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Old 07-15-2012, 12:19 PM   #1
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Working at a bowling alley, being a woodworker, and a car guy got my creative juices flowing. This was the outcome:



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And for those who think they're too big and bulky, a newer, sleeker style coming soon. (Left to right) The original bowling pin knob, two of my new style knobs (unfinished), and a Civic knob for size comparison.



If you're interested in one, PM me. I'm not selling in this thread. Just showcasing my work for feedback. Thanks for looking!

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Old 07-15-2012, 12:35 PM   #2
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Look pretty sharp, nice work!
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Old 07-15-2012, 01:54 PM   #3
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Old 07-15-2012, 08:46 PM   #4
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Very cool stuff, but they look kind of phallic to me. Either way, that's some quality work!
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Old 07-15-2012, 09:27 PM   #5
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Very cool stuff, but they look kind of phallic to me. Either way, that's some quality work!
Lol. Don't pretty much all shift knobs look thay way? Thanks.
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Old 07-15-2012, 10:33 PM   #6
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Too big/tall for me, but to each his own.

Quality work, though.
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Old 07-16-2012, 09:50 AM   #7
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Too big/tall for me, but to each his own.
I'm designing smaller ones at the moment.
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Old 07-16-2012, 11:06 AM   #8
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I'd like to see one left in classic bowling pin colors with all the dings/dents/scratches left in it, as well. Would be great in a nu-rat.
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Old 07-17-2012, 12:27 PM   #10
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Sent you a PM. Nice work! I'd like one if the price is in the right spot.
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Old 07-17-2012, 03:08 PM   #11
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clicked expecting the usual actual bowling pin shifter

so are these just the tops?
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so are these just the tops?
Correct.
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Is that a hydrodipped finish, or the actual grain of the wood being used?
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Old 07-17-2012, 04:00 PM   #14
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Is that a hydrodipped finish, or the actual grain of the wood being used?
The finish is polyurethane. The wood is all real, maple.
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I love mine!!! they're the perfect height!!!
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This is interesting.

Got me thinking about using the handle-end of a baseball bat with some poly finish to it.

Props. Looks good.
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Definitely interested to see the new smaller version, those are pretty badass. Would also match a nardi wheel pretty well.
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This is interesting.
Speaking of which, this is way off topic, but I'd really like to see that 87 Lancer in your signature.
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Working at a bowling alley, being a woodworker, and a car guy got my creative juices flowing. This was the outcome:



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This is really cool, having an idea like that is awesome, creativity overload, but for sure that brought you lots of work to do.
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Old 07-18-2012, 02:18 AM   #21
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This is interesting.

Got me thinking about using the handle-end of a baseball bat with some poly finish to it.

Props. Looks good.
Glad to inspire.

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Definitely interested to see the new smaller version, those are pretty badass. Would also match a nardi wheel pretty well.
I've actually been wanting to try and match a Nardi wheel.

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This is really cool, having an idea like that is awesome, creativity overload, but for sure that brought you lots of work to do.
Thanks. They've generated some interest, but I could use more work.



Well I got more pics to show off the different styles. Currently I have 3 distinct styles:

Fat Boy knob: Retains the original shape of the bowling pin. Burnt Natural Gloss and Red Mahogany Gloss





Skinny Boy knob: Lends a more "natural" shift knob feel. Dark Maple Satin.



Tall Boy knob: Still in development.
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Old 07-18-2012, 06:42 AM   #22
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Probs for doing something different !!

Really like those..

I think they would fit some of those VIP cars perfect !

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Old 07-18-2012, 08:39 PM   #23
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Probs for doing something different !!

Really like those..

I think they would fit some of those VIP cars perfect !

Nice work
Thanks man. I'd love to make one for a really high end car.
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Old 08-09-2012, 08:40 PM   #24
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I got mine in today! Great work and AWESOME customer service. He put up with my specific garbage and really went the extra mile on his end. Thanks again man!



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Got mine earlier in the week, and the quality is awesome!

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