Another “heavyweight knob”......

[s3c chris]

Hi all.

I know a few of you have imported stainless steel gearknobs from the USA and commented on how much better the gerachange has felt.

I thought I would share some pictures of the one I have had made in the UK by Mark Hines of “ The Lathe Cave”.

The knob is made in two parts, the top sphere and a separate collar which screws against it to lock it in place on the gearstick. A counterbore in the collar allows a degree of height adjustment and there is a recess for the gaiter to locate in.

Workmanship is first class and I am very pleased with it.
Mark is happy to make more if anyone is interested and the price, although not cheap, is much less than importing one from the USA. Contact Mark via his email;
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Regards Chris.

[s3c chris]

Hi.

Sadly I haven’t been able to fit the new knob yet. The car is “on holiday” while some building work has been going on at home. It should be back next week though.

It sounds daft but it somehow feels more tactile than the original one and as the colllar has a spanner flat machined on it it should be easier to fit and remove without the need for pipe grips (judging by the state of the original).

Time will tell but I think it will be an improvement (hopefully).

Incidentally, Mark seems quite happy to undertake small one off items like this so it may be worth bearing it in mind.....

Regards Chris.