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Offline yehoshuaf

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"Double-Shot" Wooden Keycaps (now with give away!)
« on: Sat, 13 September 2014, 09:38:44 »
I'm working on cncing a wooden dsa profile keycap set, but I'm in need of a spacebar model. Just the top, really. Can you guys help?

I'd prefer one that is level and 6.25x, but I can adjust the size.

Here are pictures of the project to encourage help. :D

The letters are engraved using a V-bit, and then wood putty is smooshed inside. After it dries I sand, clear coat, and polish.
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Re: "Double-Shot" Wooden Keycaps (...and help me find a spacebar!)
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 15 September 2014, 17:22:17 »
Is that a wooden case as well?

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Re: "Double-Shot" Wooden Keycaps (...and help me find a spacebar!)
« Reply #2 on: Mon, 15 September 2014, 21:02:41 »
Wow, dude, great job!
I'm back.

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Re: "Double-Shot" Wooden Keycaps (...and help me find a spacebar!)
« Reply #3 on: Mon, 15 September 2014, 21:40:12 »
This makes me wish I had a CnC machine.  All my wood caps have been done by hand.

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wut. i'd buy a ****ty IBM board for that green V2

Offline yehoshuaf

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Re: "Double-Shot" Wooden Keycaps (...and help me find a spacebar!)
« Reply #5 on: Tue, 16 September 2014, 11:15:15 »
@Tindron, why yes it is. It's a custom keyboard made from cedar.


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Re: "Double-Shot" Wooden Keycaps (...and help me find a spacebar!)
« Reply #6 on: Tue, 16 September 2014, 14:52:07 »
I'm working on cncing a wooden dsa profile keycap set, but I'm in need of a spacebar model. Just the top, really. Can you guys help?

I'd prefer one that is level and 6.25x, but I can adjust the size.

Here are pictures of the project to encourage help. :D

The letters are engraved using a V-bit, and then wood putty is smooshed inside. After it dries I sand, clear coat, and polish.

Wow that is awesome!

Do you need like a 3D render of a spacebar? I will look, but these are some 3D models of cherry MX caps. You might want to talk to the OP about the files.
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=32448.0

Offline yehoshuaf

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Re: "Double-Shot" Wooden Keycaps (...and help me find a spacebar!)
« Reply #7 on: Wed, 17 September 2014, 12:52:15 »
Thanks, I'll check it out.

Offline yehoshuaf

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Re: "Double-Shot" Wooden Keycaps (...and help me find a spacebar!)
« Reply #8 on: Mon, 22 September 2014, 10:52:15 »
In order to help motivate the community to produce a freely available DSA-style 6.25 spacebar model, I have created the **** button. A wooden engraved keycap. Whoever produces a model that meets with my satisfaction will be the new owner of the **** button. No shipping fees required. :)

http://imgur.com/a/jlwX9

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Re: "Double-Shot" Wooden Keycaps (...and help me find a spacebar!)
« Reply #9 on: Mon, 22 September 2014, 10:59:35 »
In order to help motivate the community to produce a freely available DSA-style 6.25 spacebar model, I have created the **** button. A wooden engraved keycap. Whoever produces a model that meets with my satisfaction will be the new owner of the **** button. No shipping fees required. :)

http://imgur.com/a/jlwX9
So you just need a dsa spacebar... ?

I've got one if you're still looking.
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Offline yehoshuaf

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Re: "Double-Shot" Wooden Keycaps (...and help me find a spacebar!)
« Reply #10 on: Mon, 22 September 2014, 11:13:55 »
I'm looking for a 3D model that I can use to CNC my own.