[IC] - Ti switch tool finish

[The_Beast]

Top is A (picture 1): no extra finishing, laser cut edges, rough sanded finish from the laser cutter, some blow out around the holes

Bottom is B (picture 1): hand sanded by me, extra costs ($7), the inside forks won't be sanded since they're hard to get to, looks a lot like darker brushed stainless



Vote in the comments below.

[Pacifist]

B!!!!

[Flyersfan1]

In for B as well, they look awesome!

[CommonCurt]

B

[SpAmRaY]

What's the cost to start with?

[strict]

I'm partial to B as well. Is there any usability difference having the legs sanded down as seen in B? What would the base cost be (roughly) that could then have $7 added on to?

[CommonCurt]

Will there be a option to have them bent?

[geniekid]

+1 for B, although I'd still be all over A.  I was literally in the middle of making a classified post for switch tools when I read this post

[Zeal]

Option B.

So are switch tools coming real soon™? 

[The_Beast]

I'm partial to B as well. Is there any usability difference having the legs sanded down as seen in B? What would the base cost be (roughly) that could then have $7 added on to?

Since the ti stock was 14 guage, they need to be sanded down to fit into the switch tops. The legs no mater the finish option will need to be sanded


The base price w/o is $25 and they will be bent

[Cottonsox]

Option B, would buy both tho.

[strict]

I'm partial to B as well. Is there any usability difference having the legs sanded down as seen in B? What would the base cost be (roughly) that could then have $7 added on to?

Since the ti stock was 14 guage, they need to be sanded down to fit into the switch tops. The legs no mater the finish option will need to be sanded


The base price w/o is $25 and they will be bent

Option B was my first choice thinking it would be the only option with sanded legs, but if they will both sanded I would be totally content with either. I would still probably go with B but definitely would not be disappointed by A.

[CommonCurt]

I'm partial to B as well. Is there any usability difference having the legs sanded down as seen in B? What would the base cost be (roughly) that could then have $7 added on to?

Since the ti stock was 14 guage, they need to be sanded down to fit into the switch tops. The legs no mater the finish option will need to be sanded


The base price w/o is $25 and they will be bent

Option B was my first choice thinking it would be the only option with sanded legs, but if they will both sanded I would be totally content with either. I would still probably go with B but definitely would not be disappointed by A.

+1  ^same thing^

[tbc]

B please

is this like a vote for everyone to get one finish or just to quickly gauge the ratio of orders?

[The_Beast]

B please

is this like a vote for everyone to get one finish or just to quickly gauge the ratio of orders?

I'm thinking everyone gets the majority option. I want these ready to ship once the sale is up

[strict]

I'm thinking everyone gets the majority option. I want these ready to ship once the sale is up

After missing out on the 420 sales I will be totally defeated if I miss out on these too, I've been looking forward to this for months! Any rough ETA on when we might see the sale? If you're not comfortable giving a date yet thats totally understandable.

[jorgenslee]

A for me if this have sanded legs, if not definitely B.

[The_Beast]

I'm thinking everyone gets the majority option. I want these ready to ship once the sale is up

Show Image

After missing out on the 420 sales I will be totally defeated if I miss out on these too, I've been looking forward to this for months! Any rough ETA on when we might see the sale? If you're not comfortable giving a date yet thats totally understandable.

They'll be ready when I'm done. I can't give solid dates since my schedule is always changing (due to college n stuff)

[Pacifist]

If I miss this sale I'll be so pissed...

[Cottonsox]

Pretty sure I am going to miss it, moving soon and going to be awol a while. Someone snap me up a set! !

[quochung1989]

I 'm in B with bent

First time, when i see OP, i thought that there isn't bent tool, just have flat tool. But after i read this thread, I think this is great sale 
I hope you 'll sale it on classified asap

[infiniti]

**SNIP*** RIP old image hosting

[TLSC.wipeOut]

I like option B =)

[Crabby_b]

I would be in for option B.

[zflamewing]

I'd be in for a set of B bent as well.

[CPTBadAss]

B for Badass

[LechnerDE]

I'm thinking everyone gets the majority option. I want these ready to ship once the sale is up

Show Image

After missing out on the 420 sales I will be totally defeated if I miss out on these too, I've been looking forward to this for months! Any rough ETA on when we might see the sale? If you're not comfortable giving a date yet thats totally understandable.

They'll be ready when I'm done. I can't give solid dates since my schedule is always changing (due to college n stuff)

Will you do the sale in the Group Buy subforum?

I missed the last sale because it was in your thread in the classified section :(

[The_Beast]

I'm thinking everyone gets the majority option. I want these ready to ship once the sale is up

Show Image

After missing out on the 420 sales I will be totally defeated if I miss out on these too, I've been looking forward to this for months! Any rough ETA on when we might see the sale? If you're not comfortable giving a date yet thats totally understandable.

They'll be ready when I'm done. I can't give solid dates since my schedule is always changing (due to college n stuff)

Will you do the sale in the Group Buy subforum?

I missed the last sale because it was in your thread in the classified section :(

More than likely classifieds again since I'm just outright selling them without collecting first.

[LechnerDE]

Thanks for the last reply!

Please announce the sale in this IC thread so I know when to look for it. Normally I don't browse the classifieds because most of the stuff is sold CONUS only...

[pichu23]

I'm interested in the tools. I guess any finish would be fine for me. So majority wins

[Lastpilot]

B!

[exitfire401]

Also gnona go with B with bent

[quake4mhg]

I missed switch tool GB few times before, I can't miss this one
If not too expensive, interested whichever you guys want.

[minho]

I missed switch tool GB few times before, I can't miss this one
If not too expensive, interested whichever you guys want.

ditto

[ninjadoc]

B

[Vibex]

B

[FreeCopy]

B!

[SaySo]

Option B 

[Kfactork]

Option B looks good!

[JaccoW]

I'm in for option B.

Could I reserve one?

[Zeal]

Any word on how many will be made? Lots of people on GH would be down to buy at least a pair of switch tools. It would be great if it became a staple item here. 

[strict]

Any word on how many will be made? Lots of people on GH would be down to buy at least a pair of switch tools. It would be great if it became a staple item here. 

I believe in another thread The_Beast mentioned that 65 tools total were cut so Im going to guess ~35 sets will be produced. The people who ordered the 60% Ti plates got dibs on a set so the rest of us will probably see more like ~30 go up for sale.

[The_Beast]

Any word on how many will be made? Lots of people on GH would be down to buy at least a pair of switch tools. It would be great if it became a staple item here. 

I believe in another thread The_Beast mentioned that 65 tools total were cut so Im going to guess ~35 sets will be produced. The people who ordered the 60% Ti plates got dibs on a set so the rest of us will probably see more like ~30 go up for sale.

Exactly. If I sell out, I'll think about another SS round

[geniekid]

Any word on how many will be made? Lots of people on GH would be down to buy at least a pair of switch tools. It would be great if it became a staple item here. 

I believe in another thread The_Beast mentioned that 65 tools total were cut so Im going to guess ~35 sets will be produced. The people who ordered the 60% Ti plates got dibs on a set so the rest of us will probably see more like ~30 go up for sale.

Exactly. If I sell out, I'll think about another SS round

Thanks for this beast.

[CommonCurt]

Any word on how many will be made? Lots of people on GH would be down to buy at least a pair of switch tools. It would be great if it became a staple item here. 

I believe in another thread The_Beast mentioned that 65 tools total were cut so Im going to guess ~35 sets will be produced. The people who ordered the 60% Ti plates got dibs on a set so the rest of us will probably see more like ~30 go up for sale.

Only 30 sets?    Gonna have to be quick to the draw.

[minho]

Any word on how many will be made? Lots of people on GH would be down to buy at least a pair of switch tools. It would be great if it became a staple item here. 

I believe in another thread The_Beast mentioned that 65 tools total were cut so Im going to guess ~35 sets will be produced. The people who ordered the 60% Ti plates got dibs on a set so the rest of us will probably see more like ~30 go up for sale.

Exactly. If I sell out, I'll think about another SS round

Sorry, what's SS mean?

[Pacifist]

Any word on how many will be made? Lots of people on GH would be down to buy at least a pair of switch tools. It would be great if it became a staple item here. 

I believe in another thread The_Beast mentioned that 65 tools total were cut so Im going to guess ~35 sets will be produced. The people who ordered the 60% Ti plates got dibs on a set so the rest of us will probably see more like ~30 go up for sale.

Exactly. If I sell out, I'll think about another SS round

Sorry, what's SS mean?

stainles steel

[quochung1989]

Oh i am very interested both titan & ss switch tool 

[QuadGMoto]

B!

[minho]

Is this still projected to happen in a future date, or did I miss the thread?

[taylordcraig]

would love one set of B.
please and thank you.
dont let me miss this.

[PhineasRex]

"B" is the only option for me. Any estimate on when these will go on sale?

[promptcurry]

Option B for me. (if its still possible)

[minho]

Option B for me. (if its still possible)

Will this be going up anytime soon? (Sorry my intention isn't to rush this - just want to know whether or not I should start hunting around on classifieds or not).

[The_Beast]

Pretty much when I have time... no solid ETA

[minho]

Pretty much when I have time... no solid ETA

Okie dokie, thanks! 

[quochung1989]

Yeah i still wait it everyday 

[strict]

Yeah i still wait it everyday 

I stay signed into GH on my phone with a browser tab always open to The_Beast's post history and check it all the time. I'm determined not to miss these when they go up for sale.  )

[feizor]

I'm up for one too if the price is right. How hard is it to open a switch without this tool?

[BlackDragonTribal]

Yeah i still wait it everyday 

I stay signed into GH on my phone with a browser tab always open to The_Beast's post history and check it all the time. I'm determined not to miss these when they go up for sale.  )

Yeah. I miss stainless steel switch tool. So i can't miss this tools

I'm up for one too if the price is right. How hard is it to open a switch without this tool?

You 'll know when you remove top housing switch on openable plate. I usually two tweezer curved, but it have more step to do that. After long time, you 'll feel tired & your act is not exactly. You 'll make copper plate curve....
Therefore i must be buy switch tools

[FrostyToast]

I would so be in for option B. I'm going to need something to open up my sprit keyboard.

[Crabby_b]

Any idea when this is going to be available?

[quochung1989]

Any idea when this is going to be available?

Nope. It is not available

[CPTBadAss]

Any idea when this is going to be available?

Pretty much when I have time... no solid ETA

[Crabby_b]

Any idea when this is going to be available?

Pretty much when I have time... no solid ETA

I guess reading through older posts would help... Thanks!

[Heliosphere]

Can these only be used to open pcb-mounted switches or would they work with plate mounted ones too?

[hwood34]

Can these only be used to open pcb-mounted switches or would they work with plate mounted ones too?

Depends on the type of plate

[Razor Lotus]

Can these only be used to open pcb-mounted switches or would they work with plate mounted ones too?

You need the plate with special notches at the side of each switch slot to be able to use these switch tools on plate mounted switches

[The_Beast]

How about a sand blasted finish instead of a B finish?


It has a slight grippyness to it.

[Cottonsox]

That would be cool also! I am in for whatever is made. Really need some seitch tools for my upcoming builds

[strict]

Sandblasted finish looks great. Honestly, I would probably chose that over anything else based simply on the fact you said it's easier to grip. When you're working with smaller tools and parts like these any little bit of extra grip really helps. If I get a set I was actually considering putting plasti-dip on the top part of the tool for that reason.

[quochung1989]

Look it is great Sanding layer is smooth. I only guess via photo

[Zeal]

I'm afraid sandblasted finish will scratch the inside tabs on an MX switch. 

[osi]

Not only are these tools good for switches but I use them to get into all kinds of things! Great addition to any tool set/bag!

[Razor Lotus]

So... when will they be made? lol

[FrostyToast]

I just want tools. Gimme tools! 

[The_Beast]

I'm afraid sandblasted finish will scratch the inside tabs on an MX switch. 

I blasted another one last night and tested them, I didn't see any indication of scratching.


That being said, the sale should be soon™

[strict]

That being said, the sale should be soon™

[LechnerDE]

I hope I don't miss the sale!


again....

[quochung1989]

I hope that. Wait too long

[clacktalk]

I've heard wonderful things about these tools. I'm interested! I hope me posting here is cool haha

[The_Beast]

Some stuff came up, but I'm still working on them!

Right now, I have about 7 sets done.

[strict]

Some stuff came up, but I'm still working on them!

Right now, I have about 7 sets done.

Great news! Appreciate the hard work, Beast 

[FrostyToast]

Some stuff came up, but I'm still working on them!

Right now, I have about 7 sets done.

[heedpantsnow]

I could have sworn I said at some point "I'm in for a finished set" but now I can't find it. Is it too late?  If not, I'm in.

[Flyersfan1]

I could have sworn I said at some point "I'm in for a finished set" but now I can't find it. Is it too late?  If not, I'm in.

If memory serves, I believe it's going to be a first come first serve sale, nothing you have to reserve a spot for.

[The_Beast]

I could have sworn I said at some point "I'm in for a finished set" but now I can't find it. Is it too late?  If not, I'm in.

If memory serves, I believe it's going to be a first come first serve sale, nothing you have to reserve a spot for.

Yes, however, if you participated in the ti plate buy I ran, they DO get preference since I wasn't able to get these done at the same time as their plates.


Other than that, first come first serve

[Heliosphere]

Same, I want one!

[CommonCurt]

I had almost forgotten about these.  I still am definitely interested.

[querolous]

I am interested in a set

[JaccoW]

Still interested as well

[The_Beast]

34 done, 26 to go

[FrostyToast]

I am going to watch this thread like a hawk for when you start to sell those... Or rather I will watch like a sleepy hawk who likes to take rests often and occasionally eat and forgetting about things that need watching... 

[The_Beast]

I am going to watch this thread like a hawk for when you start to sell those... Or rather I will watch like a sleepy hawk who likes to take rests often and occasionally eat and forgetting about things that need watching... 

Hawks are cool, but sloths are cooler....

[Flyersfan1]

I am going to watch this thread like a hawk for when you start to sell those... Or rather I will watch like a sleepy hawk who likes to take rests often and occasionally eat and forgetting about things that need watching... 

Hawks are cool, but sloths are cooler....

Looking great Beast! 

[asdfjkl36]

I am going to watch this thread like a hawk for when you start to sell those... Or rather I will watch like a sleepy hawk who likes to take rests often and occasionally eat and forgetting about things that need watching... 

Hawks are cool, but sloths are cooler....

So the last person to say they want one is actually the first on the list. Got it 

[strict]

34 done, 26 to go

Show Image

My biggest fear in life right now is that I will miss the glorious moment when these go on sale.

[clacktalk]

34 done, 26 to go

Show Image

Taylor Swift's You Belong With Me plays in my head when I gaze at these.

[FrostyToast]

I am going to watch this thread like a hawk for when you start to sell those... Or rather I will watch like a sleepy hawk who likes to take rests often and occasionally eat and forgetting about things that need watching... 

Hawks are cool, but sloths are cooler....

So you're saying you want a slo fi for those switch tools? You drive a hard bargain...

[JaccoW]

Scary sloth is coming for your switch tools

[fatchoi]

34 done, 26 to go

Show Image

Argh, I want it. Is there a pre order list to subscribe to please? :P

Edit: just saw its a first come first serve

[Smasher816]

34 done, 26 to go

Show Image

Argh, I want it. Is there a pre order list to subscribe to please? :P

^ what he said

[quake4mhg]

Could I pay first?

[DavinDidIt]

Count me in!

[GSimon]

I would like one also (hand sanded) please

[zennasyndroxx]

Hope I could get this. My plate just came and I need this!

[Blackehart]

Would definitely like to get one of these!

[awong]

Me likey

[ninjadoc]

I would like a set too!

[BlackDragonTribal]

can you notice time to sell before several days?

[The_Beast]

Other 24 are done, so a sale should be soon