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paulmon · Jan 30th, 2004, 01:13 AM

Finally got around to ordering mine. Here's the prototype that Doug did on a scrap knob to help fine tune the design. My brother did the web in Autocad for me. Liked it right when I saw it, no fine tuning required.

Paul

Team MightyMiniZ · Feb 4th, 2004, 04:19 PM

Got this one from Doug a long long time ago, and it's seems to continue to be a primary focus topic from anyone who drives the car. I love it.

jasonfields007 · Feb 17th, 2004, 01:50 PM

received this morning!

surweeeeet

harveyjoseph · Apr 4th, 2004, 01:15 AM

I love my Whalen!!!

Doug W. · Apr 5th, 2004, 01:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Nick-o

I know where to buy one of these fantasic machines, but where can get one which has a customised engravment? - If thats the right term?!

Only one place; the little-old knob-maker. Me!

E-mail me for info: whamac@msn.com

shanemcr · Apr 6th, 2004, 01:08 AM

Here they are.

The one with no text is the Om (Aum) symbol.

wibbly · Jun 2nd, 2004, 08:40 PM

Here's mine

devilsushi2000 · Jun 16th, 2004, 05:46 PM

Mine's just arrived!

puck · Oct 25th, 2004, 02:25 AM

Well, I had to mess around a fair amount and double back more than a few times, but I finally figured out how to fill the design on a Whalen reallllllllllllly nicely and very easily.

I'll be selling the technique on eBay starting at $15.

JK.

Final technique is soooooooooooooooo simple!!!!!

I used Rustoleum Oil Based Protective Enamel.

8oz tin was something around $5 (?) I think. Anyway, not much. And I still have enough left over for another hundred knobs.

I took a paper towel, dipped it in the paint and just kind of blotted it into the grooves. The effect that worked the best was getting it so that there was a thin film over the whole design area, and the design itself showed through darker than the rest. IOW not so heavy that you can't see it anymore, but heavy enough that the grooves are filled evenly.

Next part was the

bit. I tried I don't know how many ways to get the excess paint off without pulling paint out of the design. The best way by far: wait just a few minutes, and take a small pad of paper, like a postit note pad, and holding it fairly flat, just rub over the painted areas. When it gets too much paint on the page just tear it off and start on the next. It took a little bit to get all the extra off, but you can rub as hard as you want because the paper isn't going to absorb below the surface of the ball.

I left it over night and did it one more time, but really there was hardly any improvement.

And here's what it looks like

harveyjoseph · Oct 25th, 2004, 10:22 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Harvey

WICKED does that say HARVEY on there???? I want one!!!! But I have a cooper not an S so it needs to only be 5 speed.

Why yes it does.... Here is a better pic I think

The_Bster · Nov 6th, 2004, 01:34 PM

This is mine!

DUCTTAPE · Nov 8th, 2004, 10:43 AM

I chose the polished because I liked it at the time. With my cabriol, I have the chrome interior, so I think itmight match well.

I try to keep the paint in the etchings, but it wears. Any suggestions?
DUCTTAPE

steebo777 · Nov 9th, 2004, 05:36 PM

Doug is the man.

bodinski · Nov 10th, 2004, 05:04 PM

I wanted one that closely resembled the stocker. It ships today!

mark burrows · Nov 10th, 2004, 07:01 PM

Here's Mine.

Fabio · Nov 12th, 2004, 07:26 PM

Heres a pic of my new Whalen(its hard to take a good pic of a whalen!) and my new shift boot

Thanks Doug

speed_racer · Nov 16th, 2004, 08:05 PM

Ok, I finally got my s**t together and got my design to Doug, which he promptly engraved. (He is sooo nice!) Here it is - I think it looks, ahem, the dog's danglies......

tnoy66 · Nov 16th, 2004, 08:52 PM

Got mine today, cheers Doug

Can't resist posting any longer now.
This is SPIKE from AudioControl, who make great sound processors, some of which will be in my MINI when I get it and when I fit my system

He also looks like a fun guy to go with the fun image of MINI

Billy Smart · Nov 20th, 2004, 09:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB

Doug you are truly talented some great designs on here.

Very true, i sent Doug just a picture, no CAD design just a JPEG and look what he did....Superb..

Billy

miniboyblue · Jan 15th, 2005, 07:48 PM

Here's mine

Jan 30th, 2004, 01:13 AM	#21
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 06:19 PM Posts: 789 Offline	Finally got around to ordering mine. Here's the prototype that Doug did on a scrap knob to help fine tune the design. My brother did the web in Autocad for me. Liked it right when I saw it, no fine tuning required. Paul Attached Thumbnails Last edited by stryder : Jul 17th, 2004 at 09:26 PM.

Feb 17th, 2004, 01:50 PM	#23 (permalink)
jasonfields007 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Radlett. Herts Local Time: 11:19 PM Posts: 1,976 Offline	received this morning! surweeeeet Attached Thumbnails Last edited by stryder : Jul 17th, 2004 at 09:41 PM.

Apr 4th, 2004, 01:15 AM	#24 (permalink)
harveyjoseph Goin to fast to look back Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Merrimack, NH Local Time: 06:19 PM Posts: 1,824 Offline	I love my Whalen!!! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by stryder : Jul 17th, 2004 at 09:42 PM.

Apr 6th, 2004, 01:08 AM	#26 (permalink)
shanemcr on a three hour tour Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sunny Seattle Local Time: 03:19 PM Posts: 1,291 Offline	Mine came today! Here they are. The one with no text is the Om (Aum) symbol. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by stryder : Jul 17th, 2004 at 09:43 PM.

Jun 2nd, 2004, 08:40 PM	#27 (permalink)
wibbly In my Classic Mk 1 :) Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 11:19 PM Posts: 6,547 Offline	Here's mine Attached Thumbnails Last edited by stryder : Jul 17th, 2004 at 09:44 PM.

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Feb 4th, 2004, 04:19 PM	#22 (permalink)
Team MightyMiniZ MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hollywood Local Time: 02:19 PM Posts: 51 Offline	Got this one from Doug a long long time ago, and it's seems to continue to be a primary focus topic from anyone who drives the car. I love it.

Apr 5th, 2004, 01:34 PM	#25 (permalink)
Doug W. MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Freeport, IL Local Time: 10:19 PM Posts: 507 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Nick-o I know where to buy one of these fantasic machines, but where can get one which has a customised engravment? - If thats the right term?! Only one place; the little-old knob-maker. Me! E-mail me for info: whamac@msn.com

Jun 16th, 2004, 05:46 PM	#28 (permalink)
devilsushi2000 In Barbados until 1st Sep Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Berkshire - UK Local Time: 10:19 PM Posts: 888 Offline	Mine's just arrived! Attached Thumbnails

Oct 25th, 2004, 02:25 AM	#29 (permalink)
puck Person, mostly Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: White Bear Lake Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 3,095 Offline	Enamel inlay for Whalen Well, I had to mess around a fair amount and double back more than a few times, but I finally figured out how to fill the design on a Whalen reallllllllllllly nicely and very easily. I'll be selling the technique on eBay starting at $15. JK. Final technique is soooooooooooooooo simple!!!!! I used Rustoleum Oil Based Protective Enamel. 8oz tin was something around $5 (?) I think. Anyway, not much. And I still have enough left over for another hundred knobs. I took a paper towel, dipped it in the paint and just kind of blotted it into the grooves. The effect that worked the best was getting it so that there was a thin film over the whole design area, and the design itself showed through darker than the rest. IOW not so heavy that you can't see it anymore, but heavy enough that the grooves are filled evenly. Next part was the bit. I tried I don't know how many ways to get the excess paint off without pulling paint out of the design. The best way by far: wait just a few minutes, and take a small pad of paper, like a postit note pad, and holding it fairly flat, just rub over the painted areas. When it gets too much paint on the page just tear it off and start on the next. It took a little bit to get all the extra off, but you can rub as hard as you want because the paper isn't going to absorb below the surface of the ball. I left it over night and did it one more time, but really there was hardly any improvement. And here's what it looks like Attached Thumbnails

Oct 25th, 2004, 10:22 AM	#30 (permalink)
harveyjoseph Goin to fast to look back Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Merrimack, NH Local Time: 06:19 PM Posts: 1,824 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Harvey WICKED does that say HARVEY on there???? I want one!!!! But I have a cooper not an S so it needs to only be 5 speed. Why yes it does.... Here is a better pic I think Attached Thumbnails harveyjoseph's Webpage JCW 210 Equipped

Nov 6th, 2004, 01:34 PM	#31 (permalink)
The_Bster Brrrp Brrrp!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 06:19 AM Posts: 287 Offline	This is mine! Attached Thumbnails Mr. Mini Addict ®. "I'm just a mini addict looking for my next fix... ..."

Nov 8th, 2004, 10:43 AM	#32 (permalink)
DUCTTAPE Only Unbalanced Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rockland County, NY Local Time: 06:19 PM Posts: 883 Offline	I chose the polished because I liked it at the time. With my cabriol, I have the chrome interior, so I think itmight match well. I try to keep the paint in the etchings, but it wears. Any suggestions? DUCTTAPE "G-d Speed, Ed" Ya'all come on by now, ya hear! \| Hudson Bay Run - 2005

Nov 9th, 2004, 05:36 PM	#33 (permalink)
steebo777 MINI Geek Join Date: May 2004 Location: Royal Oak, MI Local Time: 06:19 PM Posts: 517 Offline	Doug is the man. Attached Thumbnails

Nov 10th, 2004, 05:04 PM	#34 (permalink)
bodinski [hot rod harlot] Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: tennessee Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 148 Offline	I wanted one that closely resembled the stocker. It ships today! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by bodinski : Dec 8th, 2004 at 03:56 AM.

Nov 10th, 2004, 07:01 PM	#35 (permalink)
mark burrows MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: nottingham Local Time: 10:19 PM Posts: 272 Offline	Here's Mine. Attached Thumbnails

Nov 12th, 2004, 07:26 PM	#36 (permalink)
Fabio F43i0 My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 11:19 PM Posts: 3,833 Offline	New Whalen & shift boot Heres a pic of my new Whalen(its hard to take a good pic of a whalen!) and my new shift boot Thanks Doug Attached Thumbnails bebo

Nov 16th, 2004, 08:05 PM	#37 (permalink)
speed_racer vroooooommmmmm Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: midwest Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 174 Offline	Ok, I finally got my s*t together and got my design to Doug, which he promptly engraved. (He is sooo nice!) Here it is - I think it looks, ahem, the dog's danglies...... Attached Thumbnails Baxter* '05 EB/W MCS

Nov 16th, 2004, 08:52 PM	#38 (permalink)
tnoy66 POP..POPPOP..POP Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huddersfield Local Time: 11:19 PM Posts: 1,875 Offline	Got mine today, cheers Doug Can't resist posting any longer now. This is SPIKE from AudioControl, who make great sound processors, some of which will be in my MINI when I get it and when I fit my system He also looks like a fun guy to go with the fun image of MINI Attached Thumbnails Pepper White MCS Registry All Welcome

Nov 20th, 2004, 09:31 PM	#39 (permalink)
Billy Smart Hillbilly boy Join Date: May 2004 Location: Skeg-Vegas Local Time: 11:19 PM Posts: 1,297 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LMB Doug you are truly talented some great designs on here. Very true, i sent Doug just a picture, no CAD design just a JPEG and look what he did....Superb.. Billy Attached Thumbnails Eer you niked my son.......

Jan 15th, 2005, 07:48 PM	#40 (permalink)
miniboyblue GTT........See Yah Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Radlett,Herts Local Time: 11:19 PM Posts: 433 Offline	Here's mine Attached Thumbnails

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