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Offline JMD

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Hello from Calgary!
« on: Sun, 25 September 2016, 22:52:11 »
Finally made the plunge and joined this forum, here's my welcome thread :)

My introduction, I'm freshly addicted to mech keys and the obsession has completely taken me over. In the past two months I went from thinking the only keyboard I could buy was off the shelf at the store, to going holy s*&t I need this, and this and this and that haha

I have nothing special right now other than an anne pro rgb 60% keyboard that I am currently developing wood bamboo cases for, but I do have a GH60 kit in the mail as well as a KC60 with the infamous backspase key. Eagerly awaiting release for the Light Cycle

Here's a few pictures.



And here is my DIY/Archaic setup. Currently trying to fine tune it so that I can have consistant results every case I make. I've reached out to a few wood shops to create them out of CNC to ensure quality standards I have for myself, but the price is a little daunting. Anyways, thanks for looking guys. Can't wait to get into this place a little bit more and see everything you all have to offer.

Cheers :)
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Offline squishy

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Re: Hello from Calgary!
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 26 September 2016, 19:45:07 »
That looks gorgeous!  Welcome from a fellow newbie  :)
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Offline JMD

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Re: Hello from Calgary!
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 27 September 2016, 01:45:16 »
Hey, thanks Squishy! I was starting to wonder if I would be the only post here without a reply :)
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Offline ArchDill

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Re: Hello from Calgary!
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 27 September 2016, 02:00:39 »
Welcome! Awesome board!
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Offline Sifo

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Re: Hello from Calgary!
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 27 September 2016, 02:11:11 »
Welcome fellow Canadian, that's a fine looking case.
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Offline pinkizhip

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Re: Hello from Calgary!
« Reply #5 on: Tue, 27 September 2016, 15:36:48 »
Hello from Victoria , Welcome to GH! I'm pretty new too, but everyone seems real nice.
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Offline xtrafrood

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Re: Hello from Calgary!
« Reply #6 on: Tue, 27 September 2016, 21:57:15 »
Looks good. Welcome :)
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Offline captsis

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Re: Hello from Calgary!
« Reply #7 on: Tue, 27 September 2016, 22:24:34 »
nice Genu-ine wood case you got there!
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Offline JMD

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Re: Hello from Calgary!
« Reply #8 on: Wed, 28 September 2016, 02:28:47 »
Quote from: csmertx on Tue, 27 September 2016, 21:57:15
Looks good. Welcome :)
Thank you!
Quote from: pinkizhip on Tue, 27 September 2016, 15:36:48
Hello from Victoria , Welcome to GH! I'm pretty new too, but everyone seems real nice.
Awesome! Fellow canadian! So far so good :)
Quote from: Sifo on Tue, 27 September 2016, 02:11:11
Welcome fellow Canadian, that's a fine looking case.
Whereabouts in canada are you? Thanks :D
Quote from: matt2dlg on Tue, 27 September 2016, 22:24:34
nice Genu-ine wood case you got there!
Hehe thanks much!
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Re: Hello from Calgary!
« Reply #9 on: Wed, 28 September 2016, 04:22:05 »
Toronto, ON ^^
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Offline Fictiouz

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Re: Hello from Calgary!
« Reply #10 on: Wed, 28 September 2016, 05:32:30 »
Welcome to the community from Halifax, NS. This has to be my most rewarding hobby, but also biggest money sink... I love it :p
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Offline pinkizhip

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Re: Hello from Calgary!
« Reply #11 on: Wed, 28 September 2016, 10:37:57 »
Has anyone found a list of good Canadian sources for MB parts? I dunno about you but I find it extra frustrating finding affordable goods with the exchange rate, shipping and duties. I purchased my keyboard thought ncix while it was on sale (Ducky one with blue backlighting for about 115$) so it didn't hurt too bad and the shipping was quick...but I feel like I lucked out with my purchase. I'm looking for PBT caps(*cough* and a few other things...*cough*) and might as well purchase a whole new keyboard for the price I'm going to have to pay just to get it here.

Does anyone else have shipping sadness?
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Offline Gajible

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Re: Hello from Calgary!
« Reply #12 on: Wed, 28 September 2016, 11:10:23 »
Fancy seeing you here ;)
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Offline JMD

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Re: Hello from Calgary!
« Reply #13 on: Thu, 29 September 2016, 02:15:44 »
Quote from: pinkizhip on Wed, 28 September 2016, 10:37:57
Has anyone found a list of good Canadian sources for MB parts? I dunno about you but I find it extra frustrating finding affordable goods with the exchange rate, shipping and duties. I purchased my keyboard thought ncix while it was on sale (Ducky one with blue backlighting for about 115$) so it didn't hurt too bad and the shipping was quick...but I feel like I lucked out with my purchase. I'm looking for PBT caps(*cough* and a few other things...*cough*) and might as well purchase a whole new keyboard for the price I'm going to have to pay just to get it here.

Does anyone else have shipping sadness?
There really isn't.

However. I've been in talks with some companies that produce hardware for keyboards and am currently working on starting small distribution for a few different parts with plans of going to the large scale.

us canadians really really get hosed for things, especially shipping.
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Offline xtrafrood

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Re: Hello from Calgary!
« Reply #14 on: Thu, 29 September 2016, 03:14:08 »
psssh Micro Centers and NCIX all over the place.

I'll be rooting for you about the wood cases though. My folks have had the same pepper grinder for what seems like forever and it shows zero wear and tear because - bamboo. I'm tempted to try out bamboo underwear. tbh
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Offline JMD

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Re: Hello from Calgary!
« Reply #15 on: Thu, 29 September 2016, 21:38:14 »
Quote from: csmertx on Thu, 29 September 2016, 03:14:08
psssh Micro Centers and NCIX all over the place.

I'll be rooting for you about the wood cases though. My folks have had the same pepper grinder for what seems like forever and it shows zero wear and tear because - bamboo. I'm tempted to try out bamboo underwear. tbh
We have, in Calgary, and alberta
-Memory Express
-Best buy

What do they sell? OEM peripherals. No DIY parts. No custom keebs, nothing unless it comes from razer/corsair/etc.

I know BC has ncix (afaik) but even then, they don't sell DIY keyboard supplies.
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Offline xtrafrood

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Re: Hello from Calgary!
« Reply #16 on: Fri, 30 September 2016, 03:06:45 »
Quote from: JMD on Thu, 29 September 2016, 21:38:14
Quote from: csmertx on Thu, 29 September 2016, 03:14:08
psssh Micro Centers and NCIX all over the place.

I'll be rooting for you about the wood cases though. My folks have had the same pepper grinder for what seems like forever and it shows zero wear and tear because - bamboo. I'm tempted to try out bamboo underwear. tbh
We have, in Calgary, and alberta
-Memory Express
-Best buy

What do they sell? OEM peripherals. No DIY parts. No custom keebs, nothing unless it comes from razer/corsair/etc.

I know BC has ncix (afaik) but even then, they don't sell DIY keyboard supplies.

And Bestbuy doesn't even count.  :(
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Offline 27

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Re: Hello from Calgary!
« Reply #17 on: Fri, 30 September 2016, 07:20:54 »
Welcome to geekhack fellow maple drinker.  Enjoy your stay  :thumb:
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