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PostPosted: Wed May 15, 2013 10:44 pm 
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Since swapping out the dual handle cutters for a single I wanted a pistol grip "style" handle but after pricing just a pistol grip shifter knob online I scratched that idea. Especially since it would come with a threaded end and I'd have to come up with a way to attach knob to my brake assembly. Came up with a few scrap pieces of aluminum here at work and a with a bridgeport mill & few ball end mills made a few different style handles. Of coarse they're not the quality or perfection of a pistol grip knob you'd buy off the shelf but I was pleased with the end results. First pic is of the first one I made and the one I've currently got on my cutter assembly, the 2nd pic is the one I made today and I like the feel of it a lot better. It's trial and error I guess and not costing me anything other than time. Haven't had a chance to polish either yet but oh well. Lot cheaper for me than buying a Hurst knob out of pocket. I'd love to see some pics of some handles any of yall have made to give me some ideas!
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PostPosted: Wed May 15, 2013 11:06 pm 
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i like them both. the second one looks to be a little rough on the fingers. if it were smoothed out it would look really cool. try smaller diameter (not so bulky) and maybe add a curve in the grip like a little deeper in the middle two fingers.

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PostPosted: Thu May 16, 2013 4:23 pm 
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actually the 2nd one feels a lot better (to me) compared to first one. Got it put on last night and feels great. Gonna try it out maybe afterwhile if the rain holds off long enough! But like I said I'm open to suggestions and tips always!! Really wanna see some pics of what other people are running on their single handle setup

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PostPosted: Thu May 16, 2013 4:29 pm 
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what u going to do with ur old duel handle cutter?

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PostPosted: Thu May 16, 2013 7:18 pm 
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traded the dual handle cutter for the single I'm running now...

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