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lieinbelieve · 01-14-2008, 12:25 AM

Here is the shifter I made out of Spalted Maple, it turned out sitting taller than I wanted due to I was unaware of how far into the shift handle the rod went (it's goes almost to the top of the stock knob). But it's not bad, instead of my hand resting on top of the knob while driving now I just kind of hold onto it. In case you don't know Spalting of wood occurs when the tree dies and falls to the ground, with the right humidity fungi start the decaying process. If you catch it soon enough while the wood is still solid and let it dry it looks great however wait too long and it's too soft to carve. There is another picture in my gallery of a different angle.

Islander · 01-14-2008, 08:46 AM

Nice - That looks really cool!

Just curious, how long does it take to carve one of those?

rmjdrift · 01-14-2008, 12:05 PM

very nice craftsmanship man looks so good

alreadydead · 01-14-2008, 01:54 PM

that is gorgeous, thanks for the explanation about the wood. would you be interested in making another one? I will pay you!

Codiac · 01-14-2008, 02:26 PM

Very cool!!

Mickey · 01-14-2008, 07:55 PM

Very Sharp

jpnca · 01-14-2008, 07:58 PM

Did you carve or turn it?

RunItHard · 01-14-2008, 08:10 PM

That is beautiful! And it won't burn your hand on hot summer days.

ThirdHorseman · 01-14-2008, 08:36 PM

Wow, that looks CRAZY!

I learned something new today!

RunItHard · 01-14-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by lieinbelieve

Is it only me, or does the pattern in the wood remind you of Marine Corps desert camouflage fatigues?

Semper Fi

jpnca · 01-14-2008, 11:56 PM

or a dimond back rattle snake

lieinbelieve · 01-19-2008, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Islander

Nice - That looks really cool!

Just curious, how long does it take to carve one of those?

It's hard to say because it took so long! Seriously it did take a long time I kind of was designing it as I went and I didn't expect the shift post to be so long which caused me some problems. Quessing I would say 20 hours.

lieinbelieve · 01-19-2008, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by alreadydead

that is gorgeous, thanks for the explanation about the wood. would you be interested in making another one? I will pay you!

Thanks for the complement, if I was going to make another one I would sell this one and make me a new one but it's a lot of time that I don't have right now..

lieinbelieve · 01-19-2008, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jpnca

Did you carve or turn it?

Carved it.

Cuda · 01-19-2008, 09:49 AM

Very nice Indeed....

01-14-2008, 12:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
lieinbelieve Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 35	Custom Shift Knob Here is the shifter I made out of Spalted Maple, it turned out sitting taller than I wanted due to I was unaware of how far into the shift handle the rod went (it's goes almost to the top of the stock knob). But it's not bad, instead of my hand resting on top of the knob while driving now I just kind of hold onto it. In case you don't know Spalting of wood occurs when the tree dies and falls to the ground, with the right humidity fungi start the decaying process. If you catch it soon enough while the wood is still solid and let it dry it looks great however wait too long and it's too soft to carve. There is another picture in my gallery of a different angle.

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rmjdrift Supporting Vendor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moorpark, Ca Posts: 994	very nice craftsmanship man looks so good __________________ 2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7 Slate, Double Cab 1990 Nissan 240sx - Daily Driver 1989 Nissan 240sx Pro Drift Spec (the HATCH) - FOR SALE - 1991 Nissan 240sx Pro Drift Spec (the COUPE) www.RMJMOTORSPORTS.com Performance Parts - Technical Consulting/Support - Track Proven

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alreadydead Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 28	wow that is gorgeous, thanks for the explanation about the wood. would you be interested in making another one? I will pay you!

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Codiac Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Helena, Montana Posts: 996	Very cool!! __________________ 08 Double Cab SR5 5.7 4x4 TRD Pyrite Mica IBTO Mods: Tinted Windows Hurst Shifter Kobalt Narrow Over Rail Tool Box Under Seat Storage Box Toyota Bed Mat Trailer Brake Conroller

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jpnca Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 2,104	Did you carve or turn it? __________________

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01-14-2008, 08:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Islander Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 42	Nice - That looks really cool! Just curious, how long does it take to carve one of those?

01-14-2008, 07:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mickey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 5,378	Very Sharp

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RunItHard Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 722	That is beautiful! And it won't burn your hand on hot summer days. __________________ In racing, speed costs money... How fast do you want to go?

01-14-2008, 08:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
ThirdHorseman Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 13	Wow, that looks CRAZY! I learned something new today!

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jpnca Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 2,104	or a dimond back rattle snake __________________

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Cuda Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boulder, Co. Posts: 122	Very nice Indeed....

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