I watched your video and got some great tips for making forged carbon. I was having a really hard time releasing types. However, when I compressed the cling wrap I use in the kitchen by putting it in a mold, I was able to release it surprisingly smoothly. No tools were required and it could be opened by hand. I believe this is the smoothest method.
Found the mould on Thingyverse, Thank you so much for sharing, Loved the video and how detailed it was!!, have now subscribed to see what else I can learn!
That's really nice, great work. Ive been using some of your videos as a guide for forged carbon skinning some parts on my evo, I'm really happy with the results so far. I know what you mean about the easy composites chopped tow, it's very fluffy and can make quite a mess because of this, wish I'd known that before I started, but I've got loads of it now so it'll have to do. Thanks for the great videos, keep it up 🍺
Came from thingiverse. Great video and a great result I need to get better at designing before i attempt forged carbon but it really seems like a great method for taking 3D prints to a carbon level. I want to try making some forged carbon canards for my EK civic
Iv made loads now. The amount of paint brushes you use is amazing lol Now I use cut sponge pads Cut to size the use crocodile clips to hold it It helps keep level. Iv done splitter dash pods steering wheel loads
I'm from Romania where temperatures can reach 40 C degrees in the summer. My car is more than often parked in the sun and I have a metal shift knob and I never have an issue with it being too hot nor too cold in the summer. I had no idea this is such a big deal. Nonetheless, yours looks great and now I definitely need one.
Stumbled across your channel while looking for recommendations for a 3d resin printer to make some small parts. Great video ! Myself and a friend are going on an adventure holiday to Japan for 2 weeks in November in an RV. We are big into the JDM scene and both have r33 GTR & GTST along with other jdm cars. We are hoping to go some meets and bring back some rare parts and maybe a couple more cars lol
Would you be able to release the Fusion 360 design process as another video but not timelapsed? No need for voice over just so I can see what you do to create the mould.
Fantastic. I made my own mold and did it somewhat like yours...but your skills are better in the 3d modeling than me. I am curious could you share the fusion360 file?
Nice Video and great result! But I have one question regarding to your calculations. Isn´t it called „fiber volume fraction“? The ratio of 60% fiber an 40% matrix is related to the volume of the part and not to the mass, right? Fiber and Matrix have different densities; Carbonfiber 1.78g/cm^3 and Epoxiresin around 1.15g/cm^3. So, if you calculate 60% of 55cm^3 is 33cm^3 of fibre and 40% of Resin is 22cm^3. Multiplied by the density of 1.78g/cm^3 resp. 1.15g/cm^3 you get a mass of about 59g fibre and 25g resin. So the Part should weight 84g with a fibre fraction of 60:40. With a fibre fraction of 46g, as told in the video, your part has a fiber volume fraction of aproximatly 47%. 47% fibre and 53% Resin. In the end I think ist doesn‘t matter in case of your part, but I think its worth considering this. Correct me if I am wrong 😉
Thanks, no I believe you are 100% correct, I have taken Easy Composite's values because I believe they have simplified them for easier calculations. Not everyone will know the exact values like you do and be able to calculate it, and at the end of the day for a project like this you don't need exact values as long as they are close enough considering the amount of excess epoxy you are using anyway to be squeezed out!
Awesome question, I forgot checking that too! I just ran outside and took it off to put it on the scale and it appears that the steel insert and glue added 15 grams and were now at 89 grams total!
Hey Max, thanks for asking! Here's the deal, I uploaded the model for free because this is the sort of project that takes alot of time and patience for a very small (and usually cheap) part that you can't ask alot of money for, especially considering you can get an original Nismo one for like 60 bucks. I'd have to ask for unreasonable money because I value my time, but I do not think shift knobs should cost that much. If someone wants to throw me a too high amount of money because he wants to have something unique and he can afford it, sure. But as said, I personally think it's not reasonable.
It's a lot of work. I prefer to make it out of wood and use lead as the weight and just make the handle so liquid lead can be poured into it. You can then adjust the weight as needed, depending on testing results. It's also cheaper and faster. Otherwise, just buy one.
@@jdmcarrepairs142 make it out of whatever they want. There’s no reason that it must be real carbon. Just paying g more for no performance enhancement. I guess good for people who like wasting time and money.
Very nice work. Could I pay you to make a mold for w124 mercedes. I would pay you well for it. Me my wife and son all have a w124 mercedes and I would like to Make shift handles for our cars. I could make a mold the old way like a fiberglass mold for parts but I really like your approach to it. Great job. Please let me know if we cam work out a deal. Thank you for your time. Robert
Nice job! I did not see this video, but I made quite simalar project) I made almost everything differently, but result is basically the same) You can check it on my channel, I don't think youtube will be happy with links in comments) It's in russian, but I don't think you need any description :) Good luck!
I watched your video and got some great tips for making forged carbon.
I was having a really hard time releasing types.
However, when I compressed the cling wrap I use in the kitchen by putting it in a mold, I was able to release it surprisingly smoothly.
No tools were required and it could be opened by hand.
I believe this is the smoothest method.
i love how well structured your videos are man
Can you please make a video of the full design process on cad? How you pick draft angle, passages for excess epoxy etc.
Found the mould on Thingyverse, Thank you so much for sharing, Loved the video and how detailed it was!!, have now subscribed to see what else I can learn!
i used your video as a reference to create my own unique part. youre awesome, thank you for this video.
That's really nice, great work.
Ive been using some of your videos as a guide for forged carbon skinning some parts on my evo, I'm really happy with the results so far.
I know what you mean about the easy composites chopped tow, it's very fluffy and can make quite a mess because of this, wish I'd known that before I started, but I've got loads of it now so it'll have to do.
Thanks for the great videos, keep it up 🍺
Awesome, thank you!
I immediately thought C3PO's head. Great work.
Great video! Would you mind making a video on how to design a mold in Fusion 360? I'm sure many of us are stuck on this step.
Stunning result!
Came from thingiverse. Great video and a great result I need to get better at designing before i attempt forged carbon but it really seems like a great method for taking 3D prints to a carbon level. I want to try making some forged carbon canards for my EK civic
Sounds interesting, probably way more challenging than this due to being a larger flat object, I might actually try that as well eventually!
Iv made loads now. The amount of paint brushes you use is amazing lol
Now I use cut sponge pads Cut to size the use crocodile clips to hold it It helps keep level. Iv done splitter dash pods steering wheel loads
I'm from Romania where temperatures can reach 40 C degrees in the summer. My car is more than often parked in the sun and I have a metal shift knob and I never have an issue with it being too hot nor too cold in the summer. I had no idea this is such a big deal. Nonetheless, yours looks great and now I definitely need one.
I have to agree with you on the easy composites carbon for forged carbon, not really the look I am after
Nice job.
74g because of the hole on the bottom 😉
Awesome! Thank you.
Could you make a more in depth video about the 3d model making part or do you have a video that taught you a lot as a suggestion?
Beautiful!
Damn so cool! Looks great!
Without you saying I knew you had used easy composites
Stumbled across your channel while looking for recommendations for a 3d resin printer to make some small parts. Great video !
Myself and a friend are going on an adventure holiday to Japan for 2 weeks in November in an RV. We are big into the JDM scene and both have r33 GTR & GTST along with other jdm cars.
We are hoping to go some meets and bring back some rare parts and maybe a couple more cars lol
Sick dude that's awesome! We're here until end of November!
@@LXGspec nice one, we are still working out our itinerary . we land in Osaka on the 3rd of November. any recommendations ?
Would you be able to release the Fusion 360 design process as another video but not timelapsed? No need for voice over just so I can see what you do to create the mould.
Should use a resin release agent in the mold next time, it'll pop out smoother and you won't need to re-print
Fantastic. I made my own mold and did it somewhat like yours...but your skills are better in the 3d modeling than me. I am curious could you share the fusion360 file?
So i saw... you play hard ball :-) nice work
Top job!!
beautiful😄👍
Das ist hure geil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Would you have any interest at all in making a video that goes into more detail on the process of making the mold?
What kind of spray gun do you use for clear coat?
id love a weighted version of this! How could we add some weight to make it similar to other weighted shift knobs
Just wrap a heavier shift knob, kinda defeats the point if its heavy
For car trim pieces doesn’t it need to be post cured?
Very nice! I would be very cautious of wearing gloves around rotating tools though. Lots of accidents happen this way.
What do you call the type of wax he puts on the mold
Amazing video. Can you tell us what carbon you use since you said you don't use the Easy Composites carbon for this project? Thanks 🙂
You can order chopped carbon in 1/4 inch from Fiber Glast in the US.
Nice Video and great result! But I have one question regarding to your calculations. Isn´t it called „fiber volume fraction“? The ratio of 60% fiber an 40% matrix is related to the volume of the part and not to the mass, right? Fiber and Matrix have different densities; Carbonfiber 1.78g/cm^3 and Epoxiresin around 1.15g/cm^3.
So, if you calculate 60% of 55cm^3 is 33cm^3 of fibre and 40% of Resin is 22cm^3. Multiplied by the density of 1.78g/cm^3 resp. 1.15g/cm^3 you get a mass of about 59g fibre and 25g resin. So the Part should weight 84g with a fibre fraction of 60:40.
With a fibre fraction of 46g, as told in the video, your part has a fiber volume fraction of aproximatly 47%. 47% fibre and 53% Resin.
In the end I think ist doesn‘t matter in case of your part, but I think its worth considering this.
Correct me if I am wrong 😉
Thanks, no I believe you are 100% correct, I have taken Easy Composite's values because I believe they have simplified them for easier calculations. Not everyone will know the exact values like you do and be able to calculate it, and at the end of the day for a project like this you don't need exact values as long as they are close enough considering the amount of excess epoxy you are using anyway to be squeezed out!
Nice
Has anyone printed this mold? I'm getting a rough estimate of 4 days to print all 3 pieces. Anyone have and advice to speed it up?
why did you use a 3-part mold? could you do this part with a 2-part mold instead?
Much harder to remove the part. More parts on the mould means easier release and more probability of keeping the mould from breaking
Nice..what's the final weight after the insert?
Awesome question, I forgot checking that too! I just ran outside and took it off to put it on the scale and it appears that the steel insert and glue added 15 grams and were now at 89 grams total!
are you from Poland?
awesome. what diameter is the metal rod you used. thanks
I used a 15mm rod so it would have 1mm clearance from my iirc 14mm shifter lever, if the lever was thinner I'd also use a smaller diameter rod!
@@LXGspec thanks very much
Hey. Hey. I woul
d find it easier to make a basic cylinder from carbon and then ream and drill.
How much would one cost if youd make one for a viewer
Hey Max, thanks for asking! Here's the deal, I uploaded the model for free because this is the sort of project that takes alot of time and patience for a very small (and usually cheap) part that you can't ask alot of money for, especially considering you can get an original Nismo one for like 60 bucks. I'd have to ask for unreasonable money because I value my time, but I do not think shift knobs should cost that much. If someone wants to throw me a too high amount of money because he wants to have something unique and he can afford it, sure. But as said, I personally think it's not reasonable.
where to get that clearcoat?
I used regular automotive clear coat!
@@LXGspec thanks. how many layers?
It's a lot of work. I prefer to make it out of wood and use lead as the weight and just make the handle so liquid lead can be poured into it. You can then adjust the weight as needed, depending on testing results. It's also cheaper and faster. Otherwise, just buy one.
It will also then be made out of wood and not everyone wants a boomer handle.
@@jdmcarrepairs142 make it out of whatever they want. There’s no reason that it must be real carbon. Just paying g more for no performance enhancement. I guess good for people who like wasting time and money.
What is the point of making the mold in 3 pieces? Couldn't this just be two halves?
Probably doable but the 3p version has the advantage of a substantially easier demolding process.
@@LXGspec Ah ok I see. Thanks.
I have made the lightest full carbon fiber gearknob in the world. I will make a post on instagram in a few days. It weights only 15 grams
Why carbon fiber and not fender filler!!
Can you give me this materials
I didn’t found them my country Bangladesh
If you are referring to the carbon, then just search for 'chopped carbon' on AliExpress
Wear latex/nitrile gloves for the dust sanding but absolutely do not wear cloth gloves like that for the drill press, its crazy dangerous.
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Very nice work. Could I pay you to make a mold for w124 mercedes. I would pay you well for it. Me my wife and son all have a w124 mercedes and I would like to
Make shift handles for our cars. I could make a mold the old way like a fiberglass mold for parts but I really like your approach to it. Great job.
Please let me know if we cam work out a deal. Thank you for your time. Robert
Nice job! I did not see this video, but I made quite simalar project) I made almost everything differently, but result is basically the same) You can check it on my channel, I don't think youtube will be happy with links in comments) It's in russian, but I don't think you need any description :) Good luck!