Author Topic: Aluminium TKL Case - TEK-80 - CAD Files inside! (Read 159322 times)

Photekq · « **Reply #300 on:** Tue, 17 September 2013, 09:10:56 »

I have just been notified that the case has been anodised and is ready to be shipped. I'm hoping it should be here by the end of the week!

infiniti · « **Reply #301 on:** Tue, 17 September 2013, 09:40:43 »

Quote from: Photekq on Tue, 17 September 2013, 09:10:56

I have just been notified that the case has been anodised and is ready to be shipped. I'm hoping it should be here by the end of the week!

Congratulations! Can't wait to see the pictures!

TheFlyingRaccoon · « **Reply #302 on:** Tue, 17 September 2013, 10:22:15 »

Quote from: Photekq on Tue, 17 September 2013, 09:10:56

I have just been notified that the case has been anodised and is ready to be shipped. I'm hoping it should be here by the end of the week!

Seriously though, I can't wait to see the final product!

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #303 on:** Tue, 17 September 2013, 21:22:06 »

the rapture cometh

Photekq · « **Reply #304 on:** Wed, 18 September 2013, 13:21:26 »

"I have despatched your goods they should be with you tomorrow." - Anodiser

Photoelectric · « **Reply #305 on:** Wed, 18 September 2013, 13:23:44 »

Quote from: Photekq on Wed, 18 September 2013, 13:21:26

"I have despatched your goods they should be with you tomorrow." - Anodiser

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Now that is great service! Looking forward to falling off my chair while oogling your new anodized case :D

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #306 on:** Wed, 18 September 2013, 22:06:54 »

Moosecraft · « **Reply #307 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 05:26:43 »

Congrats Photekq

Photekq · « **Reply #308 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 09:17:08 »

IT'S HERE
PICS SOON

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #309 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 09:22:13 »

Quote from: Photekq on Thu, 19 September 2013, 09:17:08

IT'S HERE
PICS SOON

now the important question......is it the right color

Batmann · « **Reply #310 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 09:32:44 »

Photo shooting session in progress SpamRay

Photekq · « **Reply #311 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 13:23:44 »

The white gunk on the screwhole is wax that was used to plug the hole during anodising.

Where the clamp failed during machining #1

Where the clamp failed during machining #2 - looks bad but is fully functional.

This shows how damn shiny this brass is. It's like a mirror!

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #312 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 13:25:22 »

Ouch, the clamp marks hurt but overall that is a sick case.

Photekq · « **Reply #313 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 13:27:49 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Thu, 19 September 2013, 13:25:22

Ouch, the clamp marks hurt but overall that is a sick case.

They looked far worse before finishing. They honestly don't look too bad right now.

nubbinator · « **Reply #314 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 13:27:53 »

Fortunately the top part of the case covers those clamp failures. Looks sexy and definitely has a naval feel to it with that grey and the brass.

xavierblak · « **Reply #315 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 13:32:08 »

This case looks amazing.

meiosis · « **Reply #316 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 13:33:41 »

god bless

kenmai9 · « **Reply #317 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 13:36:36 »

Looks good. I liked the look of the raw brass too.

Tym · « **Reply #318 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 13:38:34 »

Goes well with the new Queen Elizabeth Aircraft carriers

Final Cost?

Also did you get a discount for clamping derps?

Photekq · « **Reply #319 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 13:40:20 »

Quote from: Tym on Thu, 19 September 2013, 13:38:34

Goes well with the new Queen Elizabeth Aircraft carriers

Final Cost?

Also did you get a discount for clamping derps?

Bang on £500.

Considering the price I paid for the machining I thought it would be a bit out of line to ask for a discount. The dude must've spent about 5 weekends making this, and I paid him £220.

Tym · « **Reply #320 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 13:41:11 »

Fair 'nuf, nice job.

goobus · « **Reply #321 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 14:02:59 »

Holy crap I'm new here and I can safely you guys are fully insane after reading all 11 pages of this thread.

But I freakin love it

Photekq · « **Reply #322 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 14:08:42 »

Quote from: goobus on Thu, 19 September 2013, 14:02:59

Holy crap I'm new here and I can safely you guys are fully insane after reading all 11 pages of this thread.

But I freakin love it

You read ALL ELEVEN pages? Props to you man!

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codyeatworld · « **Reply #323 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 14:19:44 »

amazing! congratulations!

goobus · « **Reply #324 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 14:25:35 »

Quote from: Photekq on Thu, 19 September 2013, 14:08:42

Quote from: goobus on Thu, 19 September 2013, 14:02:59
Holy crap I'm new here and I can safely you guys are fully insane after reading all 11 pages of this thread.

But I freakin love it
You read ALL ELEVEN pages? Props to you man! )

This is amazing for someone like me who has never taken a keyboard apart. Well it's 3am here and bed beckons. Thank you for the happy ending

did not disappoint!!

Binge · « **Reply #325 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 14:30:16 »

looks great

MOZ · « **Reply #326 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 14:35:58 »

Amazing work!

Batmann · « **Reply #327 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 15:13:11 »

OMG Pho that's a fukin piece of art!
I am happy for you
Congrats, you have been awesome from start! 😀

TheFlyingRaccoon · « **Reply #328 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 15:20:10 »

This is amazing! I really like the contrast between the matte grey and the shiny bronze. The whole thing just looks awesome.

mashby · « **Reply #329 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 16:24:12 »

Wow, that thing is completely hideous. What an eyesore for your desk. Disgusting. Tell you what, since I'm such a good friend, I'll take it off your hands to spare you from having to stare at it.

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Of course it's none of those things. It's a really great looking case and I'm green from head-to-toe with envy. Congrats!

Photoelectric · « **Reply #330 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 16:36:03 »

That thing just screams "serious business"

I hope it will inspire you to do some serious business typing on the keyboard in it

metalliqaz · « **Reply #331 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 16:51:15 »

That thing is a beast!

pasph · « **Reply #332 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 17:01:51 »

Great!

Photekq · « **Reply #333 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 18:11:21 »

Thanks for the compliments everyone. I'm so happy with how it turned out. I now have to chop up a KMAC PCB since my Phantom hasn't arrived. Expect so see a full build log soon(ish)

MJ45 · « **Reply #334 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 18:28:07 »

A real beautiful case a tour-de force piece of work. You could always get a Phantom PCB from Mechanical Keyboards the white would look very nice and contrast your plate and case. IMHO

Photekq · « **Reply #335 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 18:30:30 »

Quote from: MJ45 on Thu, 19 September 2013, 18:28:07

A real beautiful case a tour-de force piece of work. You could always get a Phantom PCB from Mechanical Keyboards the white would look very nice and contrast your plate and case. IMHO

I literally have no money. I've put about $1000 into this and I'm not going to spend more on a new PCB+teensy until I know my phantom is gone for good. A KMAC PCB will do fine for the time being. I will just have to mod it.

MKULTRA · « **Reply #336 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 18:31:07 »

Beautiful case dude. Seriously. You aren't planning a GB are you?

Photekq · « **Reply #337 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 18:34:40 »

Quote from: MKULTRA on Thu, 19 September 2013, 18:31:07

Beautiful case dude. Seriously. You aren't planning a GB are you?

I don't think I'll be making any more. I can't say for sure though.

esoomenona · « **Reply #338 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 18:37:17 »

Wait... this was a one time case!?

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #339 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 18:39:36 »

I can smell the jelly in this thread

If i only i had a phantom or kmac...or tkl for that matter...60% or die..

homebraj i await the build log

meiosis · « **Reply #340 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 18:39:55 »

I don't think many people have $1,000 to burn on a case alone. Could actually persuade someone to part with a 356cl for around that.

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #341 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 18:40:50 »

Quote from: Meiosis on Thu, 19 September 2013, 18:39:55

part with a 356cl

Photekq · « **Reply #342 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 18:42:13 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Thu, 19 September 2013, 18:37:17

Wait... this was a one time case!?

At the start I was actually trying to make a CHEAPER alternative to the MKC without sacrificing quality. I soon realised this would be near impossible to do, so I decided to go all out. I was then planning to make a few more.. maybe 2-4.. I'm still consdering it. Maybe if people reach out to me and say 'YO, I WANT ONE' it would encourage me.

Tell me this though.. Are you willing to pay over £500 and shipping on top of that? It's a steep as **** price, which is one of the main reasons I've decided trying to sell them might be pointless.

Quote from: Meiosis on Thu, 19 September 2013, 18:39:55

I don't think many people have $1,000 to burn on a case alone.

Exactly.

meiosis · « **Reply #343 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 18:42:39 »

Quote from: Dubsgalore on Thu, 19 September 2013, 18:40:50

Quote from: Meiosis on Thu, 19 September 2013, 18:39:55
part with a 356cl

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I've been around long enough one was purchased for $1.4k a few weeks ago

esoomenona · « **Reply #344 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 18:55:52 »

Quote from: Photekq on Thu, 19 September 2013, 18:42:13

Tell me this though.. Are you willing to pay over £500 and shipping on top of that?

Move to Korea, and I will say yes.

Photekq · « **Reply #345 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 18:59:48 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Thu, 19 September 2013, 18:55:52

Quote from: Photekq on Thu, 19 September 2013, 18:42:13
Tell me this though.. Are you willing to pay over £500 and shipping on top of that?

Move to Korea, and I will say yes.

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Photoelectric · « **Reply #346 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 19:04:33 »

British aluminum cases are the next big thing.

Photekq · « **Reply #347 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 19:05:42 »

Quote from: Photoelectric on Thu, 19 September 2013, 19:04:33

British aluminum cases are the next big thing.

I think you mean WELSH aluminium cases.

Welsh custom FS : £2500

Photoelectric · « **Reply #348 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 19:10:07 »

Quote from: Photekq on Thu, 19 September 2013, 19:05:42

Quote from: Photoelectric on Thu, 19 September 2013, 19:04:33
British aluminum cases are the next big thing.
I think you mean WELSH aluminium cases.

Welsh custom FS : £2500

Last I checked, Wales is part of the Great Britain

But you're right, Welsh does sound more exotic. Add a fancy incomprehensible name with lots of consonants too = win!

meiosis · « **Reply #349 on:** Thu, 19 September 2013, 19:38:36 »

Rolex branded cases please, $8,000+

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Author Topic: Aluminium TKL Case - TEK-80 - CAD Files inside! (Read 159322 times)