Would people buy these shift knobs?

Got my first prototype done... took me a fair amount more than $50 worth of time, and there are some kinks to work out. Once i get in a good rhythm and have a good system going it should go much easier. anyways... heres the final result!

 

Looks nice what kind of wood is that?

 

thanks, its sapele

 

@emmett been a while since I last checked in, that prototype looks great. Are things still progressing?

 

yes they are! Slow and steady... been working full time and cant find a good place to get more sapele yet. Weekends have been crazy busy too. Got 12 inserts machined, along with a machined steel male piece that will fit in the lathe to *hopefully* eliminate any issues I was having with the turning process. The pieces will definitely be above the original $50 with all of the machining work put in, but they are much nicer fit and finish! Ill add up my time and costs before I list for sale.

Ill keep you guys posted, but ive been busy! Thanks for the patience.

 

Still holding out hope you make at least one for an auto.

 

ill let you know when i do!