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Doug W. · Apr 25th, 2003, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MiniFEB29
Doug I take it these work on any mini and not just the MCS? Also what would shipping a hunk of steel like this to the uk cost?

Yep, it fits all MINI's. Got a BMW version, as well.

Shipping is free in the States, but I charge $5.00 to Air Mail to the UK.
I need to put something on my site, to reflect that; on my list of "things to do"!

Thanks!

Hat · Apr 25th, 2003, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Doug W.
Well, you can explain it any way you like, but I've been a toolmaker for 25 years, and my $40K machine and $5K software program don't do anything "crooked" unless that's what I intended.

Doug

or you mount it in the chuck wrong

only kidding...

Andy@Ross-Tech.com · Apr 25th, 2003, 02:47 AM

Notice in the pic I took that the camera is to the left of the knob. As a result, the R looks to be curved down the side, which it is!. From the right side, the 5 and 6 are curved down the side. From straight on, the numbers are perfect. It's a function of having a two dimensional shape (the numbers and gear pattern) projected onto a three dimensional object (the sphere of the knob). It looks and works great, and everything is where it should be.

Matchbox MINI · Apr 25th, 2003, 06:50 AM

No crooked anything on mine. Doug does excellent work!

I got the 6 speed pattern with the Mini wings this week.

Thanks again Doug.

A REAL piece of custom artwork for your Mini.

paddy · Apr 25th, 2003, 07:00 AM

Have you given anymore thought to brake handles???? I already have mine planned.....

Still getting great comments on your work....

paddy

Doug W. · Apr 25th, 2003, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by obehave
I think there's been utterings on this one for a while. I've been working on a matching boot ring for the shifter.
Sadly for us I think Doug has a real job

Yes, I've been wanting to pursue a parking brake handle for some time, but just haven't gotten around to it.
(Correct assumption about having a "real" job. I'm usually out here in the shop day and night, keeping the industrial customers happy.)

Also, I've seen some nice-looking ones from another after-market parts vendor, and I know that I wouldn't be able to compete very well against their prices.

I'm still planning to look into it, though.

Spy Car · Apr 25th, 2003, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by paulmon
Titanium rocks! Believe it or not I had my wedding ring custom made in Titanium 6/6/2 so that it would match my Titanium watch. To have a Titanium shift knob would be really cool! However I know how much my ring cost and know how much my watch cost and by extension shudder to think how much a large sphere of Titanium would cost for a shift knob.
Paul

Hmm, I had my wedding ring made of 24k gold.

I wonder if a solid gold shift knob wouldn't be just the thing

paulmon · Apr 25th, 2003, 11:21 AM

Actually, not to dive off topic too much, Titanium 6/6/2 from what I've heard, because it's hard to work with becomes very expensive. Don't know if it's up there with 24k gold but still. However all I know is that my ring will still look new 25 years from now and so would a Titanium shift knob. Jewlers don't usually use 24k gold for rings, it's too soft.

Paul

Spy Car · Apr 26th, 2003, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by paulmon
Actually, not to dive off topic too much, Titanium 6/6/2 from what I've heard, because it's hard to work with becomes very expensive. Don't know if it's up there with 24k gold but still. However all I know is that my ring will still look new 25 years from now and so would a Titanium shift knob. Jewlers don't usually use 24k gold for rings, it's too soft.

Paul

Sorry to push us even more off topic.

The 24k gold in my ring went through a process where it was "annealed" (I'm not to sure about the spelling here) that made it "harder" that a solid gold ring would orginarily be.

Still easier to scratch than a 14k gold ring, much less a Titanium ring, the color is really beautiful though.

I must fess up that as much as I love the MINI, I don't think I will be outfitting it with a solid gold gearshift knob

ram_one · Apr 26th, 2003, 07:01 AM

Doug,
Would it be possible to send you my knob and get it engraved? If so, how much?
Thanks.

Doug W. · Apr 26th, 2003, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ram_one
Doug,
Would it be possible to send you my knob and get it engraved? If so, how much?
Thanks.

Sure! I've been doing quite a bit of that.
The same charge as for engraving a new knob ($20.00), + $5.00 for postage, will cover it.

E-mail me for info on another option. whamac@msn.com

Thanks!

paulmon · Apr 26th, 2003, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Spy Car
Sorry to push us even more off topic.

The 24k gold in my ring went through a process where it was "annealed" (I'm not to sure about the spelling here) that made it "harder" that a solid gold ring would orginarily be.

Still easier to scratch than a 14k gold ring, much less a Titanium ring, the color is really beautiful though.

I must fess up that as much as I love the MINI, I don't think I will be outfitting it with a solid gold gearshift knob

Come on, get the 24k knob.

You know you want it and get gold tints and trade your MINI in for the gold colour. We'll call you gold finger or gold member, your preference.

All joking aside I'd like something finished in a sort of anthracite colour. Anyone familiar with any metals that would fall into that colour, not Titanium, too expensive, we've already discussed that. Iron would be too dark and would rust. Anyone have any other suggestions?

Paul

ram_one · Apr 26th, 2003, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Doug W.
Sure! I've been doing quite a bit of that.
The same charge as for engraving a new knob ($20.00), + $5.00 for postage, will cover it.

E-mail me for info on another option. whamac@msn.com

Thanks!

Doug,
You've got mail.

MiniG · Apr 26th, 2003, 11:31 AM

Wonder what copper would look like?

Cape Cod MINI · Apr 27th, 2003, 01:38 AM

I just got my Whalen shift knob today. I had a great idea and Doug made it happen. Thanks, Doug.

JeffreyMCS · Apr 27th, 2003, 07:33 AM

Cape Cod MINI, Fantastic knob! Great idea! The more I see these knobs the more I'm thinking of getting one.

Doug, Can your engraver go all the way around the sphere or does the design have to stay in the upper hemisphere?

binkydognose · Apr 27th, 2003, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cape Cod MINI
I just got my Whalen shift knob today. I had a great idea and Doug made it happen. Thanks, Doug.

That's a great one!

paddy · Apr 27th, 2003, 08:25 AM

Great knob!!! I really like the engraving...

Doug W. · Apr 27th, 2003, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JeffreyMCS
Cape Cod MINI, Fantastic knob! Great idea! The more I see these knobs the more I'm thinking of getting one.

Doug, Can your engraver go all the way around the sphere or does the design have to stay in the upper hemisphere?

Actually, I'm the engraver.
Also, order-taker, programmer, machinist, shipper, billing dept., janitor, you get the idea!

But to answer your question, I do have to stay in the upper hemisphere. I can machine close to 1 3/4" wide on a 2" diameter ball, before the cutter begins to get too close to the "edge", so you can use that as some kind of limit to the engraving design.

I use a 3-axis CNC milling machine and an off-line programming system.
Unfortunately, I'm not set up to do the fancy 4th-axis stuff, where the workpiece can be rotated while being machined, though that WOULD open up lots of new possibilities!

ti92man · Apr 27th, 2003, 10:35 AM

I can't remember who asked earlier about the "anthracite-looking" metal. I believe nickel silver would do the trick. You may have to process it a bit to darken it and then coat it with a _____-proof material, but it can be quite a hard substance.

Apr 25th, 2003, 02:43 AM	#62 (permalink)
Hat Wolves Did It! My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 11:53 PM Posts: 15,953 Offline	Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Whalen Shift Knob / Personal Protection Device Quote: Originally posted by Doug W. Well, you can explain it any way you like, but I've been a toolmaker for 25 years, and my $40K machine and $5K software program don't do anything "crooked" unless that's what I intended. Doug or you mount it in the chuck wrong only kidding...

Apr 25th, 2003, 02:47 AM	#63 (permalink)
Andy@Ross-Tech.com MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lansdale, PA Local Time: 06:53 PM Posts: 1,338 Offline	Notice in the pic I took that the camera is to the left of the knob. As a result, the R looks to be curved down the side, which it is!. From the right side, the 5 and 6 are curved down the side. From straight on, the numbers are perfect. It's a function of having a two dimensional shape (the numbers and gear pattern) projected onto a three dimensional object (the sphere of the knob). It looks and works great, and everything is where it should be. '03 MCS The Unofficial MINI 1/4 Mile Dragracing Database

Apr 25th, 2003, 07:00 AM	#65 (permalink)
paddy Anyone seen MP lately??? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Olney, MD Local Time: 06:53 PM Posts: 1,126 Offline	Doug, Have you given anymore thought to brake handles???? I already have mine planned..... Still getting great comments on your work.... paddy "We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail..." -- President George W. Bush - Sept. 20, 2001

Apr 25th, 2003, 08:36 AM	#66 (permalink)
Doug W. MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Freeport, IL Local Time: 10:53 PM Posts: 507 Offline	Re: Re: Doug, Quote: Originally posted by obehave I think there's been utterings on this one for a while. I've been working on a matching boot ring for the shifter. Sadly for us I think Doug has a real job Yes, I've been wanting to pursue a parking brake handle for some time, but just haven't gotten around to it. (Correct assumption about having a "real" job. I'm usually out here in the shop day and night, keeping the industrial customers happy.) Also, I've seen some nice-looking ones from another after-market parts vendor, and I know that I wouldn't be able to compete very well against their prices. I'm still planning to look into it, though.

Apr 25th, 2003, 11:21 AM	#68 (permalink)
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 06:53 PM Posts: 789 Offline	Actually, not to dive off topic too much, Titanium 6/6/2 from what I've heard, because it's hard to work with becomes very expensive. Don't know if it's up there with 24k gold but still. However all I know is that my ring will still look new 25 years from now and so would a Titanium shift knob. Jewlers don't usually use 24k gold for rings, it's too soft. Paul Southern Ontario MINI Club

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Apr 25th, 2003, 02:06 AM	#61
Doug W. MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Freeport, IL Local Time: 10:53 PM Posts: 507 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MiniFEB29 Doug I take it these work on any mini and not just the MCS? Also what would shipping a hunk of steel like this to the uk cost? Yep, it fits all MINI's. Got a BMW version, as well. Shipping is free in the States, but I charge $5.00 to Air Mail to the UK. I need to put something on my site, to reflect that; on my list of "things to do"! Thanks!

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Apr 25th, 2003, 06:50 AM	#64 (permalink)
Matchbox MINI MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Texas Local Time: 05:53 PM Posts: 24 Offline	No crooked anything on mine. Doug does excellent work! I got the 6 speed pattern with the Mini wings this week. Thanks again Doug. A REAL piece of custom artwork for your Mini.

Apr 25th, 2003, 09:24 AM	#67 (permalink)
Spy Car I miss Ruthie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of the Angels Local Time: 03:53 PM Posts: 6,381 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by paulmon Titanium rocks! Believe it or not I had my wedding ring custom made in Titanium 6/6/2 so that it would match my Titanium watch. To have a Titanium shift knob would be really cool! However I know how much my ring cost and know how much my watch cost and by extension shudder to think how much a large sphere of Titanium would cost for a shift knob. Paul Hmm, I had my wedding ring made of 24k gold. I wonder if a solid gold shift knob wouldn't be just the thing

Apr 26th, 2003, 06:46 AM	#69 (permalink)
Spy Car I miss Ruthie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of the Angels Local Time: 03:53 PM Posts: 6,381 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by paulmon Actually, not to dive off topic too much, Titanium 6/6/2 from what I've heard, because it's hard to work with becomes very expensive. Don't know if it's up there with 24k gold but still. However all I know is that my ring will still look new 25 years from now and so would a Titanium shift knob. Jewlers don't usually use 24k gold for rings, it's too soft. Paul Sorry to push us even more off topic. The 24k gold in my ring went through a process where it was "annealed" (I'm not to sure about the spelling here) that made it "harder" that a solid gold ring would orginarily be. Still easier to scratch than a 14k gold ring, much less a Titanium ring, the color is really beautiful though. I must fess up that as much as I love the MINI, I don't think I will be outfitting it with a solid gold gearshift knob

Apr 26th, 2003, 07:01 AM	#70 (permalink)
ram_one MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: new jersey Local Time: 06:53 PM Posts: 134 Offline	Doug, Would it be possible to send you my knob and get it engraved? If so, how much? Thanks. '03 MCS - LY/W "Fried Egg"

Apr 26th, 2003, 08:38 AM	#71 (permalink)
Doug W. MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Freeport, IL Local Time: 10:53 PM Posts: 507 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ram_one Doug, Would it be possible to send you my knob and get it engraved? If so, how much? Thanks. Sure! I've been doing quite a bit of that. The same charge as for engraving a new knob ($20.00), + $5.00 for postage, will cover it. E-mail me for info on another option. whamac@msn.com Thanks!

Apr 26th, 2003, 08:44 AM	#72 (permalink)
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 06:53 PM Posts: 789 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Spy Car Sorry to push us even more off topic. The 24k gold in my ring went through a process where it was "annealed" (I'm not to sure about the spelling here) that made it "harder" that a solid gold ring would orginarily be. Still easier to scratch than a 14k gold ring, much less a Titanium ring, the color is really beautiful though. I must fess up that as much as I love the MINI, I don't think I will be outfitting it with a solid gold gearshift knob Come on, get the 24k knob. You know you want it and get gold tints and trade your MINI in for the gold colour. We'll call you gold finger or gold member, your preference. All joking aside I'd like something finished in a sort of anthracite colour. Anyone familiar with any metals that would fall into that colour, not Titanium, too expensive, we've already discussed that. Iron would be too dark and would rust. Anyone have any other suggestions? Paul Southern Ontario MINI Club

Apr 26th, 2003, 09:20 AM	#73 (permalink)
ram_one MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: new jersey Local Time: 06:53 PM Posts: 134 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Doug W. Sure! I've been doing quite a bit of that. The same charge as for engraving a new knob ($20.00), + $5.00 for postage, will cover it. E-mail me for info on another option. whamac@msn.com Thanks! Doug, You've got mail. '03 MCS - LY/W "Fried Egg"

Apr 26th, 2003, 11:31 AM	#74 (permalink)
MiniG Proud MINI2 Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern California Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 384 Offline	Wonder what copper would look like?

Apr 27th, 2003, 01:38 AM	#75 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 06:53 PM Posts: 5,365 Offline	I just got my Whalen shift knob today. I had a great idea and Doug made it happen. Thanks, Doug. Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

Apr 27th, 2003, 07:33 AM	#76 (permalink)
JeffreyMCS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kansas City Local Time: 05:53 PM Posts: 66 Offline	Cape Cod MINI, Fantastic knob! Great idea! The more I see these knobs the more I'm thinking of getting one. Doug, Can your engraver go all the way around the sphere or does the design have to stay in the upper hemisphere? MCS EB/B with Stripes, Sunroof, 16" wheels, Lapis Blue leather, Anthracite trim, Hk stereo. His name is "Bruiser".

Apr 27th, 2003, 08:12 AM	#77 (permalink)
binkydognose Dry Heat Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Phoenix Arizona USA Local Time: 03:53 PM Posts: 198 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Cape Cod MINI I just got my Whalen shift knob today. I had a great idea and Doug made it happen. Thanks, Doug. That's a great one! Mike

Apr 27th, 2003, 08:25 AM	#78 (permalink)
paddy Anyone seen MP lately??? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Olney, MD Local Time: 06:53 PM Posts: 1,126 Offline	Cape Cod, Great knob!!! I really like the engraving... "We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail..." -- President George W. Bush - Sept. 20, 2001

Apr 27th, 2003, 10:24 AM	#79 (permalink)
Doug W. MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Freeport, IL Local Time: 10:53 PM Posts: 507 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by JeffreyMCS Cape Cod MINI, Fantastic knob! Great idea! The more I see these knobs the more I'm thinking of getting one. Doug, Can your engraver go all the way around the sphere or does the design have to stay in the upper hemisphere? Actually, I'm the engraver. Also, order-taker, programmer, machinist, shipper, billing dept., janitor, you get the idea! But to answer your question, I do have to stay in the upper hemisphere. I can machine close to 1 3/4" wide on a 2" diameter ball, before the cutter begins to get too close to the "edge", so you can use that as some kind of limit to the engraving design. I use a 3-axis CNC milling machine and an off-line programming system. Unfortunately, I'm not set up to do the fancy 4th-axis stuff, where the workpiece can be rotated while being machined, though that WOULD open up lots of new possibilities!

Apr 27th, 2003, 10:35 AM	#80 (permalink)
ti92man MINI2 Dood Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Local Time: 05:53 PM Posts: 24 Offline	I can't remember who asked earlier about the "anthracite-looking" metal. I believe nickel silver would do the trick. You may have to process it a bit to darken it and then coat it with a _____-proof material, but it can be quite a hard substance. -Zach 2MINI4U Full-body LY 2003 S, M/F wheel, h/k, Sport, Cold, Power T on antenna.

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