Author Topic: Alps Matias Removal tool (Read 82481 times)

mrbishop · « **Reply #100 on:** Mon, 07 March 2016, 21:32:10 »

Aluminum removal tools avaliable - 3

25$ plus shipping. email me if interested! bishopcomputerdesign@gmail.com

nubbinator · « **Reply #101 on:** Mon, 07 March 2016, 21:36:10 »

PMed you since I didn't see an email.

mrbishop · « **Reply #102 on:** Mon, 07 March 2016, 21:38:33 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Mon, 07 March 2016, 21:36:10

PMed you since I didn't see an email.

sorry about that i had my email in a previous post but this thread has gotten lengthily D:

mrbishop · « **Reply #103 on:** Wed, 09 March 2016, 06:54:14 »

all the tools have been shipped! orders so far that is. i still have 2 more aluminum ones to make hopefully starting tonight i can get one more done since new bits are coming in today. but i do still have ONE on hand 03-05. if you are interested please PM or email me.

as promised after I make the remaining tools i will open this project up to the community. thank you all for your help and support! its be super fun!!!

fohat.digs · « **Reply #104 on:** Wed, 09 March 2016, 16:05:02 »

Hey I got my tool today and it fits in the fingers nicely.

Now I don't have much excuse for putting off my orange click-mod project for my next build .....

mrbishop · « **Reply #105 on:** Wed, 09 March 2016, 16:31:03 »

👍👍👍👍👍

mrbishop · « **Reply #106 on:** Wed, 09 March 2016, 21:23:46 »

releasing the OS model a little early. i promised to cut 2 more of these if there is still interest. if not it will end here at 03-05. i have one that wasn't quite decent enough that i'll sell for half price if anyone's interested. it wont be numbered or engraved.

i'm going to leave this up till monday then lock the thread. a massive thank you to everyone involved.
even tho i'm throwing this thing out open source. i'll still be happy to cut more for people if people become interested. and i have materials to do so. if not will have to make a mini GB so buying materials makes sense to cut parts.

https://grabcad.com/library/465042

njbair · « **Reply #107 on:** Wed, 09 March 2016, 21:29:29 »

Quote from: mrbishop on Wed, 09 March 2016, 21:23:46

releasing the OS model a little early. i promised to cut 2 more of these if there is still interest. if not it will end here at 03-05. i have one that wasn't quite decent enough that i'll sell for half price if anyone's interested. it wont be numbered or engraved.

i'm going to leave this up till monday then lock the thread. a massive thank you to everyone involved.
even tho i'm throwing this thing out open source. i'll still be happy to cut more for people if people become interested. and i have materials to do so. if not will have to make a mini GB so buying materials makes sense to cut parts.

https://grabcad.com/library/465042

I was holding off on buying one because I have the means to make my own so I figured I'd give everyone else a chance. But if you've still got some left to make I'll totally take an Alu one.

mrbishop · « **Reply #108 on:** Thu, 10 March 2016, 10:22:13 »

All orders should now be shipped if you haven't received your item or no tracking updates please message me

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #109 on:** Sat, 12 March 2016, 13:50:05 »

Just got my aluminum tool today. Works exactly as advertised and I love the machining quality and engraving. Kinda reminds me of the engraving we see at work. Really stoked to have a quality tool

njbair · « **Reply #110 on:** Sat, 12 March 2016, 13:55:48 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Sat, 12 March 2016, 13:50:05

Just got my aluminum tool today. Works exactly as advertised and I love the machining quality and engraving. Kinda reminds me of the engraving we see at work. Really stoked to have a quality tool

Show Image

Sweet. Looks like the profile was machined in three steps, is that right?

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #111 on:** Sat, 12 March 2016, 13:57:10 »

Quote from: njbair on Sat, 12 March 2016, 13:55:48

Sweet. Looks like the profile was machined in three steps, is that right?

I would guess so. Drill the holes out so you can hold the blank, outside profile, inside profile where the stem holder is, clean up, and engraving?

njbair · « **Reply #112 on:** Sat, 12 March 2016, 13:59:59 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Sat, 12 March 2016, 13:57:10

Quote from: njbair on Sat, 12 March 2016, 13:55:48
Sweet. Looks like the profile was machined in three steps, is that right?

I would guess so. Drill the holes out so you can hold the blank, outside profile, inside profile where the stem holder is, clean up, and engraving?

I would do the engraving first, because otherwise the part would be hard to hold without the screws, which would get in the way.

I also would have stayed .005" away on the profile, followed by a full-depth finish pass or two, just to remove the mill marks. But that's probably excessive in this case.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #113 on:** Sat, 12 March 2016, 14:12:30 »

The 03-05 is a bit off. Which kinda makes me feel like it was done as an afterthought at the end. But you're probably right.

I think part of the charm is that it reminds me of one off tools we get at work. It's a little rough and the markings are vibropeened. I love the look of them. So functional it makes an ugly tool look good (Not saying this looks bad, I mean some of the stuff at work.)

mrbishop · « **Reply #114 on:** Sat, 12 March 2016, 15:22:27 »

Not a professional machinist by any means. I'm learning new tricks every day. But I'm glad it's working well foe you CPT 👍😆😊

axtran · « **Reply #115 on:** Sat, 12 March 2016, 17:01:49 »

I dig my tool too

Only issue is that you have to make a different one for SKCL switches which have the LED cutout now

mrbishop · « **Reply #116 on:** Sat, 12 March 2016, 17:03:08 »

Send me one or two and I will

nubbinator · « **Reply #117 on:** Sat, 12 March 2016, 18:38:46 »

Quote from: axtran on Sat, 12 March 2016, 17:01:49

I dig my tool too

Only issue is that you have to make a different one for SKCL switches which have the LED cutout now

Doesn't work with greens? I haven't tried mine on greens yet. It didn't work on Lock switches, but worked on a Blue.

mrbishop · « **Reply #118 on:** Sat, 12 March 2016, 18:40:25 »

I only had whites and grays to test with. And design around. 😔

E3E · « **Reply #119 on:** Sat, 12 March 2016, 20:30:36 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Sat, 12 March 2016, 18:38:46

Quote from: axtran on Sat, 12 March 2016, 17:01:49
I dig my tool too

Only issue is that you have to make a different one for SKCL switches which have the LED cutout now

Doesn't work with greens? I haven't tried mine on greens yet. It didn't work on Lock switches, but worked on a Blue.

Well, I've also made some specifically for linear Alps switches. My tools are reliable and durable, even if they aren't as pretty as these from Mr.Bishop.

If there is enough interest, I'd be willing to hand make quite a few dozen sets for others, either out of polyethylene or POM. Not to hijack this thread, but just offering an option. It's something I really wanted to turn into a little group buy for people, but I was surprised to see that someone came up with the same idea without my realization...

And also a little bummed out because I was really excited to make these for others.

Venatorious · « **Reply #120 on:** Sun, 13 March 2016, 04:02:53 »

Just got my acrylic one, quite happy with it

mrbishop · « **Reply #121 on:** Sun, 13 March 2016, 20:11:53 »

I'm so super happy that everyone is enjoying their tools

i'm also somewhat sad to say that all 5 of the aluminum numbered tools have been made. thank you all for your support!

i wont be making any more of the numbered versions but if anyone wants an aluminum tool i will be happy to make more if there is enough interest.

mseaworthy · « **Reply #122 on:** Mon, 14 March 2016, 10:32:17 »

Opening up an Alps key is tricky—when it all goes according to plan. But this tool makes it so much easier.

I was able to quickly place a small amount of lube on the sliders of my Command and C switches which were a little scratchy.

I’d pay 3x more if he could come up with a tool that makes it simple to put the spring, click leaf and slider back into the bottom switch housing and allow the top housing to easily slide in place. Still this little tool is fantastic.

mrbishop · « **Reply #123 on:** Mon, 14 March 2016, 10:34:07 »

ctm · « **Reply #124 on:** Wed, 16 March 2016, 14:26:23 »

I got mine today. It's amazing!! It's so much better than using tweezers. Great work

mrbishop · « **Reply #125 on:** Wed, 16 March 2016, 14:38:55 »

If anyone needs more acrylic ones let me know

bcredbottle · « **Reply #126 on:** Wed, 16 March 2016, 14:54:39 »

I got mine. For a simple switch mod, it takes about a third of the time per switch compared to w/o the tool. Can't imagine switch modding alps without this thing.

IjonTichy · « **Reply #127 on:** Wed, 23 March 2016, 13:22:52 »

Quote from: mrbishop on Wed, 09 March 2016, 21:23:46

https://grabcad.com/library/465042

Thank you very much for that! Unfortunately, I don't have Autodesk 360 and can not open your file. Is it possible to save the file as STL? If my googling didn't fail me, that can be easily done for you.

mrbishop · « **Reply #128 on:** Wed, 23 March 2016, 13:24:50 »

Quote from: IjonTichy on Wed, 23 March 2016, 13:22:52

Quote from: mrbishop on Wed, 09 March 2016, 21:23:46
https://grabcad.com/library/465042

Thank you very much for that! Unfortunately, I don't have Autodesk 360 and can not open your file. Is it possible to save the file as STL? If my googling didn't fail me, that can be easily done for you.

give this a try

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2tKyfWiYZD4UGJpNmtFRVhNVzg/view?usp=sharing

mrbishop · « **Reply #129 on:** Mon, 11 April 2016, 18:20:54 »

with all the further replies and interest i am willing to start pre-orders for aluminum tools. i have to order more materials so anyone who pre-orders may experience a delay in shipping. i do have afew tools in acrylic ready to ship

shipping is flat 6$ ConUS
world wide you pay shipping cost

acrylic 8$
aluminum 25$

thanks again for everyone who has shown interest and is keeping this alive. i'm really excited to be able to contribute to the community as a vendor of sorts.

KnivesM · « **Reply #130 on:** Mon, 11 April 2016, 18:24:43 »

Quote from: mrbishop on Mon, 11 April 2016, 18:20:54

with all the further replies and interest i am willing to start pre-orders for aluminum tools. i have to order more materials so anyone who pre-orders may experience a delay in shipping. i do have afew tools in acrylic ready to ship

shipping is flat 6$ ConUS
world wide you pay shipping cost

acrylic 8$
aluminum 25$

thanks again for everyone who has shown interest and is keeping this alive. i'm really excited to be able to contribute to the community as a vendor of sorts.

PM you or email if we want to pre-order?

mrbishop · « **Reply #131 on:** Mon, 11 April 2016, 18:25:34 »

Quote from: KnivesM on Mon, 11 April 2016, 18:24:43

Quote from: mrbishop on Mon, 11 April 2016, 18:20:54
with all the further replies and interest i am willing to start pre-orders for aluminum tools. i have to order more materials so anyone who pre-orders may experience a delay in shipping. i do have afew tools in acrylic ready to ship

shipping is flat 6$ ConUS
world wide you pay shipping cost

acrylic 8$
aluminum 25$

thanks again for everyone who has shown interest and is keeping this alive. i'm really excited to be able to contribute to the community as a vendor of sorts.
PM you or email if we want to pre-order?

Email is easier for me to keep up with it seems

bishopcomputerdesign@gmail.com

include email and shipping address as i have to invoice via paypal which doesn't bring over your paypal shipping address. or so it seems

mrbishop · « **Reply #132 on:** Mon, 11 April 2016, 19:09:36 »

Aluminum ordered.

anyone who has purchased from me in the past i will happily give 15% off to on aluminum tools

just remind me

mrbishop · « **Reply #133 on:** Thu, 14 April 2016, 18:50:02 »

Back on stock!

Email bishopcomputerdesign@gmail.com with your PayPal email address and shipping information.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

njbair · « **Reply #134 on:** Thu, 14 April 2016, 19:06:44 »

Buy 'em now, folks. Don't attempt another Alps switch mod without it!

mrbishop · « **Reply #135 on:** Thu, 14 April 2016, 19:09:29 »

Repeat customers get 15% off just remind me.

Also I'm open to trades. I really need to get some matais switches. Or a board I can salvage switches off. Wink wink.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

mrbishop · « **Reply #136 on:** Fri, 15 April 2016, 07:50:33 »

Just got word from a customer and this tool works for the SKCL switches perfectly! i didnt have any to test with so this is awesome news!

thanks for letting everyone know @Itsmeluigi

mrbishop · « **Reply #137 on:** Sat, 16 April 2016, 12:11:08 »

making live stream

https://www.twitch.tv/bishopcomputerdesign

mrbishop · « **Reply #138 on:** Sat, 16 April 2016, 18:02:05 »

this weekends orders are boxed and ready to ship!. if you have not received a tracking confirmation number from PayPal please let me know!

I have also ordered even more materials to make more of these tools by popular demand, i will supply! thank you all so much for the interest!

IjonTichy · « **Reply #139 on:** Thu, 26 May 2016, 04:17:32 »

Quote from: mrbishop on Wed, 23 March 2016, 13:24:50

give this a try

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2tKyfWiYZD4UGJpNmtFRVhNVzg/view?usp=sharing

Thank you very much! Sorry, it took me so long to answer.

My friend with the 3D-printer can read this format but he says it is 2D only and the depth is missing. He says STL would be his preferred format. Is that possible?

mrbishop · « **Reply #140 on:** Thu, 26 May 2016, 06:56:58 »

Quote from: IjonTichy on Thu, 26 May 2016, 04:17:32

Quote from: mrbishop on Wed, 23 March 2016, 13:24:50
give this a try

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2tKyfWiYZD4UGJpNmtFRVhNVzg/view?usp=sharing

Thank you very much! Sorry, it took me so long to answer.

My friend with the 3D-printer can read this format but he says it is 2D only and the depth is missing. He says STL would be his preferred format. Is that possible?

there is a grabcad link with the STL in this tread let me find it ...

https://grabcad.com/library/465042

mrbishop · « **Reply #141 on:** Fri, 27 May 2016, 09:35:43 »

Anyone interested in a tool please use this link http://goo.gl/forms/QYNVeKBaPpJqwjJ03 and fill out the form!

any questions please email me directly (bishopcomputerdesign@gmail.com)

zombimuncha · « **Reply #142 on:** Fri, 27 May 2016, 11:54:44 »

just saw this thread now. Filled in the form!

mrbishop · « **Reply #143 on:** Fri, 27 May 2016, 12:06:18 »

Quote from: zombimuncha on Fri, 27 May 2016, 11:54:44

just saw this thread now. Filled in the form!

Awesome sent you a response

IjonTichy · « **Reply #144 on:** Sat, 28 May 2016, 12:50:57 »

Sorry, I can only find png and f3d

mrbishop · « **Reply #145 on:** Sat, 28 May 2016, 17:54:18 »

Quote from: IjonTichy on Sat, 28 May 2016, 12:50:57

Sorry, I can only find png and f3d

here you go

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2tKyfWiYZD4UGJpNmtFRVhNVzg/view?usp=sharing

let me know if you have any issues with it!

IjonTichy · « **Reply #146 on:** Sun, 29 May 2016, 06:39:42 »

That is the same file you already posted. That is the one that contains only 2D information. Unfortunately, that does not suffice.

mrbishop · « **Reply #147 on:** Sun, 29 May 2016, 08:28:25 »

The dxf is the cad file. What file format ate you looking for

IjonTichy · « **Reply #148 on:** Sun, 29 May 2016, 11:23:39 »

dxf is only Autodesk 360 and not readable with any other CAD program. I was looking for an STL file. It should be very easy for you to convert from dxf to stl.

mrbishop · « **Reply #149 on:** Sun, 29 May 2016, 13:50:38 »

Quote from: IjonTichy on Sun, 29 May 2016, 11:23:39

dxf is only Autodesk 360 and not readable with any other CAD program. I was looking for an STL file. It should be very easy for you to convert from dxf to stl.

https://grabcad.com/library/465042

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Author Topic: Alps Matias Removal tool (Read 82481 times)