Weighted shift knob

[Grinder67]

What do you do when your knob doesn’t fit your hand properly? The stock knob is way too small for my 3XL hand so I started looking at the aftermarket companies. I checked Anarchy, Raceseng, Lathewerks etc. and found the Ashiko knob from Raceseng looked like something that might work. The price however didn’t work for me($100+ for a shift knob!!)

Being the owner of an antique 70 year old atlas lathe, I decided to make my own.I picked up a chunk of 303 stainless and went to work. As a rookie machinist it took me a couple of hours but was happy the way it turned out. The stock knob weighs in at 137 grams, mine 503. The extra weight really does help the shifting and I really like the shape, especially on the 1-2 shift. The other plus is no adaptor needed, just screw it on and tighten down. Total cost for the project, $18

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[Chef jpd]

Nice work!
My Lathewerks cost $175.
How did you get that finish?

 

[Grinder67]

Started with emery cloth and progressed all the way to 1000 grit wet/dry paper.

 

[fionic]

my lathewerks has been worth every penny. nearly 3 years, still perfect.

 

[Joe 5.0]

You should produce and sell these!

 

[Grinder67]

The knob I made is pretty plain. It works well for me, but it seems most people like all the color and engraving options available. Probably not much of a market for a simple knob.

 

[RileyZ]

Cool to see I am not the only one here that machined their own shift knob. Made this one with aluminum back in July and have since had it powder coated black.

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