Turning a Custom Shifter Knob & Tapping a Threaded Insert - Woodturning [Walnut Burl]

This project was a practice piece for a commission for a few custom walnut burl gear shift knobs for a Studebaker M5 truck. Since it was my first shifter knob, and first time threading aluminum, I wanted to give my process a test drive, as well as try out the wood and make sure I let it dry enough.

I couldn't find any threaded inserts that I liked, so I decided to tap my own from aluminum rod. This knob needed a 3/8" x 24tpi insert, but if you decide to make your own, check the thread pattern first. Aluminum is soft enough to work with woodturning tools, so all you really need is the right tap and proper size drill bit. Just keep the lathe spinning slowly while you drill and tap it by hand with the lathe stopped.

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