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Title: What do you think??
Post by: Sharpshooter on September 05, 2005, 18:39:48

Hi All. I got bored at work today, so i decided to make these. The main one is a Piston from a Suffolk Lawnmower, and the smaller Piston is Made completly from Billet.

Amazing what you can do at work...  

WHAT DO YOU THINK?????

http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/sharpshooter/gallery/NewGearKnobs

Title: What do you think??
Post by: Jake on September 05, 2005, 18:42:06

I like em!
How do they feel on the hands?
 :D

Title: What do you think??
Post by: thermidorthelobster on September 05, 2005, 18:47:26

Great, I'd have a pair :)

Title: What do you think??
Post by: Sharpshooter on September 05, 2005, 18:48:26

Quote from: "Jake"

I like em!
How do they feel on the hands?
 :D

Oh Matron. You know, i thought they would be a bit rough, so i relieved the top edge, and they are polished. I like them. They feel good, and you can get a good grip on them. :D

Title: What do you think??
Post by: Littledan on September 05, 2005, 18:48:59

you no what............ i was just going to ask that :D

Title: What do you think??
Post by: Sharpshooter on September 05, 2005, 18:50:29

Quote from: "thermidorthelobster"

Great, I'd have a pair :)

Im not sure if they would fit a Disco. I suppose you could put a groove in the bottom, for the gaiter to tie to. What are the threads on a Disco Gbox and Tbox, as i have one of them too.

Maybe i could produce a few pairs for Sale??? :D

Title: What do you think??
Post by: Jake on September 05, 2005, 18:52:24

I'm courius.
keep me informed.
 :D

Title: What do you think??
Post by: Barry Scott on September 05, 2005, 18:54:18

If you could tap one to screw on a Frontera stick I might be interested, depending on price.  I need to repace the pink alloy one the previous owner fitted  :( .

Title: What do you think??
Post by: TUFFTEE on September 05, 2005, 18:54:50

I like Em!! Not for the "TUFFTEE" Though!  (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/cool/271.gif)

Title: What do you think??
Post by: Sharpshooter on September 05, 2005, 18:55:04

Quote from: "Barry Scott"

If you could tap one to screw on a Frontera stick I might be interested, depending on price.  I need to repace the pink alloy one the previous owner fitted  :( .

What is the thread. I can put any thread in them.

Title: What do you think??
Post by: Sharpshooter on September 05, 2005, 18:55:48

WANTED

Supplier of small pistons.  :D  :D  :D  :D

Title: What do you think??
Post by: Barry Scott on September 05, 2005, 18:56:19

Lol, no idea.  I remember doing that threading for metal work class when I was younger, but not a clue now.  I'll ask someone who might understand to have a look.

Title: What do you think??
Post by: davidlandy on September 05, 2005, 20:01:07

- the diff one is ok but the main gear lever looks like its a bit on the chunky side.

Title: What do you think??
Post by: Sharpshooter on September 05, 2005, 20:03:05

Quote from: "davidlandy"

- the diff one is ok but the main gear lever looks like its a bit on the chunky side.

It isnt even 1/4 of an inch bigger than the original 110 ones.

Title: What do you think??
Post by: davidlandy on September 05, 2005, 20:05:26

looks massive in the photos

decieving aint it

Title: What do you think??
Post by: LandRoger on September 05, 2005, 20:17:37

Ring around a few bike shops  , those  twistand go slow-peds must have tiny pistons .

Title: What do you think??
Post by: Eeyore on September 05, 2005, 21:26:02

Cor, saw it done years ago.

But dang, it still looks smart!

Nice!

Cheers
 8)
Eeyore

Title: What do you think??
Post by: littlepow on September 05, 2005, 21:44:22

Looks good, although not my taste.

Title: What do you think??
Post by: Stormin on September 05, 2005, 21:54:18

Neat idea but sorry to say not new.  Used to have a pen stand and matching ash tray made out of BSA Super Rocket pistons. A garden machinery repair business could be a good source of pistons. :idea:

Title: What do you think??
Post by: Bush Tucker Man on September 05, 2005, 23:11:03

Nothing wrong with those.

John Milner (played by Paul LeMat) had a piston gear knob in his Deuce Coupe in 'American Graffiti'

Title: What do you think??
Post by: gecko on September 05, 2005, 23:30:57

if you can make them fit a disco ill have some  they look well smart  what would you charge for the both of them

Title: What do you think??
Post by: Sharpshooter on September 06, 2005, 07:10:36

Quote from: "discojason"

if you can make them fit a disco ill have some  they look well smart  what would you charge for the both of them

Ill have to see if i can get some more pistons. In the mean time, find out what the threads are for the shafts.. :D  :D

££ not alot. :D

Title: What do you think??
Post by: barmiebrumie on September 06, 2005, 08:16:16

Think i might have to get hold of some small pistons now, they would look great in my truck,


john.

Title: What do you think??
Post by: JD LWB on September 08, 2005, 10:17:58

I like them.  I may even be tempted to buy a pair if you go into production! :twisted:   I need to replace my standard ones anyway (they're rather loose)!