Recovering from shoulder surgery is sooo boring - what to do? A new shift knob!  I've wanted to replace my black rubber pistol grip with a wood knob, but couldn't find anything I liked.  I like things a bit unique so I just couldn't go for the standard wood blank.  So after digging around online I found an eBay seller who hand made a laminated birch knob with a brass insert - to give it some heft.  I hemmed and hawed, but finally plunked down the $100, pretty steep but as an artist myself I appreciate hand crafted over 'manufactured', and am willing to pay more for it.  After all, the knob and steering wheel are the centerpiece of any interior, IMO.   

I'd like to orient the knob in a particular way, to show off the best sides and was thinking of using blue loc-tite to set it where I want it.  Any problems with that?

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Here's the suspect:

That's a mighty fine looking piece. To correctly orient my shifter knob, I used steel washers under the knob until it tightened down to my preferred orientation. Works great.

Soon to be featured on "Birchin' Rides"....

I like that, closer to the color of the steering wheel.

You could also use a locknut under the knob.

Looks like a glass of Cutty Sark should be sitting next to it with a nice cigar. Nice!