It's been a long time since I posted. I am finally in a place where I can get to work on some audio projects.
One thing I have been perfecting is making custom knobs and the like with my wood lathe.
This year I acquired a hobby laser cutter, and I have found it perfect for cutting and engraving veneer (along with a bunch of other stuff).
Check out this RCA knob. It is not finished and glossy, yet. But I like the idea.
The last one is just veneer before being glued to a custom knob and sanded. It is still rough, as the imperfections need to be sanded to wood.