FTO AUSTRALIA

Not much to this one, but I like it. Grab a pool ball, drill a hole in it, then stick a bit of teflon tape around the gear shaft to hold it in.




I've got about 10 spare pool balls if anyone wants one

hah nice

i'd probably recommend using a tap (not sure which size) so it can screw on just to make it a little bit more secure


good job

Cool!
If you want to get it really good, tap a thread into that drilled hole! But for that you need the special tool!

[EDIT]: Steve beat me, I think the size is 8mm... I think...

Boris wrote:Cool!
If you want to get it really good, tap a thread into that drilled hole! But for that you need the special tool!

[EDIT]: Steve beat me, I think the size is 8mm... I think...

i'll be pulling mine apart next week (for different reasons) ... ummm... someone remind me and i will measure it

Steve/Boris - I was planning to put a tap in, but I got impatient and couldn't be bothered driving out to Bunnings I may still put one in, but its a very snug fit with the teflon tape so I might not bother.

And Tanya, not a bad idea

very very very nice , eheheheheh u got a spare black 8 by anychance heehehehehe

FTO338 wrote:very very very nice , eheheheheh u got a spare black 8 by anychance heehehehehe

Sorry, I drilled the 8 ball and decided I like the look of it better than the 12

To keep this DIY clean, I have split the off topic discussion into another thread.
http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... pic&t=4156

I wonder if you could do it with a Golf Ball... Because it would be slightly smaller then the pool ball... it would be similar to this one:

http://www.carmate.co.jp/razo/knob/14.html

Hmm..

Lol just found this thread. I did the 8-ball gear stick mod to me old gemini about 5 years ago and it is still on there nice and strong. But i used a tap and die set to thread the hole in the pool ball.
Didnt think I would find something like this on an FTO site though.