood knobs, idk if hes still around

[Nick_S]

This one doesn't look very ergonomic







But seriously, nice looking work. I may consider one depending on price.

[ccsdo5]

I really like that second one. wood shift knobs are cool. I have a wood steering wheel now, and honestly wouldn't mind a sweet custom made shift knob. Especially if the staining could match my wheel. I look forward to seeing how these do. If you make them I'll be buying one for sure!

[ahlem]

How are you attaching them?

[dirtbag30]

i really like that first one. i would be interested depending on price.

[88e30is]

I have a wooden momo shift knob currently. Love it.

Very similar to this one.

[shedby_budwin]

What kinds of wood are you using?

[Lets_dudas]

Hey guys thanks for the feedback. The reason they are prototypes is because I'm still thinking of a way to attach them. I am using many different woods like mahogany, cocobolo, olive wood, etc. You name the wood, I can get it. These two were just turned out of maple because I had some scrap laying around

[ThatOneEuroE30]

If you could make something like what 88e30is posted I would definitely be a buyer if the price was right.

[5ickride]

Would love one of these. Would be cool also if you could carve out a roundel to place sticker on.

[DasTaco]

I would be 100% in. They look awesome.

[ThatOneEuroE30]

I have a wooden momo shift knob currently. Love it.

Very similar to this one.

Where did you get that shift knob i want...alot...

[ST1G]

I like the first one. I attached the purple heart shift knob I made by drilling the hole in it just the right size for the shaft so it was a friction fit. I also added lead shot inside the hole at the top with a stopper so that it had some weight.

[Lets_dudas]

Okay guys I turned the layered one today and came up with a shape I personally like and it will be in my car with my akg shifter.


And in reference to an afternoon treat. I plan on making a knob like the momo one posted this weekend. Thanks for the interest and the knobs will likely be the $60-70 range depending on wood and certain shapes that are harder to make than others. Stay tuned!