this GB From "Topic: [IC] Special Wood (Mpingo) + Epoxy Keyboard Palmrest + Ebonizing Wooden Case"
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=122969.0) GB Link : https://designfactory.kissthebrand.com/product/limited-african-blackwood-mpingo-resin-keyboard-palm-rest/“I couldn't find anyone to make it for me, so I decided to create it myself.”I handled everything from drawing up the blueprints, selecting and purchasing the wood, to hiring a factory and finalizing the production process.
I’am only producing a total of
100 units without any additional production.
This is not a pre-order, just a limited edition sale.
The attached photo shows about 60% completion of the entire process, with all remaining steps being detailing work. So, I'm sharing it publicly.
(Wood & quality)Palmrest Produced using African Mpingo Only, and wooden case build with korean walnut.
I did not use paints (water-based or oil-based)
This product is 100% made in South Korea through handmade and custom order production.
Through a collaborative project with Korean and international Olympic athletes, overseas designers, and partners with patented techniques, the Kissthebrand products are made in South Korea.
The design showcases the unique black and yellow tones of Mpingo, making it highly valuable as a collectible item.
(Drying & moisture content of wood)The moisture content of wood is managed between 5.0 and 8.0.
The picture at the bottom is a moisture content measurement picture of the wooden box that is part of this project.
(Resin Quality)“Specially ordered” world best grade epoxy is used.
This resin was supplied and used by Kukdo Chemical, which is the world's highest quality. Based on the quality grade, it is just below medical grade.
https://m.kukdo.com/business/special.do(dyes development)My Team developed a pure black color dyes, without mixing other color, resulting in a transparent and clear black.
The color was so well-made that we applied for a patent.
(Wood case)A photo of the warranty certificate included with the wooden case.
When using the storage box separately,
You can remove everything and replace it with a suede inlay for fountain pens.
It's confirmed that the keyboard fits inside as well.
(Ebonizing)The luxurious wood finish is provided through the modern technique of Ebonizing (contemporary varnishing technique), which is our unique expertise.
(Support Size)Default Tree Types.
(Etc info)Finished with 0% VOC Belgian Monocoat natural oil.
Produced using high-quality hand tools and materials from top brands like German FESTOOL, German Lupe, etc.
This is a limited edition product due to the limited special order epoxy and rare wood species used in the project.
(Shipping)To obtain this rare and beautiful product
https://www.paysable.com/en-USYou can either use this service or ask a
friend in Korea for help
It is difficult to ship directly from abroad. because ...
[The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has listed dalbergia melanoxylon – commonly known as African blackwood and used in almost all new Highland product – on the CITES Appendix II, and what could be an outright ban of its use without a permit is to go into effect on January 2, 2017. The wood is categorized currently as “near-threatened” on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List.
Therefore, while individual transactions are possible,
direct exports by our company are difficult.]
Mpingo Palmrest of like this quality has not yet been manufactured, and I think it will be difficult to produce it in the future.
It will take approximately 3 months for the entire process to be completed.
Out of the
100 units, the first batch of 13 units has completed the work over the past two months, reaching a progress rate of 60%.
The next 86 units have been in progress for the past month, reaching a progress rate of 30%.
Shipments will be processed in the order of deposit receipt.
The first batch of 13 units is scheduled for dispatch in early June.
The subsequent 86 units are scheduled to begin dispatch in early August.
Due to shipping carrier issues, we can only offer domestic shipping within South Korea. For purchases from countries outside South Korea, a forwarding service will be required.
It will be sent with kiss the brand certificate.
