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Title: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Sat, 20 October 2012, 02:44:31: The interest check:
I will be buying some of the switch tools at the same time as the poker plate group buy. This is just a interest gauge NOT an order form. Please keep the "other" option short, simple and to the point. They would come pre-bent and sanded ready to work as soon as you get them.

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What it looks like:
(http://img1.UploadScreenshot.com/images/orig/10/29220522899-orig.jpg) (http://www.UploadScreenshot.com/image/1556398/9520053)

(http://img1.UploadScreenshot.com/images/orig/10/29220521494-orig.jpg) (http://www.UploadScreenshot.com/image/1556391/4597687)

Looks dumb but I could take apart 7 switches PER MINUTE:
(http://img1.UploadScreenshot.com/images/main/10/29303422051.jpg) (http://www.UploadScreenshot.com/image/1557155/47385)

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Interest Check Form (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5MQW1XdVVneG9RUU5BV2pZZ0drTEE6MQ)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Tool
Post by: WhiteFireDragon on Sat, 20 October 2012, 03:38:48: Interested, filled out that form. Does it come with finger tape, and those fingers as well?

On a more serious note, I don't think it's required you bend them. In fact, I think it might be better that you don't bend, that way you can hold it at the tip for slightly more leverage and your fingers are closer together.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Tool
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 20 October 2012, 03:39:54: Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Sat, 20 October 2012, 03:38:48
Interested, filled out that form. Does it come with finger tape, and those fingers as well?

Interested in the tape and fingers as well...my fingers would tend to get chaffed and tired from such an activity.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Sat, 20 October 2012, 03:47:19: Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Sat, 20 October 2012, 03:38:48
Interested, filled out that form. Does it come with finger tape, and those fingers as well?

On a more serious note, I don't think it's required you bend them. In fact, I think it might be better that you don't bend, that way you can hold it at the tip for slightly more leverage and your fingers are closer together.

I tried it without the bend, it didn't work
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Tool
Post by: WhiteFireDragon on Sat, 20 October 2012, 03:56:48: How so? Just by looking at the pics, I wouldn't think that the bend just allows your fingers to hold it at certain angle, but not totally prevent the design from working.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Sat, 20 October 2012, 04:07:42: Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Sat, 20 October 2012, 03:56:48
How so? Just by looking at the pics, I wouldn't think that the bend just allows your fingers to hold it at certain angle, but not totally prevent the design from working.

Without the bend, you can't actuate the switch top enough to
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Glissant on Sat, 20 October 2012, 04:15:14: Oh yes! This tool looks to be exactly what I would need. I've been starting to have issues with some switches because of the way I've been opening my switches on my Poker tens of times.

GET'ER DONE! ;)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Acanthophis on Sat, 20 October 2012, 04:55:41: Filled out form.

Would be cool if we/you could find a way to put them together when not in use. Magnets, easily open string or similar, etc.
But this is just a neat bonus, I totally could live w/o it.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: fruktstund on Sat, 20 October 2012, 05:04:44: Definitely interested! I'm too bad at bending paperclips, so this is perfect.
Title: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: i3oilermaker on Sat, 20 October 2012, 07:59:03: Interested! Form filled
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: CKTofu on Sat, 20 October 2012, 10:19:20: Definitely interested, filled out the form!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: nntnam on Sat, 20 October 2012, 10:45:04: Form filled :D . I did one myself based on limmy't tutorial but still want one. It looks cool :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: alaricljs on Sat, 20 October 2012, 10:49:32: Can I recommend a modification? Punch 2 holes through the tool, one a small distance up from the base of the curve, another a small distance down from the top end. 3/8" seems like a good size. You could then use elastic cord loops to attach the tools to your fingers instead of tape.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Sat, 20 October 2012, 12:02:47: Quote from: alaricljs on Sat, 20 October 2012, 10:49:32
Can I recommend a modification? Punch 2 holes through the tool, one a small distance up from the base of the curve, another a small distance down from the top end. 3/8" seems like a good size. You could then use elastic cord loops to attach the tools to your fingers instead of tape.

NO RECOMMENDATIONS EVER

yea, we can add some holes ^__^

Edit: Pm'ed some of the people who left comments
Edit 2: They will be coming pre-bend and sanded, added to OP
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Caaaarrrt on Sat, 20 October 2012, 12:33:05: looks good to me :)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Acanthophis on Sat, 20 October 2012, 13:40:30: Quote from: The_Beast on Sat, 20 October 2012, 12:02:47
Edit: Pm'ed some of the people who left comments
Should I have left the comment in the form to get your attention? :/
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Sat, 20 October 2012, 13:42:38: Quote from: DeathAdder on Sat, 20 October 2012, 13:40:30
Quote from: The_Beast on Sat, 20 October 2012, 12:02:47
Edit: Pm'ed some of the people who left comments
Should I have left the comment in the form to get your attention? :/

I like the idea of magnets but like alaricljs, bungie cords would help open the switch AND keep them together
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: yuiop on Sat, 20 October 2012, 13:52:04: Form filled, I'm interested. I'm currently using binder clips. They work fine but tend to put too much stress on my finger tips. I was thinking about getting some angled tweezers.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Acanthophis on Sat, 20 October 2012, 13:59:56: Ah, ok, had to reread alaricljs' post a few times to understand its content :D
Yeah, that's quite similar to my approach, even better.
I still want credits!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: AKIMbO on Sat, 20 October 2012, 14:01:22: Sounds dope...I'd be down for one set.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: TheProfosist on Sat, 20 October 2012, 14:21:41: down for a set as well filled out form
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: wiredPANDA on Sat, 20 October 2012, 14:24:46: Form completed.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Sat, 20 October 2012, 15:05:20: Quote from: DeathAdder on Sat, 20 October 2012, 13:59:56
Ah, ok, had to reread alaricljs' post a few times to understand its content :D
Yeah, that's quite similar to my approach, even better.
I still want credits!

uhhhmmmm no?

^___^
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: DarkShot on Sat, 20 October 2012, 15:40:13: Interested as well, fancy form filled out already.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 20 October 2012, 20:27:34: Filled out the form, I'd be interested in these. Should work better than those paper clip things :\
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Post by: esoomenona on Sat, 20 October 2012, 20:53:15: .
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: thegunner100 on Sat, 20 October 2012, 20:54:12: Would definitely be interested in buying!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Sat, 20 October 2012, 21:00:49: Looks good, I think I'm going to order about 50 sets
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: hashbaz on Sat, 20 October 2012, 21:06:03: Awesome idea Beasty. Form filled.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: TheQsanity on Sat, 20 October 2012, 23:11:43: Quote from: The_Beast on Sat, 20 October 2012, 13:42:38
Quote from: DeathAdder on Sat, 20 October 2012, 13:40:30
Quote from: The_Beast on Sat, 20 October 2012, 12:02:47
Edit: Pm'ed some of the people who left comments
Should I have left the comment in the form to get your attention? :/

I like the idea of magnets but like alaricljs, bungie cords would help open the switch AND keep them together

Elastic bands like in underwear.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Rumudiez on Mon, 22 October 2012, 00:36:01: Interesting, think I would be in for a pair.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: modulor on Mon, 22 October 2012, 08:59:33: In for one...fancy form filled! ^-^
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 22 October 2012, 09:05:24: Form filled. Me wants! Will make switch swapping/modding so much easier...
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 22 October 2012, 09:32:33: I think I'll be buying 120 tools/60 sets during this GB. I'll be able to ship with the poker plates (I'll just add what it cost onto your shipping invoice) or separately if you didn't order a plate.

Tentative pricing is $5.50 + shipping
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: modulor on Mon, 22 October 2012, 12:32:56: Quote from: The_Beast on Mon, 22 October 2012, 09:32:33
I think I'll be buying 120 tools/60 sets during this GB. I'll be able to ship with the poker plates (I'll just add what it cost onto your shipping invoice) or separately if you didn't order a plate.

Tentative pricing is $5.50 + shipping

:D
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 22 October 2012, 12:35:03: Per alaricljs (and DeathAdder) suggestion, 2 holes have been added for magnets or elastic
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: justin one on Mon, 22 October 2012, 13:08:41: If these are less than $10 I would be in for at least one set.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 22 October 2012, 13:19:59: Quote from: justin one on Mon, 22 October 2012, 13:08:41
If these are less than $10 I would be in for at least one set.

There were a couple $10 and if you want to pay that, I'll accept. But the vast majority were in the $4-$7 range
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: boost on Mon, 22 October 2012, 13:40:59: Nice, forum filled.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Acanthophis on Mon, 22 October 2012, 16:01:17: Quote from: The_Beast on Mon, 22 October 2012, 12:35:03
Per alaricljs suggestion, 2 holes have been added for magnets or elastic
Awww maaaan :/
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 22 October 2012, 16:04:23: Check again you big baby ^____^
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Acanthophis on Mon, 22 October 2012, 18:40:16: Now I can die happy :-*
Title: AW: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: rindorbrot on Wed, 24 October 2012, 07:05:01: Will a order thread be up soon?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Wed, 24 October 2012, 07:18:52: Quote from: rindorbrot on Wed, 24 October 2012, 07:05:01
Will a order thread be up soon?

I'm front the money and buying ~60 sets. You can just buy from me directly. They should be ready ~11/30 since I'll have to sand and bend 120 of them
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Acanthophis on Wed, 24 October 2012, 09:31:31: If we also buy a Poker plate from you, you do ship them combined, right?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Wed, 24 October 2012, 09:44:06: Quote from: DeathAdder on Wed, 24 October 2012, 09:31:31
If we also buy a Poker plate from you, you do ship them combined, right?

Yea, people who have bought plates will have priority since I'm shipping them stuff anyways. If there are any left, then I'll sell to anyone else who wants one
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Zehkul on Thu, 25 October 2012, 05:40:23: dumb question, this tool doesn’t need the leverage from below the switch, is it possible to change switches without desoldering even on normal plates then?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Thu, 25 October 2012, 08:16:23: Quote from: Zehkul on Thu, 25 October 2012, 05:40:23
dumb question, this tool doesn’t need the leverage from below the switch, is it possible to change switches without desoldering even on normal plates then?

Nope. If you look at a switch is has four legs/hooks that need to be unhooked from the bottom of the switch. On OEM plates there is no cutout to allow the legs to be moved. On the poker/phantom plate, you can see little notches cut out which allow you to remove the top without having to desolder
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Paranoid on Thu, 25 October 2012, 09:14:25: also interested, filling out the form!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Munzter on Sat, 27 October 2012, 00:46:59: Would like to order a pair when available! Please keep us posted when they do. Thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Sun, 28 October 2012, 05:37:28: Quote from: Munzter on Sat, 27 October 2012, 00:46:59
Would like to order a pair when available! Please keep us posted when they do. Thanks!

I'll be selling to those who have bought a poker plate first since I'll be shipping them something anyways. Then I'll open it up to anyone else who hasn't ordered a plate. I can always order more tools ^___^
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 02 November 2012, 02:45:15: Want to up my order to at least 2 sets
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: hoggy on Sat, 03 November 2012, 02:45:59: Price sounds good to me. I'm still in.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: NikoGasm on Sun, 04 November 2012, 20:25:02: After going through many ghetto tools, I would absolutely love a pair of yours. These are great, and I really hope a group buy goes through.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: alaricljs on Sun, 04 November 2012, 20:57:34: Hope, what? He's ordering a fat stack and selling them outright. GB not required ;) If they sell out we just scream at him to make more.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: MMB on Sun, 04 November 2012, 21:10:18: If there was a way to keep it in place, you could probably use a spring from a clothes pin

(http://www.6dee1.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Clothespin.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: NikoGasm on Sun, 04 November 2012, 22:18:34: Quote from: alaricljs on Sun, 04 November 2012, 20:57:34
Hope, what? He's ordering a fat stack and selling them outright. GB not required ;) If they sell out we just scream at him to make more.

He could throw them in a kiddie pool filled with mud and make us all wrestle for them, I don't care. I just want one.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Bry on Thu, 08 November 2012, 13:24:06: I want a pair. PM me when this whole thing goes down!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Thu, 08 November 2012, 13:28:41: Quote from: NikoGasm on Sun, 04 November 2012, 22:18:34
Quote from: alaricljs on Sun, 04 November 2012, 20:57:34
Hope, what? He's ordering a fat stack and selling them outright. GB not required ;) If they sell out we just scream at him to make more.

He could throw them in a kiddie pool filled with mud and make us all wrestle for them, I don't care. I just want one.

Don't forget some baby oil, I want this to be interesting
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: NikoGasm on Thu, 08 November 2012, 17:36:55: Quote from: The_Beast on Thu, 08 November 2012, 13:28:41
Don't forget some baby oil, I want this to be interesting

Well now you might as well just record it and put it on the internet to make a profit.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: gimpster on Mon, 12 November 2012, 00:01:01: Filled out the form. Definitely interested. How likely is it looking for this to go through?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 12 November 2012, 00:03:09: Quote from: gimpster on Mon, 12 November 2012, 00:01:01
Filled out the form. Definitely interested. How likely is it looking for this to go through?

I ordered 70 sets, they should be done around the 15th and I'll pick them up during Thanksgiving. But I still have to sand them and bend them and I don't know how long that is going to take. Plus I have poker plates to pack and other stuff I want to do during Thanksgiving break
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: tjcaustin on Mon, 12 November 2012, 00:04:17: LIEK TURKEEE
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 12 November 2012, 00:05:16: Quote from: tjcaustin on Mon, 12 November 2012, 00:04:17
LIEK TURKEEE

More excited to see family, it's been a good 2 months
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: alaricljs on Mon, 12 November 2012, 00:16:32: What kind oof college age kid are you?!?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 12 November 2012, 00:21:51: Quote from: alaricljs on Mon, 12 November 2012, 00:16:32
What kind oof college age kid are you?!?

The unusual kind
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: TheQsanity on Mon, 12 November 2012, 02:47:06: Quote from: The_Beast on Mon, 12 November 2012, 00:21:51
Quote from: alaricljs on Mon, 12 November 2012, 00:16:32
What kind oof college age kid are you?!?

The unusual kind

I imagine you look like a Pink Pony with sunglasses.

Seems like your life is very fast pasted. Don't know how you are doing college things and running group programs online.

Quite impressed...
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: MMB on Mon, 12 November 2012, 03:44:10: Quote from: TheQsanity on Mon, 12 November 2012, 02:47:06

I imagine you look like a Pink Pony with sunglasses.

That is actually how he looks in real life. True story.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 12 November 2012, 09:46:36: Quote from: TheQsanity on Mon, 12 November 2012, 02:47:06
Quote from: The_Beast on Mon, 12 November 2012, 00:21:51
Quote from: alaricljs on Mon, 12 November 2012, 00:16:32
What kind oof college age kid are you?!?

The unusual kind

I imagine you look like a Pink Pony with sunglasses.

Seems like your life is very fast pasted. Don't know how you are doing college things and running group programs online.

Quite impressed...

Pretty much. I'm not sure how fast I'll be able to sand+bend these + ship plates since I have a case study due the 27th, a research project due Dec. 3rd and speech/mini lesson on Dec 13th. Hopefully I can pack most of the plates during thanksgiving but I'm not sure what I'll do with the switch top removers :(

Quote from: MMB on Mon, 12 November 2012, 03:44:10
Quote from: TheQsanity on Mon, 12 November 2012, 02:47:06

I imagine you look like a Pink Pony with sunglasses.

That is actually how he looks in real life. True story.

Yyyyyyyyyuuuuuuuppppppp
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: boost on Mon, 12 November 2012, 09:50:31: This is tool is awesome! Did 104 switches in 8 minutes L)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: WhiteFireDragon on Tue, 13 November 2012, 02:35:16: Did you get a prototype to test?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: TheSoulhunter on Tue, 13 November 2012, 04:36:36: Interested!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Tue, 13 November 2012, 10:56:18: Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Tue, 13 November 2012, 02:35:16
Did you get a prototype to test?

Yup
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: TheQsanity on Wed, 14 November 2012, 13:20:41: Quote from: MMB on Mon, 12 November 2012, 03:44:10
Quote from: TheQsanity on Mon, 12 November 2012, 02:47:06

I imagine you look like a Pink Pony with sunglasses.

That is actually how he looks in real life. True story.

You must be in pony school, where all ponys learn to play!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: gimpster on Fri, 07 December 2012, 17:17:48: Is this tool moving forward? I'd love to get my fingers on this...
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Fri, 07 December 2012, 17:19:03: Quote from: gimpster on Fri, 07 December 2012, 17:17:48
Is this tool moving forward? I'd love to get my fingers on this...

I want to get all my poker plates out but it's hard since I have projects due and finals to study for. However I am limiting the number people can buy so there are some for the people who didn't order a plate
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 07 December 2012, 17:19:06: yea he shipped some out already.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: tjcaustin on Fri, 07 December 2012, 17:20:36: WHY AREN'T THESE ON MY HANDS YET?!? I HAVE 100 CLEAR SWITCHES TO GUT IMMEDIATELY!!!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 07 December 2012, 17:22:00: Quote from: tjcaustin on Fri, 07 December 2012, 17:20:36
WHY AREN'T THESE ON MY HANDS YET?!? I HAVE 100 CLEAR SWITCHES TO GUT IMMEDIATELY!!!
if their not on a board a screw driver is much faster...
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: tjcaustin on Fri, 07 December 2012, 17:23:29: Quote from: TheProfosist on Fri, 07 December 2012, 17:22:00
Quote from: tjcaustin on Fri, 07 December 2012, 17:20:36
WHY AREN'T THESE ON MY HANDS YET?!? I HAVE 100 CLEAR SWITCHES TO GUT IMMEDIATELY!!!
if their not on a board a screw driver is much faster...

True, but I also will have the same amount of browns that are already on a board to do the same with. But anyways, I'm just screaming.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Fri, 07 December 2012, 17:26:04: Quote from: TheProfosist on Fri, 07 December 2012, 17:22:00
Quote from: tjcaustin on Fri, 07 December 2012, 17:20:36
WHY AREN'T THESE ON MY HANDS YET?!? I HAVE 100 CLEAR SWITCHES TO GUT IMMEDIATELY!!!
if their not on a board a screw driver is much faster...

I've found the tool to be fast on loose switches and mounted ones
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: tjcaustin on Fri, 07 December 2012, 17:27:09: Quote from: The_Beast on Fri, 07 December 2012, 17:26:04
Quote from: TheProfosist on Fri, 07 December 2012, 17:22:00
Quote from: tjcaustin on Fri, 07 December 2012, 17:20:36
WHY AREN'T THESE ON MY HANDS YET?!? I HAVE 100 CLEAR SWITCHES TO GUT IMMEDIATELY!!!
if their not on a board a screw driver is much faster...

I've found the tool to be fast on loose switches and mounted ones

I'm surprised you haven't tried to get them a purple color by either paint, powder coat or anodization.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Glissant on Fri, 07 December 2012, 17:33:50: Purple switch removal tool? Yes, please!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: pasph on Fri, 07 December 2012, 17:49:20: I need this!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Fri, 07 December 2012, 18:18:28: Quote from: tjcaustin on Fri, 07 December 2012, 17:27:09
Quote from: The_Beast on Fri, 07 December 2012, 17:26:04
Quote from: TheProfosist on Fri, 07 December 2012, 17:22:00
Quote from: tjcaustin on Fri, 07 December 2012, 17:20:36
WHY AREN'T THESE ON MY HANDS YET?!? I HAVE 100 CLEAR SWITCHES TO GUT IMMEDIATELY!!!
if their not on a board a screw driver is much faster...

I've found the tool to be fast on loose switches and mounted ones

I'm surprised you haven't tried to get them a purple color by either paint, powder coat or anodization.

You can't anodize stainless steel since anodizing is basically an accelerated rusting process for aluminum
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: tjcaustin on Fri, 07 December 2012, 19:07:57: For some reason I thought they were aluminum when I said that.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Fri, 07 December 2012, 19:11:07: Quote from: tjcaustin on Fri, 07 December 2012, 19:07:57
For some reason I thought they were aluminum when I said that.

Nah brah, SS or go home
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: tjcaustin on Fri, 07 December 2012, 19:16:34: Quote from: The_Beast on Fri, 07 December 2012, 19:11:07
Quote from: tjcaustin on Fri, 07 December 2012, 19:07:57
For some reason I thought they were aluminum when I said that.

Nah brah, SS or go home

Still. No purpling?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Fri, 07 December 2012, 19:23:18: Quote from: tjcaustin on Fri, 07 December 2012, 19:16:34
Quote from: The_Beast on Fri, 07 December 2012, 19:11:07
Quote from: tjcaustin on Fri, 07 December 2012, 19:07:57
For some reason I thought they were aluminum when I said that.

Nah brah, SS or go home

Still. No purpling?

Nope, I'm way to lazy/not enough time
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: WhiteFireDragon on Fri, 07 December 2012, 19:31:04: Quote from: tjcaustin on Fri, 07 December 2012, 19:16:34
Quote from: The_Beast on Fri, 07 December 2012, 19:11:07
Quote from: tjcaustin on Fri, 07 December 2012, 19:07:57
For some reason I thought they were aluminum when I said that.

Nah brah, SS or go home

Still. No purpling?

For what? They serve their purpose and don't get displayed like keycaps would.

Would you cared if your toilet paper was white or purple? ;)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: tjcaustin on Fri, 07 December 2012, 19:33:48: Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Fri, 07 December 2012, 19:31:04
Quote from: tjcaustin on Fri, 07 December 2012, 19:16:34
Quote from: The_Beast on Fri, 07 December 2012, 19:11:07
Quote from: tjcaustin on Fri, 07 December 2012, 19:07:57
For some reason I thought they were aluminum when I said that.

Nah brah, SS or go home

Still. No purpling?

For what? They serve their purpose and don't get displayed like keycaps would.

Would you cared if your toilet paper was white or purple? ;)

It's more me messing with beastmode because he likes purple.

But to answer your question, I would care, because purple would make the clean up confusing.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: durainello on Fri, 07 December 2012, 21:09:02: Trying using a black toilet paper :))

(http://funcfash.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/renova-black-toilet-paper-installed.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Sai on Fri, 07 December 2012, 21:28:21: i want this to mod :))
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: TheQsanity on Sat, 08 December 2012, 03:23:39: Hey Beast, Where did you get your switch stand switcher? Aren't they like $20 some where?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: TwistedMentat on Sat, 08 December 2012, 04:07:41: I just got my first mechanical keyboard a few days ago, but I already know I want to try Ergo-Clears. So, I'm gonna need a set of these to make the process quicker. I filled out the form.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Sat, 08 December 2012, 13:52:28: You don't have to fill the form anymore. I ordered ~70 sets and an limiting how many poker plate people can buy so hopefully I can sell them to everyone else who didn't order a plate from me

Quote from: TheQsanity on Sat, 08 December 2012, 03:23:39
Hey Beast, Where did you get your switch stand switcher? Aren't they like $20 some where?

No, that's just the plate the switches were getting mounted into. sherryton sells a lube station but I just mod the switches once they're already installed on the plate
Title: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: reaper on Sat, 08 December 2012, 14:11:38: Count me in for that switch removal tool please. =P
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: guilleguillaume on Sat, 08 December 2012, 18:55:52: I'm interested in removal tool too if it isn't too late.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: alaricljs on Sat, 08 December 2012, 20:31:32: In fact, it's too early :)

He'll be posting up when they are in general availability.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: inlikeflynn on Fri, 14 December 2012, 15:17:01: these work awesome The_Beast ;D

I no longer want to break my keyboard into pieces when trying to remove the tops.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: korne on Fri, 14 December 2012, 15:31:00: I'm in

fantastic tool
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: GMC on Sat, 15 December 2012, 04:55:49: Is this still live?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Shadovved on Sat, 15 December 2012, 04:58:40: Hey beast!

I want the tool too!!!!!! (since a long time ago) :p :p :p
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Leslieann on Tue, 01 January 2013, 17:38:23: It's been a few weeks, any update on a time frame? I would really love to get one of these.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Tue, 01 January 2013, 17:43:20: I thought I bought enough to cover the plate GB and then have some to sell after, but I didn't. I'll probably put up a form sometime soon to order a second round.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: megaforce on Tue, 01 January 2013, 18:11:58: Quote from: The_Beast on Tue, 01 January 2013, 17:43:20
I thought I bought enough to cover the plate GB and then have some to sell after, but I didn't. I'll probably put up a form sometime soon to order a second round.

Any chance of running another round of Poker plates as well?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: phetto on Tue, 01 January 2013, 18:13:07: When can I get my hands on this beasty ^_^
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: CKTofu on Tue, 01 January 2013, 21:20:57: I got mine in when I got home a couple days ago. Thing's great, now I just need to get around to desoldering the board.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: KuhnTang on Tue, 01 January 2013, 21:31:27: Would you consider making these colored?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Tue, 01 January 2013, 21:36:07: Quote from: megaforce93 on Tue, 01 January 2013, 18:11:58
Quote from: The_Beast on Tue, 01 January 2013, 17:43:20
I thought I bought enough to cover the plate GB and then have some to sell after, but I didn't. I'll probably put up a form sometime soon to order a second round.

Any chance of running another round of Poker plates as well?

Maybe

Quote from: KuhnTang on Tue, 01 January 2013, 21:31:27
Would you consider making these colored?

They're stainless steel, you can't anodize them. Why do they need to be colored anyways?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: mashby on Tue, 01 January 2013, 22:38:18: Form filled.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: r3dx on Wed, 02 January 2013, 08:12:31: Just submitted my form. I'm looking forward to getting a pair of these.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: rindorbrot on Wed, 02 January 2013, 08:23:01: Quote from: The_Beast on Tue, 01 January 2013, 17:43:20
I thought I bought enough to cover the plate GB and then have some to sell after, but I didn't. I'll probably put up a form sometime soon to order a second round.
That makes me sad :(

I hope this second round goes through a bit quicker ;)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Rendom on Wed, 02 January 2013, 12:10:54: Form filled! ;D
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Leslieann on Wed, 02 January 2013, 16:40:51: Quote from: The_Beast on Tue, 01 January 2013, 17:43:20
I thought I bought enough to cover the plate GB and then have some to sell after, but I didn't. I'll probably put up a form sometime soon to order a second round.
Well, I guess that is both good and bad. :)

Count me in if you get some more.
Title: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Glissant on Thu, 03 January 2013, 09:44:42: Just received my plates and tools.
I have a question regarding the tool though; how am I supposed to use it? I put the tool in the only logical way and try to squeeze it loose and or try to pull the top up, but I can't for the life of me get both sides to open up at the same time. I feel challenged :))
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Glissant on Sat, 05 January 2013, 17:47:00: Did I ask this in the wrong place?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Sat, 05 January 2013, 17:51:24: yes, get out pls

1) insert the legs into the sides of the switch body, like dis:
(http://img1.UploadScreenshot.com/images/orig/10/29220521494-orig.jpg) (http://www.UploadScreenshot.com/image/1556391/4597687)

Then pinch them enough to lift the legs of the switch top. Pull up and the switch should be disassembled
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Glissant on Sat, 05 January 2013, 18:02:56: (http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRDCwlM5cmblOU7kiPOcnIoPWRnqlE-QkmexxATddjN7MEp1sg6xOj6m5ynFQ)

Well that's how I've been trying to use the tool. Hmm I'll keep trying to see if I can get it right =D Thanks for the reply, Beastie ;) .
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Sat, 05 January 2013, 18:04:58: Quote from: Glissant on Sat, 05 January 2013, 18:02:56
Show Image
(http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRDCwlM5cmblOU7kiPOcnIoPWRnqlE-QkmexxATddjN7MEp1sg6xOj6m5ynFQ)

Well that's how I've been trying to use the tool. Hmm I'll keep trying to see if I can get it right =D Thanks for the reply, Beastie ;) .

If you need any more help, ask someone else pls....

I be jokin ^___^
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Glissant on Sat, 05 January 2013, 18:46:39: [attachimg=1]
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Sat, 05 January 2013, 18:58:41: If you really can get it, then I'll post a video of how they work
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Glissant on Sat, 05 January 2013, 19:00:52: Don't worry about it =) I'll see if I can get it working for me. I'm sure there is some fine detail I'm just missing when doing it. I'll try the other set of tools to see if it might be a tight fit on one of the sides or something. No worries I'm just joking too ;) .

Edit: Yup. The other set of tools fit perfectly and pulled the switch right out :).
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Sat, 05 January 2013, 19:11:13: You sure g-money? I wouldn't mind doing it for you
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: cobraj on Sat, 05 January 2013, 21:17:47: If you ever decide to have a 2nd round, I would definitely be in.

Also, would you consider making plates for the KBT Race? (It feels too light after using the Filco :P)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Sun, 06 January 2013, 05:56:43: Quote from: cobraj on Sat, 05 January 2013, 21:17:47
If you ever decide to have a 2nd round, I would definitely be in.

Also, would you consider making plates for the KBT Race? (It feels too light after using the Filco :P)

I would need a drawing of the plate (in autocad).
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: netdevil on Sun, 06 January 2013, 19:43:52: Interested!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Glissant on Sun, 06 January 2013, 19:49:09: So after more testing, one set of tools work perfectly, the other set just won't because the one tool is too thick to fit well enough in the slots. Hmmm now who do I know that has a belt sander/grinder.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Sun, 06 January 2013, 21:30:38: Quote from: Glissant on Sun, 06 January 2013, 19:49:09
So after more testing, one set of tools work perfectly, the other set just won't because the one tool is too thick to fit well enough in the slots. Hmmm now who do I know that has a belt sander/grinder.

Hmm, I'm pretty sure that I tested each pair to see if they fit in the slot. You would also hand sand it if you have ~10 minutes to spare.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Glissant on Sun, 06 January 2013, 23:15:06: Actually I just had a closer look at the tools, and the tool that helped me remove all the switches on my Poker in about five minutes while being distracted seem a little thicker than the tools that slip out when trying to remove the switches. So it seems like the tools that aren't working simply have too small "teeth" to "grab on" to the slots. And trust me, I've been trying different angles and pressures and pushing them into the switches and wiggling.

I'll add a picture just for comparison.
The top two pieces are from the set that works without issue. The bottom set just slips out even if I try to shove them down into the slots.

[attach=1]

It's an excellent tool, and I love the set that works. Keep up the great work =).
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: NikoGasm on Sun, 06 January 2013, 23:20:16: Man, I'm jealous of all you with your own set. These are really neat and seem really useful. I can imagine this being commonly sold on commercial sites in the same fashion that keycap pullers are.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Sun, 06 January 2013, 23:53:22: Hmm, the set I use has really thin "teeth" and they work just fine for me. So I don't know what's up with your set :(
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: KuhnTang on Sun, 06 January 2013, 23:55:32: Are enough people interested for you to sell some of these Beast?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 07 January 2013, 00:05:32: I'll do another buy later
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: cobraj on Mon, 07 January 2013, 05:01:33: Quote from: The_Beast on Sun, 06 January 2013, 05:56:43
Quote from: cobraj on Sat, 05 January 2013, 21:17:47
If you ever decide to have a 2nd round, I would definitely be in.

Also, would you consider making plates for the KBT Race? (It feels too light after using the Filco :P)

I would need a drawing of the plate (in autocad).

Hmm. How would I go about doing this lol?
Sorry, I never really used the program in school, and don't need to use it at university :(
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: rek55 on Mon, 07 January 2013, 09:32:07: This coming any time soon? I've got some cherry reds in the mail that will require opening. :)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Dreadwyrm on Sun, 20 January 2013, 17:02:04: Form filled! :-*
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: TDub on Mon, 21 January 2013, 06:09:36: Got a set with my poker plates and they work like a charm. Soooo much easier to take switches apart now :)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: TheSoulhunter on Mon, 21 January 2013, 16:09:11: Quote from: TDub on Mon, 21 January 2013, 06:09:36
Got a set with my poker plates and they work like a charm. Soooo much easier to take switches apart now :)

+1
This little helpers rock!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: cobraj on Wed, 23 January 2013, 06:15:34: Quote from: The_Beast on Mon, 07 January 2013, 00:05:32
I'll do another buy later

YAY!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: KuhnTang on Wed, 23 January 2013, 13:37:38: Is this thing still happening?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Wed, 23 January 2013, 13:43:02: Yes, when I get time
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: netdevil on Wed, 23 January 2013, 22:11:27: I need this :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: rek55 on Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:54:39: I made due with some paperclips but if I was going to be doing many more I think a tool would have been very helpful.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: S2000Gan on Sun, 24 February 2013, 04:23:18: Ok, this is the 2nd thread this has happened to me, but not all threads are doing this, I think the pics in the op are broken.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sun, 24 February 2013, 09:58:19: Quote from: S2000Gan on Sun, 24 February 2013, 04:23:18
Ok, this is the 2nd thread this has happened to me, but not all threads are doing this, I think the pics in the op are broken.

I think The_Beast said that his picture host crashed.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Jagriff on Sat, 13 April 2013, 10:13:58: Any updates on another run of this?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: r3dx on Sat, 13 April 2013, 17:55:09: I'm also really looking forward to picking some of these up :D
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: cobraj on Sat, 13 April 2013, 18:06:02: Might need a few after all the plates available with removable switch tops haha :D
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Larken on Sat, 13 April 2013, 23:04:27: find two pairs of reverse action tweezers and bend them with some pliers. not as precise as what The_Beast is offering, but it beats using paperclips until he runs another round.

example - (not my picture, as I bent mine a long time ago and didn't get any 'before' pictures)

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8108/8646554313_0389f35522_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/89364707@N02/8646554313/)

after

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8534/8646555391_25f68e8deb_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/89364707@N02/8646555391/)

you want it to look like the one on the right. the reason why I specify reverse pressure tweezers is due to the narrower (and therefore weaker) middle part, which makes it easier to bend into a flat angle.

word of caution, the tweezers on the top left - that will work too, but it will ruin your cherry switch housing on account of being too sharp.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: r3dx on Sun, 14 April 2013, 12:05:20: Great suggestion, Larken. I'll probably take a look around to see if I can find something. When I opened the switches on my ErgoDox I just used two screwdrivers but it was kind of a pain and not as efficient as I had hoped.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: TheQsanity on Sun, 14 April 2013, 15:12:03: Took me a couple nights to open all my switches...
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Melvang on Sun, 14 April 2013, 21:32:37: images broke
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: quake4mhg on Sun, 14 April 2013, 23:12:46: interested.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: LechnerDE on Mon, 15 April 2013, 06:24:08: Quote from: cobraj on Sat, 05 January 2013, 21:17:47
If you ever decide to have a 2nd round, I would definitely be in.

Also, would you consider making plates for the KBT Race? (It feels too light after using the Filco :P)

#2

!!
Title: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: aggiejy on Mon, 15 April 2013, 10:16:12: 2nd round please! :-)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Neal on Mon, 15 April 2013, 10:51:57: Round #2, its time.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: vipjun on Mon, 15 April 2013, 10:56:19: round 2 pls
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Melvang on Mon, 15 April 2013, 10:57:06: I would like to 4th this motion. ;D
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: pasph on Mon, 15 April 2013, 12:23:12: 2nd round now please
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: codyeatworld on Mon, 15 April 2013, 12:28:33: I'd be in for round 2!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: KuhnTang on Mon, 15 April 2013, 12:56:45: I think all the people from the phantom/LZGH/GH60 etc GB's that are putting together their own boards all are going to need something very soon.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: aggiejy on Mon, 15 April 2013, 14:20:18: ^^^^^ Exactly. :)
Title: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: turtle on Mon, 15 April 2013, 14:25:35: Exactly what I need!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Jagriff on Mon, 15 April 2013, 18:13:29: Oh boy, look what I started. :))
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: TheQsanity on Sat, 20 April 2013, 13:04:08: Could you post the cad files beast?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Photekq on Sat, 20 April 2013, 13:07:14: I'd also be in for a R2.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 20 April 2013, 13:34:47: I'd be in just in case I ever need them.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Photekq on Sat, 20 April 2013, 13:38:16: Quote from: ray4jc on Sat, 20 April 2013, 13:34:47
I'd be in just in case I ever need them.
Just to let you know : they aren't to be used with that Ducky you just bought. They only work if you have a custom plate which allows you to remove the top half of the switch while it's still soldered.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Melvang on Sat, 20 April 2013, 14:06:08: I would be willing to bet that they would still work fantastic on unmounted switches as well
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Photekq on Sat, 20 April 2013, 14:19:43: Quote from: Melvang on Sat, 20 April 2013, 14:06:08
I would be willing to bet that they would still work fantastic on unmounted switches as well
I may be wrong but they seem like they would be a pain to use when the switch is unmounted. It's easy to remove the top of an unmounted switch with just a screwdriver anyway. The same can't be said for a mounted one.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Jocelyn on Sat, 20 April 2013, 14:30:36: Quote from: Photekq on Sat, 20 April 2013, 14:19:43
I may be wrong but they seem like they would be a pain to use when the switch is unmounted. It's easy to remove the top of an unmounted switch with just a screwdriver anyway. The same can't be said for a mounted one.

You are 100% correct :)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 20 April 2013, 15:31:02: Quote from: Photekq on Sat, 20 April 2013, 13:38:16
Quote from: ray4jc on Sat, 20 April 2013, 13:34:47
I'd be in just in case I ever need them.
Just to let you know : they aren't to be used with that Ducky you just bought. They only work if you have a custom plate which allows you to remove the top half of the switch while it's still soldered.

Yeah I know but just in case I ever get a board which has easily accessible switches.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: gameaholic on Fri, 26 April 2013, 15:04:16: r2 plz
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Tarzan on Fri, 26 April 2013, 15:09:02: Interest expressed.

If nothing else, I'd buy a set and trade them to Gupgup for keyboard mod work.

:))
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: habitualapse on Fri, 26 April 2013, 17:37:36: +1 for round two!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Dubsgalore on Fri, 26 April 2013, 20:04:46: would be down for round 2
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: domoaligato on Sat, 27 April 2013, 05:54:11: in4 round 2 also
Title: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: remedyhalopc on Sun, 28 April 2013, 03:41:44: Come on round two!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Melvang on Sun, 28 April 2013, 11:31:08: can I just get some numbers so i can build my own?

Melvang
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: speedkills on Sun, 28 April 2013, 15:23:42: I'm in for round two.

-Shane
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: NthTier on Wed, 01 May 2013, 14:26:24: round 2!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Mugen on Fri, 03 May 2013, 09:27:07: I was just asking WFD about these, i would love a set.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Ed on Fri, 03 May 2013, 13:33:40: Guys... His last post in this thread was in JANUARY!... So spam his PM box if you want your voices to be heard.

Quote from: The_Beast on Wed, 23 January 2013, 13:43:02
Yes, when I get time
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Fri, 03 May 2013, 13:41:24: Quote from: The_Ed on Fri, 03 May 2013, 13:33:40
Guys... His last post in this thread was in JANUARY!... So spam his PM box if you want your voices to be heard.

Quote from: The_Beast on Wed, 23 January 2013, 13:43:02
Yes, when I get time

I swear to cheesus christ, if you spam my inbox I'll write your name down and you will never get a set from me.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Ed on Fri, 03 May 2013, 13:46:39: People like to spam mine for 7x spacebars and 1.5x mods, even though I've never had those for sale...

Mmmm... Cheesus christ... With extra bacon...
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: inlikeflynn on Fri, 03 May 2013, 13:47:52: Quote from: The_Ed on Fri, 03 May 2013, 13:46:39
People like to spam mine for 7x spacebars and 1.5x mods, even though I've never had those for sale...

Mmmm... Cheesus christ... With extra bacon...

I thought I heard you were bringing 7x spacebars and 1.5x mods to the meet up this weekend?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Ed on Fri, 03 May 2013, 13:49:07: Oh yeah... I forgot to put those in the list of things I could bring. Should I bring my lone set?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: inlikeflynn on Fri, 03 May 2013, 13:50:16: nah, i'm sure i'll have them on one of the 1800's already if people care that much to see them

please bring the other stuff though for girlshark wizbro & I that i've never picked up though
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Ed on Fri, 03 May 2013, 13:55:43: I thought Halverson couldn't make it...
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: esoomenona on Fri, 03 May 2013, 14:02:59: Beast, Y U IGNORE THE ROAR OF THE CROWD!? ;)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Fri, 03 May 2013, 14:05:25: Quote from: esoomenona on Fri, 03 May 2013, 14:02:59
Beast, Y U IGNORE THE ROAR OF THE CROWD!? ;)

I do have some, but, finals this week and next week to deal with. Plus papers, essays, assignments.....
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: esoomenona on Fri, 03 May 2013, 14:08:44: I'm going to incite and instigate in the meantime, okay?

Man, these things are great! They open switches so easily. Why don't you guys have any yet? How did people even open switches before? It seems so barbaric...
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Joxx on Fri, 03 May 2013, 20:31:21: I am also interested in one of these. I pull my caps in a barbaric bad way =/
Title: Re: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 03 May 2013, 20:32:12: Quote from: Joxx on Fri, 03 May 2013, 20:31:21
I am also interested in one of these. I pull my caps in a barbaric bad way =/

This isn't a cap puller.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Joxx on Fri, 03 May 2013, 20:40:53: Oh woops lol, I can't see the pictures and assumed it was a cap puller. My bad
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Jocelyn on Fri, 03 May 2013, 20:46:08: Quote from: Joxx on Fri, 03 May 2013, 20:40:53
Oh woops lol, I can't see the pictures and assumed it was a cap puller. My bad

:)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img138/3729/toolsp.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Joxx on Fri, 03 May 2013, 20:53:31: Ahhh tank you, I doubt I would need one of those, with how clumsy I am, there is a high chance I would break things
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Elrick on Sat, 04 May 2013, 03:59:18: Quote from: esoomenona on Fri, 03 May 2013, 14:08:44
I'm going to incite and instigate in the meantime, okay?

Man, these things are great! They open switches so easily. Why don't you guys have any yet? How did people even open switches before? It seems so barbaric...

I just filled out the form, as usual always late to the party ::) .
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Findecanor on Sat, 04 May 2013, 11:28:31: There has been a round #1 already? It would be nice if there was a "[ORDER]" thread with a title that indicates that. This thread is still marked "[IC]",
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: esoomenona on Sat, 04 May 2013, 11:30:39: There wasn't an order thread, per se. People who got in on the first Poker plate GB had a chance to grab some during that time.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Glissant on Sun, 12 May 2013, 00:46:09: Quote from: Joxx on Fri, 03 May 2013, 20:53:31
Ahhh tank you, I doubt I would need one of those, with how clumsy I am, there is a high chance I would break things

Without them the chances are even higher ;D. But if you break it you get a chance to fix it, and that's always fun. Fixing keyboards is awesome!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: gnubag on Sun, 12 May 2013, 00:59:56: Quote from: Glissant on Sun, 12 May 2013, 00:46:09
Quote from: Joxx on Fri, 03 May 2013, 20:53:31
Ahhh tank you, I doubt I would need one of those, with how clumsy I am, there is a high chance I would break things

Without them the chances are even higher ;D. But if you break it you get a chance to fix it, and that's always fun. Fixing keyboards is awesome!

well the maximum you can break with the tool would be the top cover (which you can simply replace) :)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Ed on Sun, 12 May 2013, 04:21:55: I have a small bag of switch tops as it's the cross-points that always seem to get bent.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Johan on Wed, 22 May 2013, 14:19:41: Sorry fr asking this, But does this work on all boards or just pcb mounted switches and boards with special mounting?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Photekq on Wed, 22 May 2013, 14:50:08: Quote from: Johan on Wed, 22 May 2013, 14:19:41
Sorry fr asking this, But does this work on all boards or just pcb mounted switches and boards with special mounting?
Only for pcb mount and plate mounts with custom switch holes. Won't work on regular plate mount.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: S2000Gan on Mon, 27 May 2013, 04:12:20: Round 2 please?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: gimpster on Thu, 30 May 2013, 16:57:01: +2
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Jocelyn on Thu, 30 May 2013, 16:57:36: Quote from: gimpster on Thu, 30 May 2013, 16:57:01
+2

He kinda just did R2
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 30 May 2013, 20:05:50: Beast, when are you going to sell more!? Why do you hate us...?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 30 May 2013, 20:09:46: He just sold 45 sets in a classifieds sale. I'd say that's a pretty good R2 ^__^
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: elton5354 on Thu, 30 May 2013, 20:14:12: When the 1st round was few dollars, yes it was good. $10 each pair? Not really.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 30 May 2013, 20:15:49: That's just, like, your opinion, man. Obviously they're worth it at $10. They sold out.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: elton5354 on Thu, 30 May 2013, 20:20:39: Obviously, right?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Thu, 30 May 2013, 20:57:55: Quote from: elton5354 on Thu, 30 May 2013, 20:14:12
When the 1st round was few dollars, yes it was good. $10 each pair? Not really.

I'm pretty sure you complained about the $6 price, so why not complain about the $10 price too........
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: elton5354 on Thu, 30 May 2013, 21:01:20: Not sure why you even say that. That was my first post on this thread.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 30 May 2013, 21:47:36: Those Hazard keys in your sale thread were better when they were $19 during the GB. Not $30.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: elton5354 on Thu, 30 May 2013, 21:50:53: Come on, really?

I'm just saying as a group buy, it's a good price, but I don't consider it a "R2", if it's not an actual group buy price.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 30 May 2013, 21:56:03: He never called it R2. He just sold them. He put all the money in himself, then sold them. It was never a GB.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: csimi on Fri, 31 May 2013, 15:23:29: Oh cmon, how did I miss R2?
Anyways I think you could easily sell these with at least a $10 profit (assuming your classified price was as nice as R1).
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Jagriff on Fri, 31 May 2013, 16:54:19: Quote from: csimi on Fri, 31 May 2013, 15:23:29
Oh cmon, how did I miss R2?
My thoughts exactly :(
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Fri, 31 May 2013, 16:56:47: Quote from: csimi on Fri, 31 May 2013, 15:23:29
Oh cmon, how did I miss R2?
Anyways I think you could easily sell these with at least a $10 profit (assuming your classified price was as nice as R1).

Quote from: Jagriff on Fri, 31 May 2013, 16:54:19
Quote from: csimi on Fri, 31 May 2013, 15:23:29
Oh cmon, how did I miss R2?
My thoughts exactly :(

Probbally do another run with some lube stations. Price might be higher depending on how many sets are sold in R3
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 31 May 2013, 16:59:13: Quote from: The_Beast on Fri, 31 May 2013, 16:56:47
Quote from: csimi on Fri, 31 May 2013, 15:23:29
Oh cmon, how did I miss R2?
Anyways I think you could easily sell these with at least a $10 profit (assuming your classified price was as nice as R1).

Quote from: Jagriff on Fri, 31 May 2013, 16:54:19
Quote from: csimi on Fri, 31 May 2013, 15:23:29
Oh cmon, how did I miss R2?
My thoughts exactly :(

Probbally do another run with some lube stations. Price might be higher depending on how many sets are sold in R3

lube station :eek: I don't even mod YET but I'd like one of those ;)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Fri, 31 May 2013, 17:02:17: Quote from: ray4jc on Fri, 31 May 2013, 16:59:13
Quote from: The_Beast on Fri, 31 May 2013, 16:56:47
Quote from: csimi on Fri, 31 May 2013, 15:23:29
Oh cmon, how did I miss R2?
Anyways I think you could easily sell these with at least a $10 profit (assuming your classified price was as nice as R1).

Quote from: Jagriff on Fri, 31 May 2013, 16:54:19
Quote from: csimi on Fri, 31 May 2013, 15:23:29
Oh cmon, how did I miss R2?
My thoughts exactly :(

Probbally do another run with some lube stations. Price might be higher depending on how many sets are sold in R3

lube station :eek: I don't even mod YET but I'd like one of those ;)

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40454.0
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: gimpster on Sun, 02 June 2013, 15:12:04: Quote from: elton5354 on Thu, 30 May 2013, 20:14:12
When the 1st round was few dollars, yes it was good. $10 each pair? Not really.

Having popped the tops on hundreds of Cherry switches, $10 is worth it to me. ;)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: gimpster on Sun, 02 June 2013, 15:12:46: Quote from: esoomenona on Thu, 30 May 2013, 21:56:03
He never called it R2. He just sold them. He put all the money in himself, then sold them. It was never a GB.

No wonder I never saw it. I just kept looking in the Group Buy section...anybody got a set they want to sell?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: esoomenona on Sun, 02 June 2013, 15:13:36: Send me your address and I'll send you a set.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Sun, 02 June 2013, 18:08:19: Quote from: gimpster on Sun, 02 June 2013, 15:12:46
Quote from: esoomenona on Thu, 30 May 2013, 21:56:03
He never called it R2. He just sold them. He put all the money in himself, then sold them. It was never a GB.

No wonder I never saw it. I just kept looking in the Group Buy section...anybody got a set they want to sell?

Yea, I'm not a fan of running GB anymore. I'd rather front a bit of money, charge a bit more and have things run more smoothly
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: S2000Gan on Tue, 04 June 2013, 03:15:21: Hope someone takes up a new GB for a Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool then.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: gnubag on Tue, 04 June 2013, 03:29:29: Quote from: S2000Gan on Tue, 04 June 2013, 03:15:21
Hope someone takes up a new GB for a Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool then.

wat?

he is still making them but does not want to do a traditional gb.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 04 June 2013, 07:03:13: Quote from: gnubag on Tue, 04 June 2013, 03:29:29
Quote from: S2000Gan on Tue, 04 June 2013, 03:15:21
Hope someone takes up a new GB for a Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool then.

wat?

he is still making them but does not want to do a traditional gb.

He made up quite a few and sold them already!

This isn't just some product he buys and ships out he makes/modifies these so give the guy a break!!

Beast is awesome!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: pandather on Tue, 04 June 2013, 08:50:03: I'm in for 2 sets!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 04 June 2013, 09:08:05: [attachimg=1]

For The_Beast! ;D
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: S2000Gan on Wed, 05 June 2013, 19:24:35: Quote from: gnubag on Tue, 04 June 2013, 03:29:29
Quote from: S2000Gan on Tue, 04 June 2013, 03:15:21
Hope someone takes up a new GB for a Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool then.

wat?

he is still making them but does not want to do a traditional gb.

I'm confused. So can I just PM him to order a set?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Wed, 05 June 2013, 19:25:20: Quote from: S2000Gan on Wed, 05 June 2013, 19:24:35
Quote from: gnubag on Tue, 04 June 2013, 03:29:29
Quote from: S2000Gan on Tue, 04 June 2013, 03:15:21
Hope someone takes up a new GB for a Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool then.

wat?

he is still making them but does not want to do a traditional gb.

I'm confused. So can I just PM him to order a set?

I'm sold out
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: bazemk1979 on Wed, 05 June 2013, 19:34:56: beast have you mailed mine?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Wed, 05 June 2013, 19:35:26: Quote from: bazemk1979 on Wed, 05 June 2013, 19:34:56
beast have you mailed mine?

all have been mailed
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: bazemk1979 on Wed, 05 June 2013, 21:11:53: tks dude
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Poom on Wed, 26 June 2013, 08:46:17: I cant see the pictures...
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 26 June 2013, 08:49:36: I have some pictures in my review. Link can be found here (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44749.msg930193#msg930193).
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Poom on Wed, 26 June 2013, 08:53:32: Quote from: CPTBadAss on Wed, 26 June 2013, 08:49:36
I have some pictures in my review. Link can be found here (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44749.msg930193#msg930193).

Hey thanks, I want one I want one, but where and how?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 26 June 2013, 08:58:50: Check this out (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40501.msg881194#msg881194). He did run a "R2" but it was what he had left from his initial run. They were for sale in his Classifieds thread. You'll have to buy it off another members in the Classifieds. Otherwise, check the OP in the link for alternatives to the tool.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: gimpster on Thu, 27 June 2013, 14:47:46: I've made switch top removal tools out of the silver wire on binder clips before. They're not perfect but they do help get the job done.

(http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0275757_sc7?$splssku$)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: jonathanyu on Fri, 05 July 2013, 17:04:39: arr....I can't see the picture. But I am interested with it
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 05 July 2013, 17:07:13: Quote from: jonathanyu on Fri, 05 July 2013, 17:04:39
arr....I can't see the picture. But I am interested with it

Check out this link (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44749.0#post_Conduct). I took some sick potatoes of the tools.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Fri, 05 July 2013, 17:07:30: Quote from: jonathanyu on Fri, 05 July 2013, 17:04:39
arr....I can't see the picture. But I am interested with it

Yea, my old host is a pile of crap. I'll be doing another round shortly
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: rindorbrot on Fri, 05 July 2013, 17:16:01: Where can we sign up for this next round? ;)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Fri, 05 July 2013, 17:18:08: Quote from: rindorbrot on Fri, 05 July 2013, 17:16:01
Where can we sign up for this next round? ;)

I'll start a pre-order soon. I think I'll be running these with the "mega plate-athon"
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: oluf on Fri, 05 July 2013, 17:46:52: Quote from: The_Beast on Fri, 05 July 2013, 17:18:08
Quote from: rindorbrot on Fri, 05 July 2013, 17:16:01
Where can we sign up for this next round? ;)

I'll start a pre-order soon. I think I'll be running these with the "mega plate-athon"

O_O_O_O_O_O_O
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Photoelectric on Fri, 05 July 2013, 17:59:52: Are there photos / videos of how this would work with universal TKL plates? Been trying to visualize it.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Fri, 05 July 2013, 18:01:14: Quote from: Photoelectric on Fri, 05 July 2013, 17:59:52
Are there photos / videos of how this would work with universal TKL plates? Been trying to visualize it.

It will work since the universal plates allow switch top removal
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Photoelectric on Fri, 05 July 2013, 18:04:44: Oh yeah, I know it should work, I just wanted to see how :) I've only ever opened switches from underneath with a tiny screwdriver, so I'm trying to visualize using the tool. Presumably the 4 flat protruding bits will go into the holes where the tabs are located, from the top, then push to open the tabs outwards, then lift up the top of the switch, holding it with both parts of the tool?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Melvang on Sat, 06 July 2013, 07:02:50: count me in for that order for switch tools
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Turkishrambo on Sat, 06 July 2013, 07:56:49: someone sell me a set please:)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 08 July 2013, 10:11:26: Quote from: Photoelectric on Fri, 05 July 2013, 18:04:44
Oh yeah, I know it should work, I just wanted to see how :) I've only ever opened switches from underneath with a tiny screwdriver, so I'm trying to visualize using the tool. Presumably the 4 flat protruding bits will go into the holes where the tabs are located, from the top, then push to open the tabs outwards, then lift up the top of the switch, holding it with both parts of the tool?

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44749.msg930193#msg930193
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: esoomenona on Mon, 08 July 2013, 10:16:06: Man, Round 4 is taking foreeevvvveeerrrr!! Where's mah tools!?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 08 July 2013, 10:20:33: Quote from: esoomenona on Mon, 08 July 2013, 10:16:06
Man, Round 4 is taking foreeevvvveeerrrr!! Where's mah tools!?

This will only be R3, clam your jimmies
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Poom on Mon, 08 July 2013, 10:28:35: when is R3?? I want one I want one :-*
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 08 July 2013, 10:32:03: Rofl. I bet if you guys keep hassling The_Beast, he'll never do it just to spite everyone :P
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 08 July 2013, 10:33:21: Let's go for wood handle inserts for R4! ;)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 08 July 2013, 10:35:08: Quote from: CPTBadAss on Mon, 08 July 2013, 10:32:03
Rofl. I bet if you guys keep hassling The_Beast, he'll never do it just to spite everyone :P

Dis could be true
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Jack Karneval on Mon, 08 July 2013, 10:35:34: Well, Beast knows I want one of these things, so whenever he's ready to produce....

(http://ww1.prweb.com/prfiles/2012/12/18/10214422/gI_132389_shut_up_and_take_my_money_by_lolikips-d34yx16.png)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Melvang on Mon, 08 July 2013, 10:40:24: Quote from: Jack Karneval on Mon, 08 July 2013, 10:35:34
Well, Beast knows I want one of these things, so whenever he's ready to produce....

Show Image
(http://ww1.prweb.com/prfiles/2012/12/18/10214422/gI_132389_shut_up_and_take_my_money_by_lolikips-d34yx16.png)

I second this motion
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: esoomenona on Mon, 08 July 2013, 12:07:04: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Mon, 08 July 2013, 10:33:21
Let's go for wood handle inserts for R4! ;)

I like this. Wood handles, that are connected with a pin, and have a spring, sort of like a pair of shears.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: AcidFire on Fri, 19 July 2013, 15:56:10: I'd love a set or two as well, tho I could probably pass on the handles.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: esoomenona on Fri, 19 July 2013, 15:57:08: Round 4 is never going to end... Especially if we can't even get onto Round 3!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Smeagol_RP on Fri, 19 July 2013, 16:35:32: I want it, I need it.

[2](http://ww1.prweb.com/prfiles/2012/12/18/10214422/gI_132389_shut_up_and_take_my_money_by_lolikips-d34yx16.png)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Photoelectric on Fri, 19 July 2013, 16:37:02: Definitely interested. Got 2 universal plates now, and could really use some nice tools!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Kempher on Mon, 22 July 2013, 02:05:43: I would def be in if this GB runs again, could really use one of these tools.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: CommonCurt on Sat, 14 September 2013, 02:31:22: Can you use these tools on plate mounted switches?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: infiniti on Sat, 14 September 2013, 03:11:59: Quote from: CommonCurt on Sat, 14 September 2013, 02:31:22
Can you use these tools on plate mounted switches?
Yes if you are using a custom plate.

The stock plate does not have switch hole cut outs that allow for switch top removal.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: dragonxx21 on Sat, 14 September 2013, 22:00:37: Is it still possible to get these..? Or do you have to buy it off people who have already bought them?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Sat, 14 September 2013, 22:01:41: Quote from: dragonxx21 on Sat, 14 September 2013, 22:00:37
Is it still possible to get these..? Or do you have to buy it off people who have already bought them?

Extras will be for sale later

If you send me a PM about them, it's going to be ignored
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: BliTzKiN on Sat, 14 September 2013, 22:56:10: Quote from: The_Beast on Sat, 14 September 2013, 22:01:41
Quote from: dragonxx21 on Sat, 14 September 2013, 22:00:37
Is it still possible to get these..? Or do you have to buy it off people who have already bought them?

Extras will be for sale later

If you send me a PM about them, it's going to be ignored

Will definitely be looking out for this! ;D
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: dragonxx21 on Sat, 14 September 2013, 23:14:08: Quote from: The_Beast on Sat, 14 September 2013, 22:01:41
Quote from: dragonxx21 on Sat, 14 September 2013, 22:00:37
Is it still possible to get these..? Or do you have to buy it off people who have already bought them?

Extras will be for sale later

If you send me a PM about them, it's going to be ignored
I shall patiently wait then.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: quake4mhg on Sun, 15 September 2013, 07:05:53: me 3 ;D
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: quochung1989 on Sun, 15 September 2013, 07:15:46: me toooo
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: aggiejy on Sun, 15 September 2013, 22:53:25: Somehow I've missed the last few times these have gone on sale. I wish there was a wait list. ;-)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: LechnerDE on Mon, 16 September 2013, 01:04:49: Quote from: aggiejy on Sun, 15 September 2013, 22:53:25
Somehow I've missed the last few times these have gone on sale. I wish there was a wait list. ;-)

Yeah, me too.

I don't check the classified section as much as the GB section of this forum and whenever I check this thread they are gone :(
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: infiniti on Mon, 16 September 2013, 02:36:36: Joining the waiting list.

I definitely need a pair (as I've somehow managed to lose mine).

This time around, I'm going to hook these up to a huge keychain or chain it to my desk.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: divito on Tue, 17 September 2013, 09:56:28: Waiting as well.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Lugoues on Tue, 17 September 2013, 20:05:38: waiting :)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: metalliqaz on Tue, 17 September 2013, 20:13:22: If you really need something to open your switches, you can make a comparable tool out of paper clips as seen in DanGWanG's video...

Before you ask, yes he is probably stoned in that video.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: JonasDK on Tue, 01 October 2013, 11:58:45: Also interested!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Pacifist on Thu, 24 October 2013, 20:14:10: If there is another round of these, can someone PM me?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: CommonCurt on Thu, 24 October 2013, 20:47:13: I will for sure get a pair.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Pacifist on Fri, 25 October 2013, 18:41:22: What price did these sell for in previous group buys?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: rosslerosa on Tue, 11 March 2014, 12:32:51: I am in need of a pair! I need help to clean a board I bought of some guy who spilled some coke on it :(
I am a noobie and tried to open my switches with flat heads which ended up bending and disfiguring the plastic.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 11 March 2014, 12:35:40: Quote from: rosslerosa on Tue, 11 March 2014, 12:32:51
I am in need of a pair! I need help to clean a board I bought of some guy who spilled some coke on it :(
I am a noobie and tried to open my switches with flat heads which ended up bending and disfiguring the plastic.

If the switches are plate mounted you have to desolder and remove them in order to open them.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Melvang on Tue, 11 March 2014, 13:09:14: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 11 March 2014, 12:35:40
Quote from: rosslerosa on Tue, 11 March 2014, 12:32:51
I am in need of a pair! I need help to clean a board I bought of some guy who spilled some coke on it :(
I am a noobie and tried to open my switches with flat heads which ended up bending and disfiguring the plastic.

If the switches are plate mounted you have to desolder and remove them in order to open them.

If it is a plate that came stock with a keyboard then yes. The only way to open plate mounted switches without desoldering is if you have a plate with extra cutouts around the switches.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: rosslerosa on Wed, 16 April 2014, 19:30:47: Quote from: Melvang on Tue, 11 March 2014, 13:09:14
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 11 March 2014, 12:35:40
Quote from: rosslerosa on Tue, 11 March 2014, 12:32:51
I am in need of a pair! I need help to clean a board I bought of some guy who spilled some coke on it :(
I am a noobie and tried to open my switches with flat heads which ended up bending and disfiguring the plastic.

If the switches are plate mounted you have to desolder and remove them in order to open them.

If it is a plate that came stock with a keyboard then yes. The only way to open plate mounted switches without desoldering is if you have a plate with extra cutouts around the switches.

Thank you guys very much! :thumb: I actually desodered and resodered the board back together and cleaned the switches with some 99% isopropanol alcohol and now they are smooth. Unfortunately due to do the spill the some keycaps were damaged. I recently ordered some from banggood (not sure if they are good or not or if there is some controversy in threads on this website, but sorry in advance).
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: gcb on Tue, 20 May 2014, 17:49:01: Quote from: metalliqaz on Tue, 17 September 2013, 20:13:22
If you really need something to open your switches, you can make a comparable tool out of paper clips as seen in DanGWanG's video...

Before you ask, yes he is probably stoned in that video.

Thank you for sharing this!

can't wait to get get home and get stoned and bend some paper clips now!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: JDAIII on Fri, 29 May 2015, 14:00:35: Is there another GB planned for this tool?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Data on Fri, 29 May 2015, 15:39:35: Quote from: JDAIII on Fri, 29 May 2015, 14:00:35
Is there another GB planned for this tool?

(http://i.imgur.com/khH9mjO.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: cmadrid on Fri, 29 May 2015, 16:00:20: Quote from: Data on Fri, 29 May 2015, 15:39:35
Quote from: JDAIII on Fri, 29 May 2015, 14:00:35
Is there another GB planned for this tool?

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/khH9mjO.jpg)

Lolol
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: asgeirtj on Fri, 29 May 2015, 16:46:13: I'd be in for one, also something like this http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/others/135-cherry-switch-puller.html would be very handy. Pulling switches off a plate is PITA.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: The_Beast on Fri, 29 May 2015, 18:54:06: Depends on my summer and how much time I have. With finishing up college, time has been scarce.

This summer I should only be working, with what I'm assuming, more time for projects like this.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: fmendonca on Wed, 03 June 2015, 05:07:54: I would be very interested in a GB for this tool also.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: sprit on Wed, 03 June 2015, 10:21:29: Quote from: asgeirtj on Fri, 29 May 2015, 16:46:13
I'd be in for one, also something like this http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/others/135-cherry-switch-puller.html (http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/others/135-cherry-switch-puller.html) would be very handy. Pulling switches off a plate is PITA.

Hello! What about this ? two sticks with flatten works nice, no scratching the plate.

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Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: asgeirtj on Wed, 03 June 2015, 10:41:08: Quote from: sprit on Wed, 03 June 2015, 10:21:29
Quote from: asgeirtj on Fri, 29 May 2015, 16:46:13
I'd be in for one, also something like this http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/others/135-cherry-switch-puller.html (http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/others/135-cherry-switch-puller.html) would be very handy. Pulling switches off a plate is PITA.

Hello! What about this ? two sticks with flatten works nice, no scratching the plate.

(Attachment Link)

Yeah I already use a flat head screwdriver to do this but it's messy when all the switches are mounted to the plate and it's hard to get to each one.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: CommonCurt on Wed, 03 June 2015, 11:27:29: Quote from: asgeirtj on Wed, 03 June 2015, 10:41:08
Quote from: sprit on Wed, 03 June 2015, 10:21:29
Quote from: asgeirtj on Fri, 29 May 2015, 16:46:13
I'd be in for one, also something like this http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/others/135-cherry-switch-puller.html (http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/others/135-cherry-switch-puller.html) would be very handy. Pulling switches off a plate is PITA.

Hello! What about this ? two sticks with flatten works nice, no scratching the plate.

(Attachment Link)

Yeah I already use a flat head screwdriver to do this but it's messy when all the switches are mounted to the plate and it's hard to get to each one.

Every time I've used flat heads I end up scratching the plate (even being very careful).

I have been using toothpics, and someone else mentioned using plastic spudgers like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/251849067295 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/251849067295)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Atredl on Wed, 03 June 2015, 13:25:09: Count me in, if another GB happens. Just getting into switch internals modding and this would help quite a bit.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: aznairjordan on Wed, 03 June 2015, 14:05:39: Id be interested in picking one up also!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: sprit on Wed, 03 June 2015, 17:25:48: Quote from: CommonCurt on Wed, 03 June 2015, 11:27:29

Every time I've used flat heads I end up scratching the plate (even being very careful).

I have been using toothpics, and someone else mentioned using plastic spudgers like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/251849067295 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/251849067295)

Nice civilized tool! ;)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: CommonCurt on Wed, 03 June 2015, 20:47:49: Quote from: sprit on Wed, 03 June 2015, 17:25:48
Quote from: CommonCurt on Wed, 03 June 2015, 11:27:29

Every time I've used flat heads I end up scratching the plate (even being very careful).

I have been using toothpics, and someone else mentioned using plastic spudgers like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/251849067295 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/251849067295)

Nice civilized tool! ;)

I know right :p It does the job for now without scratching my plates, but I do plan on getting some of those spudgers eventually.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: Atredl on Wed, 03 June 2015, 22:02:07: Quote from: CommonCurt on Wed, 03 June 2015, 20:47:49
Quote from: sprit on Wed, 03 June 2015, 17:25:48
Quote from: CommonCurt on Wed, 03 June 2015, 11:27:29

Every time I've used flat heads I end up scratching the plate (even being very careful).

I have been using toothpics, and someone else mentioned using plastic spudgers like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/251849067295 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/251849067295)

Nice civilized tool! ;)

I know right :p It does the job for now without scratching my plates, but I do plan on getting some of those spudgers eventually.

Cool, I didn't think about using that tool. One is included in the iFixit Pro tool kit :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: bsmiley55 on Mon, 15 June 2015, 02:25:54: Is there any chance these will be made again? I put myself down for the Interest Check, but wasn't sure if it's even tracked since this forum is from 2012. New to this website and was searching for an MX top puller tool and read a post pointing here. thanks.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: romevi on Wed, 05 August 2015, 12:33:14: So, um, nothing?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: sethk_ on Wed, 05 August 2015, 12:41:25: Look at the OP date
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool
Post by: romevi on Wed, 05 August 2015, 12:47:13: Quote from: sethk_ on Wed, 05 August 2015, 12:41:25
Look at the OP date

...Oh.