Bowling pin shift knobs

[Daviticus]

This is interesting.

Got me thinking about using the handle-end of a baseball bat with some poly finish to it.

Props. Looks good.

[HooWybrow]

Definitely interested to see the new smaller version, those are pretty badass. Would also match a nardi wheel pretty well.

[NorCalFocus]

This is interesting.

Speaking of which, this is way off topic, but I'd really like to see that 87 Lancer in your signature.

[milano_red]

You have a pm sir

[dbales]

This is interesting.

Got me thinking about using the handle-end of a baseball bat with some poly finish to it.

Props. Looks good.

Glad to inspire.

Definitely interested to see the new smaller version, those are pretty badass. Would also match a nardi wheel pretty well.

I've actually been wanting to try and match a Nardi wheel.

This is really cool, having an idea like that is awesome, creativity overload, but for sure that brought you lots of work to do.

Thanks. They've generated some interest, but I could use more work.



Well I got more pics to show off the different styles. Currently I have 3 distinct styles:

Fat Boy knob: Retains the original shape of the bowling pin. Burnt Natural Gloss and Red Mahogany Gloss





Skinny Boy knob: Lends a more "natural" shift knob feel. Dark Maple Satin.



Tall Boy knob: Still in development.

[FRANK_NL]

Probs for doing something different !!

Really like those..

I think they would fit some of those VIP cars perfect !

Nice work

[dbales]

Probs for doing something different !!

Really like those..

I think they would fit some of those VIP cars perfect !

Nice work

Thanks man. I'd love to make one for a really high end car.

[aeion]

I got mine in today! Great work and AWESOME customer service. He put up with my specific garbage and really went the extra mile on his end. Thanks again man!

[milano_red]

Got mine earlier in the week, and the quality is awesome!

[dbales]

Thanks guys for posting up some install pics. Love to see the knobs in the car they were made for. Glad you like them.

With the slightly growing popularity these knobs have had, I've had a lot of advice from people. Some of the feedback I've had was "I like these, but they sit to high for me". That feedback led me to tweek my mounting threads. Here's the result:



Finish is Red Mahogany Gloss. This is one of my more "unique" knobs because of the figured crack down the side.



Finish is Burnt Natural Gloss (from an earlier post)

And just for the lolz, an ad I whipped up:



I'd love to hear more feedback, as this is why I do all of this.

[Eman.]

Thanks again D.Bales, got mine in the mail today!


Wanna touch my fatty? by Simpson.Photography, on Flickr

[evilstar]

Finish is Red Mahogany Gloss. This is one of my more "unique" knobs because of the figured crack down the side.

I'd love to hear more feedback, as this is why I do all of this.

Do you have many in this style? I want one with a crack. oh and where you located?

[dbales]

Do you have many in this style? I want one with a crack. oh and where you located?

I just sold that exact one actually. I haven't run across any others with a crack like that in them. I'll be opening up some old pins soon and I'll let you know if I run across any with some figure to it like that. And I'm about 30 minutes outside Augusta, GA.

And I'm glad you like it eman. That pic is great.

[milano_red]

I have been telling everyone about these! Awesome work man!

[dbales]

I have been telling everyone about these! Awesome work man!

Thanks man! I really appreciate it.