Author Topic: Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds  (Read 12141 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« on: Wed, 19 October 2011, 02:34:13 »
Something came up during the groupbuy for the universal spacebars and I offered my services to mod Filco sized spacebars to fit Leopolds. Since then people have pmed me asking to do this for them.

The price for one is $14.00 shipped (within the continental US. I will ship worldwide for an additional cost). Additional spacebars are $10.00. If you would like your spacebars to come with the o-ring mod it is an additional $1.00 per key (one o-ring per stem). I order the spacebars along with 2xR1 1x1 keys from WASD Keyboards and will make them in any color they offer. Also if you would rather send my your spacebar and have me mod it instead I can. For o-rings I use the 50A durometer Nitrile ones from WASD Keyboards. If you have any questions please ask.

If you would like your Caps Lock and Scroll Lock modded along with your Spacebar it is an additional $10.00. To speed up the process of getting the keys orders of Spacebars and Caps Lock/Scroll Lock will be combined to meet the free shipping requirement of $10.


Pictures below are of my original jig, my modded PBT spacebar for my SteelSeries 7G, and the upgraded jig:






Pictures of some customers spacebars:







« Last Edit: Mon, 21 November 2011, 17:01:17 by TheProfosist »

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #1 on: Wed, 19 October 2011, 14:31:45 »
Ive already got 3 orders for 5 spacebars. I will be ordering from WASD keyboards by the end of the week. If you need a spacebar for your Leopold or Cherry stabilizer keyboard sooner than later order now. Otherwise I need to wait until I have a minimum total order of 3 spacebars (or if I order somehing) as WASD Keyboards minimum order of $10 to get free shipping.

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #2 on: Thu, 20 October 2011, 05:09:37 »
I plan to order today pertaining payment of everyone that us involved with this round. If you want to get in on this round pm me with the details, otherwise I can take orders but will only order once I have enough keys to get free shipping from WASD.

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #3 on: Fri, 21 October 2011, 07:37:14 »
First round key cap part order had been sent to WASD. I can take more order though I need a minimum of 3 spacebars total (can be between multiple member's orders) to order the keycaps needed to make the spacebars.

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #4 on: Sat, 22 October 2011, 23:16:17 »
I have started acquiring orders for the second batch. So far I only have an order for one spacebar.

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #5 on: Sun, 23 October 2011, 18:09:34 »
and it was a good one.

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #6 on: Sun, 23 October 2011, 22:40:57 »
After making a few spacebars I have to increase the price by $2.50 per bar because materials and shipping ended up being more that I originally calculated.

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #7 on: Mon, 24 October 2011, 03:53:27 »
The second batch has been ordered. The third batch will start as soon as I get another order at the new price.

I may also start modifying Caps Lock and Scroll Lock keys to have led windows for Leopold's as one of my friends has asked for such a mod.

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #8 on: Mon, 24 October 2011, 08:03:33 »
I did a test on a extra key that I had turned out well:






I will update when I actually do the Scroll Lock and Caps Lock for someone.

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #9 on: Mon, 24 October 2011, 08:52:13 »
Created a FS: Caps Lock and Scroll Lock Modded for Leopolds listing in the classified and allow combining Spacebars Caps Lock and Scroll Lock.

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #10 on: Fri, 28 October 2011, 06:46:27 »
I recently added more jigs so that I can get more orders out quicker.




And finished 2 more orders that will be shipped out soon.





Also if you want a spacebar but dont want to wait for other people to order you can pay the shipping from WASD which is $1.50

Offline noodles256

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Posts: 1980
  • le legendary
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #11 on: Fri, 28 October 2011, 09:34:38 »
hope that green one is mine
AF | Ducky YOTD |

Offline mmmty

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Posts: 880
  • Location: USofA
  • bang! bang!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #12 on: Fri, 28 October 2011, 10:06:48 »
Where's mine??
Keyboardless

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #13 on: Fri, 28 October 2011, 11:04:28 »
Quote from: noodles256;441075
hope that green one is mine
yes it shipped today I will send you the tracking later today.

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #14 on: Fri, 28 October 2011, 11:04:59 »
Quote from: mmmty;441088
Where's mine??
I still have not received the spacebar that you sent me.

Offline noodles256

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Posts: 1980
  • le legendary
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #15 on: Fri, 28 October 2011, 12:51:11 »
sweet, thanks
AF | Ducky YOTD |

Offline Rafen

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Posts: 491
  • Location: NA
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #16 on: Fri, 28 October 2011, 14:48:45 »
Just got my spacebars today and they fit perfect and look amazing. :rockon:
I had the red, white, and blue ones that he showed on the main page. I will upload pics later after I put them on my keyboard.
Thanks again man!

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #17 on: Fri, 28 October 2011, 15:56:04 »
Quote from: Rafen;441293
Just got my spacebars today and they fit perfect and look amazing. :rockon:
I had the red, white, and blue ones that he showed on the main page. I will upload pics later after I put them on my keyboard.
Thanks again man!
not a problem thanks for the feedback no one has ever left any for me.

Offline hashbaz

  • Grand Ancient One
  • * Moderator Emeritus
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Posts: 5057
  • Location: SF Bae Area
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #18 on: Fri, 28 October 2011, 16:01:00 »
Just got mine, typing on it now.  No issues at all getting it on, feels completely solid!  Thanks again -- leaving you feedback.

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #19 on: Fri, 28 October 2011, 16:03:00 »
Quote from: hashbaz;441341
Just got mine, typing on it now.  No issues at all getting it on, feels completely solid!  Thanks again -- leaving you feedback.
No problem. Thanks a lot.

Offline mmmty

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Posts: 880
  • Location: USofA
  • bang! bang!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #20 on: Fri, 28 October 2011, 16:13:11 »
Quote from: TheProfosist;441119
I still have not received the spacebar that you sent me.

I sent it on Monday. Probably making its way there.
Keyboardless

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #21 on: Fri, 28 October 2011, 16:14:39 »
Quote from: mmmty;441353
I sent it on Monday. Probably making its way there.
good to know I will have it done in a day or so after receiving it.

Offline noodles256

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Posts: 1980
  • le legendary
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #22 on: Sat, 29 October 2011, 20:13:54 »
Quote from: TheProfosist;441118
yes it shipped today I will send you the tracking later today.


never got that tracking # btw
AF | Ducky YOTD |

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #23 on: Sat, 29 October 2011, 22:26:52 »
Quote from: noodles256;442021
never got that tracking # btw
sorry about that forgot the in the car which and wont be available for me to get into till tomorrow ill post them as soon as im able to get them out.
« Last Edit: Sat, 29 October 2011, 22:30:11 by TheProfosist »

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #24 on: Thu, 03 November 2011, 14:56:56 »
I have and order for one spacebar so far looking for more to qualify for free shipping from WASD.

Offline mmmty

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Posts: 880
  • Location: USofA
  • bang! bang!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #25 on: Thu, 03 November 2011, 15:14:26 »
Got my spacebar yet?
Keyboardless

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #26 on: Thu, 03 November 2011, 15:24:08 »
Quote from: mmmty;445047
Got my spacebar yet?
no its has not shown up yet...

sent pm

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #27 on: Mon, 21 November 2011, 14:48:50 »
Finished 4 more spacebars:











Sadly WASD has stopped the free shipping over $10 so I have to add an additional $1.50 to the price of this mod to cover the price of shipping from him to me.

Offline mmmty

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Posts: 880
  • Location: USofA
  • bang! bang!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #28 on: Mon, 21 November 2011, 14:56:44 »
That last one is mine.

Thanks!!
Keyboardless

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #29 on: Mon, 21 November 2011, 14:59:33 »
Quote from: mmmty;456887
That last one is mine.

Thanks!!
Mo problem, I have the tracking numbers in front of me now would you like me to PM you yours?

Offline mmmty

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Posts: 880
  • Location: USofA
  • bang! bang!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #30 on: Mon, 21 November 2011, 16:18:04 »
Yes, thanks!!
Keyboardless

Offline Oqsy

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Posts: 861
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #31 on: Thu, 24 November 2011, 19:25:51 »
TheProfosist: Would you be willing to mod a cherry corp doubleshot caps lock stem location for me to fit a filco/rosewill/etc?  I have a couple of the caps, one already has the old stem removed, but my superglue transplant sheared off today, so I'm looking to let someone better at it do it for me :D  The cap is currently off-center post, and it needs to be centered to work on newer non-cherry corp boards.  come to think of it, I have a couple of other cherry caps (dolch) that need to have stems replaced because of brittle plastic.  Are you up for the job?  How much to fix each stem?  I'm thinking 2-6 caps depending on price and yr availability for such a project.  Thanks in advance!
[sigpic]Currently in use: Rosewill RK9000 and CH DT225[/sigpic]
"Private misfortunes make for public welfare."

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #32 on: Thu, 24 November 2011, 22:48:29 »
I could do it I currently charge $10 a key if you dont mind black stems from keys that I have lying around. I havent not done more than one key per person besides spacebars.

Offline demik

  • Pronounced "demique"
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Posts: 11159
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #33 on: Thu, 24 November 2011, 23:08:06 »
If you think it's possible, I have two off centered caps lock keys I'd want modded.
No, he’s not around. How that sound to ya? Jot it down.

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #34 on: Thu, 24 November 2011, 23:09:22 »
Quote from: demik;458776
If you think it's possible, I have two off centered caps lock keys I'd want modded.


I mdont see why it wouldnt be possible

Offline jpm804

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Posts: 477
  • Location: YaY Area ....
  • KeyCap Assasin
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #35 on: Fri, 25 November 2011, 01:12:29 »
Quote from: demik;458776
If you think it's possible, I have two off centered caps lock keys I'd want modded.

i'd be interested to see if this mod would work also.
REALFORCE|FILCO|HHKB|KBC POKER X|LEOPOLD|CM STORM|SIIG (GHSS)|IBM SSK

Offline tsangan

  • ★★★
  • ** Moderator Emeritus
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Posts: 2754
  • Location: Clack Factory's Dumpster
  • 1000/600
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #36 on: Fri, 25 November 2011, 01:20:39 »
Quote from: jpm804;458803
i'd be interested to see if this mod would work also.

x4?

I need stepped caps please!
Keyboardless

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #37 on: Fri, 25 November 2011, 10:56:51 »
So do I need to start a thread in the classifieds?

Offline Oqsy

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Posts: 861
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #38 on: Fri, 25 November 2011, 19:45:07 »
Interested in the service, but for $10 a cap, I'm better off trying to sort it on my own.  That would add up QUICKLY.  I have at least 4 keys that I'd like fixed immediately, and another 10 or so that have hairline cracks (Dolch!!!) in the stem so they fit loosely, and will not stay on the switch stems at all.  The ones with the cracks are the ones that eventually break off cleanly, and I'd like to do preventative care on them before the entire set becomes useless...  In any case, $140 for stem repairs is not something I can afford or justify.  If it were a single key like a spacebar or caps lock, I'd be on it.  Best I learn to do it for myself.  

Thanks for offering this service to those that can benefit!
[sigpic]Currently in use: Rosewill RK9000 and CH DT225[/sigpic]
"Private misfortunes make for public welfare."

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #39 on: Sat, 26 November 2011, 23:24:45 »
Quote from: Oqsy;459084
Interested in the service, but for $10 a cap, I'm better off trying to sort it on my own.  That would add up QUICKLY.  I have at least 4 keys that I'd like fixed immediately, and another 10 or so that have hairline cracks (Dolch!!!) in the stem so they fit loosely, and will not stay on the switch stems at all.  The ones with the cracks are the ones that eventually break off cleanly, and I'd like to do preventative care on them before the entire set becomes useless...  In any case, $140 for stem repairs is not something I can afford or justify.  If it were a single key like a spacebar or caps lock, I'd be on it.  Best I learn to do it for myself.  

Thanks for offering this service to those that can benefit!


Well I have never done more than 3 at a time I am sure could do all of them ofr a more reasonable price but it would take a while as it is a semi time consuming process.

Offline Oqsy

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Posts: 861
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #40 on: Sun, 27 November 2011, 02:03:01 »
Right, that makes sense.  Another reason I want to try sorting it out myself.  Got some tips from someone very familiar with ABS and I'll be throwing out the superglue method and trying something new.  If it works as well as I expect, I'll be pm'ing you the process in case it helps you out with quality and/or speed :D
[sigpic]Currently in use: Rosewill RK9000 and CH DT225[/sigpic]
"Private misfortunes make for public welfare."

Offline pitashen

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Posts: 1200
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #41 on: Sun, 27 November 2011, 21:52:14 »
Would you do stem mod from stepped cherry doubleshot caps lock?
\\\\ DSI Mac Modular Keyboard (Brown) w/ Leo  Blank Keycaps //
\\\\ Leopold 87keys Keyboard (Brown) w/ Black CherryCorp + SP DoubleShots //
\\\\ Filco Majestouch 2 NINJA (Black) w/ White CherryCorp + SP DoublsShots //

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #42 on: Mon, 28 November 2011, 02:11:11 »
I think that I can mod caps locks but would like to finish the first that I have before doing more, hope thats all right

Offline noodles256

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Posts: 1980
  • le legendary
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #43 on: Tue, 29 November 2011, 11:13:20 »
if you are still making these, I need a black one!

Let me know
AF | Ducky YOTD |

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #44 on: Thu, 01 December 2011, 00:01:54 »
Quote from: noodles256;460725
if you are still making these, I need a black one!

Let me know
yes I am still making these. please PM me with all you info.

Offline abc123asd

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Posts: 21
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #45 on: Thu, 01 December 2011, 15:37:54 »
Hey I sent you a pm but I havent recieved a reply

Offline mmmty

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Posts: 880
  • Location: USofA
  • bang! bang!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #46 on: Sun, 04 December 2011, 21:47:08 »
Finally put the spacebar on my TypeNow keyboard. Works great - thanks again!! :thumb:
Keyboardless

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #47 on: Mon, 05 December 2011, 09:00:04 »
Quote from: mmmty;464229
Finally put the spacebar on my TypeNow keyboard. Works great - thanks again!! :thumb:

no problem

Offline lightsout714

  • * Elevated Elder
  • Trade Count: (1)
  • Posts: 1754
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #48 on: Thu, 29 December 2011, 19:43:17 »
Awesome service here.  Hopefully you are still doing this when I get some new keys.

Offline TheProfosist

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 3671
  • Location: Wisconsin, USA
  • Custom Layouts Only!
Spacebars Modded to fit Leopolds
« Reply #49 on: Thu, 29 December 2011, 19:53:08 »
Quote from: lightsout714;479889
Awesome service here.  Hopefully you are still doing this when I get some new keys.
yea still doing it i know I havnt updated in a while i should have a jig for full size leopolds soon as well and will me modding stepped and off-center caps locks