Full forged carbon Nismo shift knob! Better than duracon? Complete guide with 3d model/plans

Full tutorial on making a forged carbon part from start to finish! Forged carbon is a 60% carbon to 40% resin ratio composite known for it’s strength and looks. The mould I made is for a shifter resembling the legendary Nismo duracon shift knob. Shifter Mould Thingiverse Link: :5265980 0:00 - Taking measurements 0:50 - 3D modeling 1:50 - Print settings 2:12 - Prepping the printed parts 3:11 - Preliminary assembly 3:48 - Mould improvement 4:24 - Wax / PVA 6:27 - Calculations 7:03 - Weighing out materials 7:36 - Filling the mould 9:24 - Demoulding 11:45 - Trim 12:13 - Sanding 13:12 - Epoxy coat 13:37 - Final Sanding 14:32 - Clear coat 15:20 - Weighing the part 15:42 - Threaded insert 17:39 - End ▶You can find my R34 playlist right here: ▶You can find my 964 playlist right here: