Author Topic: [IC] Stainless Steel or Aluminum SpaceBar (Read 3188 times)

Upcboy · « **on:** Fri, 15 June 2012, 18:05:56 »

I have access to a Machinist shop that might be able to produce this in a limited quantity. There seems to be plenty of Interest and I should be able to get a prototype out by the end of the week. in the mean time if you interested please fill out the form below so I can get an idea of how many or what type everyone is wanting.

Fancy Google Form

Reptile · « **Reply #1 on:** Fri, 15 June 2012, 18:09:56 »

There is enough interest for sure. Get crackin' :thumbup:

f4d3 · « **Reply #2 on:** Fri, 15 June 2012, 19:09:02 »

I think people would provide more interest if there was a price chart or estimate.

megnin · « **Reply #3 on:** Fri, 15 June 2012, 19:12:11 »

... or picture of a prototype. Show us you can make one. ;-)

Aluminum is pretty easy to work with. Stainless Steel, not so much. I would love to have either one. Aluminum in maybe a brushed finish or Stainless in a highly polished mirror finish.

AKIMbO · « **Reply #4 on:** Fri, 15 June 2012, 19:31:26 »

You'd sell out in a minute on this site. The space bar should be made out of the lightest metal your machinist can work with that isn't crazy expensive.

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #5 on:** Fri, 15 June 2012, 20:44:45 »

Interested!

boost · « **Reply #6 on:** Fri, 15 June 2012, 22:23:34 »

I'm down

Upcboy · « **Reply #7 on:** Fri, 15 June 2012, 22:28:33 »

I'm not sure yet. I've got to give him a space bar to look at. but hes confidant he can do it. Hes a Manual Machinist but they also have a CNC Machine that could take a cad design. I don't have a spare Space bar so i've gotta get one for him to work with. Other than that he would be working on it between jobs so the pace at which he can build them won't be Consistent First things first is getting him to make me one :-p then i'll see about producing some for yall if it turns out good.

shawn o · « **Reply #8 on:** Fri, 15 June 2012, 22:30:42 »

I'm in!

jil_jil32 · « **Reply #9 on:** Fri, 15 June 2012, 23:06:36 »

Do it! <3

Elrick · « **Reply #10 on:** Fri, 15 June 2012, 23:21:25 »

Quote from: Upcboy;614357

I have access to a Machinist shop that might be able to produce this in a limited quantity. Is there any interest for these? If so depending on the Quality how much would they be worth to you.

If it's made out of Stainless Steel I'll put down $100 straight away. But it has to be an extremely good finish with no tell tale machine marks anywhere on the surface.

Wildcard · « **Reply #11 on:** Fri, 15 June 2012, 23:33:20 »

Yes, I'd be down for either. Probably a lighter metal like aluminum.

Elrobo · « **Reply #12 on:** Sat, 16 June 2012, 00:54:22 »

Interested, but interested in a ballpark price and prototype.

CrispyBread · « **Reply #13 on:** Sat, 16 June 2012, 00:58:05 »

I'm interested, depends on the price and quality though, of course.

suprsmo · « **Reply #14 on:** Sat, 16 June 2012, 01:27:18 »

Argh the timing of this..Had only just pm'd feng on this to see if he could get any more.

longweight · « **Reply #15 on:** Sat, 16 June 2012, 01:52:36 »

I am so in.

dorkvader · « **Reply #16 on:** Sat, 16 June 2012, 02:07:01 »

I'm interested!

Though I am wondering what a heavy Stainless Steel spacebar would do to a keyswitch. I imagine it wouldn't work on cherry RED. I guess that's what cherry blacks are for.

Upcboy · « **Reply #17 on:** Sat, 16 June 2012, 02:29:49 »

It should be a Simple build for him.. the only part I'm worried about is the stem holes being correct. other that that it shouldn't be hard at all. does anyone know the Exact dimension for the Stem whole?
The only thing I've found Referencing Dimensions on the Space bar is this....

6.25 units (118mm wide, 3 mounts, 50mm apart)
One center mount and 2 extra mounts 50mm left and right of the center.
Source Link

wilsongunawan · « **Reply #18 on:** Sat, 16 June 2012, 02:34:07 »

i am in as long as the spacebar is universal.

mehkat1974 · « **Reply #19 on:** Sat, 16 June 2012, 02:35:16 »

Quote from: suprsmo;614573

Argh the timing of this..Had only just pm'd feng on this to see if he could get any more.

did he reply? I asked him about these a while back also, he told me there may be some more made soon, bit vague.

Upcboy I am interested, if you can make one of the same quality out of any shiny metal

el2k · « **Reply #20 on:** Sat, 16 June 2012, 03:03:55 »

longweight · « **Reply #21 on:** Sat, 16 June 2012, 03:45:29 »

Easily $100 if the sample is really nice.

suprsmo · « **Reply #22 on:** Sat, 16 June 2012, 04:24:03 »

Quote from: mehkat1974;614598

did he reply? I asked him about these a while back also, he told me there may be some more made soon, bit vague.

Upcboy I am interested, if you can make one of the same quality out of any shiny metal

Yeah he pretty much did the same thing to me too. The manufacturer he normally got them through has stopped making them. But said they may do a run of them in a few months. But I wouldn't be holding my breath!

damorgue · « **Reply #23 on:** Sat, 16 June 2012, 04:51:00 »

Quote from: Upcboy;614592

It should be a Simple build for him.. the only part I'm worried about is the stem holes being correct. other that that it shouldn't be hard at all. does anyone know the Exact dimension for the Stem whole?
The only thing I've found Referencing Dimensions on the Space bar is this....

6.25 units (118mm wide, 3 mounts, 50mm apart)
One center mount and 2 extra mounts 50mm left and right of the center.
Source Link

I just made one if you want it. I have only added the points for my keyboard so far as those are the ones I could measure. If you are sure that there is one in the exact center, I could easily add it. Any more compatibilities?

Edit: I just read your link, it seems to have what I need.

GMC · « **Reply #24 on:** Sat, 16 June 2012, 08:21:55 »

+1 interested but dependant on price and seeing pics of a prototype - preferably aluminium

Upcboy · « **Reply #25 on:** Sat, 16 June 2012, 14:21:59 »

Quote from: damorgue;614640

I just made one if you want it. I have only added the points for my keyboard so far as those are the ones I could measure. If you are sure that there is one in the exact center, I could easily add it. Any more compatibilities?

Edit: I just read your link, it seems to have what I need.

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That would be great if you could add the other mounting points to make it a true universal one it would be great. Only issue is i'd prefer the space bar blank but other than that your cad image will be prefect.

damorgue · « **Reply #26 on:** Sat, 16 June 2012, 14:37:22 »

Quote from: Upcboy;614910

That would be great if you could add the other mounting points to make it a true universal one it would be great. Only issue is i'd prefer the space bar blank but other than that your cad image will be prefect.

Yeah, I already made one in my thread. It seems close to impossible to get it compatible with all though. There is a step-file in case he wants one.

gimpster · « **Reply #27 on:** Sat, 16 June 2012, 19:04:34 »

Definitely interested in this. I'd prefer stainless steel, but that might be too heavy for a 45g switch like my browns. I had this problem somewhat with the gold-plated zinc keys that feng was selling. So it would either need to be really thin wall stainless steel or aluminum.

Elrick · « **Reply #28 on:** Sat, 16 June 2012, 21:05:21 »

Quote from: Upcboy;614357

I have access to a Machinist shop that might be able to produce this in a limited quantity.

Please above all else use 100% certified Stainless Steel produced in USA steel mills. Don't go cheap and use Chinese-grade stainless it is absolutely horrible in quality. I've seen it corrode faster than any low quality carbon steel made anywhere in the world. Plus it can not be milled successfully into any complex shapes and/or extrusions. It essentially is the worst example of Steel sold into any market today. They usually sell it to cheapskates and scumbags for quick money.

It's far easier to work Stainless with cutting gear that is all made in the USA, and I do know for a fact you guys still make, cut and use Stainless Steel through out your consumer economy. US-made steel is quite good in quality and strength so please use that and not any foreign made garbage passing off as so-called, Stainless Steel.

For me cost isn't an issue but QUALITY has to be 100%. With no short-cuts taken.

dorkvader · « **Reply #29 on:** Sat, 16 June 2012, 22:26:22 »

Quote from: Elrick;615162

Please above all else use 100% certified Stainless Steel produced in USA steel mills. Don't go cheap and use Chinese-grade stainless it is absolutely horrible in quality. I've seen it corrode faster than any low quality carbon steel made anywhere in the world. Plus it can not be milled successfully into any complex shapes and/or extrusions. It essentially is the worst example of Steel sold into any market today. They usually sell it to cheapskates and scumbags for quick money.

It's far easier to work Stainless with cutting gear that is all made in the USA, and I do know for a fact you guys still make, cut and use Stainless Steel through out your consumer economy. US-made steel is quite good in quality and strength so please use that and not any foreign made garbage passing off as so-called, Stainless Steel.

For me cost isn't an issue but QUALITY has to be 100%. With no short-cuts taken.

Elrick wants us to use ZDP-189 for the steel, then.
(just kidding, that'd be super expensive, but I still agree that using a decent steel isn't a bad idea, depending on the final cost of course.)

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Author Topic: [IC] Stainless Steel or Aluminum SpaceBar (Read 3188 times)