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« on: Wed, 03 August 2011, 22:29:05 »
Today, I've also received a wooden wrist rest personally made by Eric Barney (OCN member) and all I can say is wow!!!  I've got this picture from Deskthority for a while now and when Eric mentioned that he's good with wood works and stuff so I thought I ask him to make one for me.



First the packing was excellent.  It was shipped via USPS with tracking number in a medium priority box marked "Fragile" and to be handled with care.  Sorry I didn't take any picture of the box/packing.


It's made for my Realforce 87UB and all I did was gave him a link to Leopold.co.jp page which has the measurements for this particular board.








Bottom of the wrist rest stand has 4 large rubber pads which prevent it from sliding around.





There are some minor imperfection but that's to be expected when working with wood (pic #3 above) but the wood grain, the finish, fittings, etc. are superb.





Any question please let me know and as for the price, I'm afraid you'll have to ask Eric himself.  Just shoot him a pm if you're interested.  He's a cool guy and obviously very talented.  I couldn't believe my eyes when I first saw this thing.

More pics per request by input nirvana. =)









Typing on wrist rest is a pure joy. I always hate those mushy-feeling wrist rests and this one gives just the right support and the surface is very smooth (it's been sanded and lacquer coated, I think). Also it doesn't wobble around and works perfectly with the keyboard legs up (perfect angle).
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« Reply #1 on: Wed, 03 August 2011, 22:41:34 »
Jesus Christ!   (get it? Jesus Chirist? I saw his Workmans Compensation claim, he was a carpenter)

I just saw these from csm725, he sent me the link....VERY nice...Eric certainly knows what he's doing and makes exceptionally nice things with great woods.

Don't be stingy with the pics, reaper, it's free to post more :)

Now add a few wood keycaps....
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« Reply #2 on: Wed, 03 August 2011, 22:48:54 »
^ lol  Anyway, I added a few more pics per your request.  =)
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« Reply #3 on: Wed, 03 August 2011, 23:14:45 »
Great pics, you have sooooo many goodies slash toys reaper
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« Reply #4 on: Thu, 04 August 2011, 00:26:34 »
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Great pics, you have sooooo many goodies slash toys reaper


Heh, thanks.  And my toys are nothing compare to sixty's or webwit's collection or ripster's crazy lego/keyboard collection. =D
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« Reply #5 on: Thu, 04 August 2011, 01:02:12 »
Thanks to you, I just had the idea if Eric can make rests for my Kinesis Split mod (one on each hand) that will inset into the case where you see the dark foam pads. I will have wood keys on it. At least some of it.

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« Reply #6 on: Thu, 04 August 2011, 01:21:25 »
I'm pretty sure he should be able to accomodate that request.  Good luck and post some pics if it goes through.
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« Reply #7 on: Thu, 04 August 2011, 02:42:12 »
Truly lovely. If I thought wrist rests were a good idea (they'll ruin your wrists!) I'd definitely be asking Mr Eric Barney how he likes his cash!

Where are the imperfections you speak of! Looks flawless to me in those pictures :)
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« Reply #8 on: Thu, 04 August 2011, 03:41:27 »
There's a small scratch, it appears, in Picture 3.
I've been trying to spread the word of his amazing project to others and I will post a review of mine when I recieve it. I hope it arrives in good condition to Israel.

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« Reply #9 on: Thu, 04 August 2011, 06:31:50 »
I just want one now that I saw it.

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« Reply #10 on: Thu, 04 August 2011, 06:40:52 »
He's a great guy, shoot him a PM on OCN. I highly recommend you to do business with him.

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« Reply #11 on: Thu, 04 August 2011, 07:29:05 »
Looks great. :)  What kind of wood is it?
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« Reply #12 on: Thu, 04 August 2011, 08:43:44 »
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There's a small scratch, it appears, in Picture 3.

It might look like a small scratch but when I run my fingers over it, I can't feel any thing.
 
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Looks great. :)  What kind of wood is it?

Thanks and I believe it's walnut.
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« Reply #13 on: Thu, 04 August 2011, 10:51:24 »
Eric told me reaper's wrest was walnut.
Here's some more of his pics:
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« Reply #14 on: Thu, 04 August 2011, 17:55:11 »


This is definitely walnut.
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« Reply #15 on: Thu, 04 August 2011, 18:13:42 »
Maybe I'm saying something stupid but with his skill making, wood things would he be able to make a Wood case for keyboards?

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« Reply #16 on: Thu, 04 August 2011, 19:17:54 »
Possibly so. If you're registered on OCN shoot him a PM. If not PM me on GH with the contents of the PM you want to send to him I'll say a GH user wanted to know.

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« Reply #17 on: Mon, 08 August 2011, 22:49:10 »
I ordered one. Apparently, he's making it out of ebony and cherry. Will post pics.

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« Reply #18 on: Mon, 08 August 2011, 23:31:50 »
^ Nice.  That should keep him busy for awhile.  I don't think he's registered here yet.
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« Reply #19 on: Tue, 09 August 2011, 02:10:20 »
Hey you, banana, that's my order! Seriously, the exact same thing.

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« Reply #20 on: Tue, 09 August 2011, 04:44:31 »
Sorry man, but I think Reaper took the rest I was going to order :P

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« Reply #21 on: Tue, 09 August 2011, 09:28:09 »
No problem. Just mad you stole my design (which I asked for BTW) :P

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« Reply #22 on: Tue, 09 August 2011, 09:45:54 »
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery :)
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« Reply #23 on: Tue, 09 August 2011, 12:23:47 »
;) I think all of you should order one.

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« Reply #24 on: Tue, 09 August 2011, 16:36:35 »
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;) I think all of you should order one.

Don't worry I will PM you about this because I don't have an account at OCN. We will see.

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« Reply #25 on: Tue, 09 August 2011, 17:13:31 »
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Don't worry I will PM you about this because I don't have an account at OCN. We will see.
No problem. I'd be happy to be the middleman. I might accidentally charge you $15 extra though :P Just kidding. I'd be happy to help.
 
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« Reply #26 on: Sat, 27 August 2011, 16:00:49 »
anyone know it he ships to Sweden..? and by the way.. what price are we talking about for this wrist rest..?

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« Reply #27 on: Sat, 27 August 2011, 16:50:00 »
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anyone know it he ships to Sweden..? and by the way.. what price are we talking about for this wrist rest..?

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« Reply #28 on: Mon, 29 August 2011, 15:45:09 »
I ordered one from him awhile ago.  A little bit after reaper.  My future wrist rest is in that picture!

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« Reply #29 on: Mon, 29 August 2011, 15:50:03 »
wow that is some fine craftsmanship. The pics shown on OCN looks super clean. The keyboard and the wrist rest is almost one, it's so flush!
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« Reply #30 on: Mon, 29 August 2011, 19:31:17 »
Hello all. I'm here!

I am Eric, I am the wristrest builder. Many thanks to all that complimented me on my work. This is my first post here and I look forward to getting to know you all. I will also try to answer all questions about my wood work to those who are interested.

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« Reply #31 on: Mon, 29 August 2011, 19:45:16 »
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I ordered one from him awhile ago.  A little bit after reaper.  My future wrist rest is in that picture!

Be sure to tell me which one you want Sherryton.

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« Reply #32 on: Mon, 29 August 2011, 19:50:47 »
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anyone know it he ships to Sweden..? and by the way.. what price are we talking about for this wrist rest..?


Hello .di, I recieved a friend request from you on OCN. I just signed up here. If you would like a wrist rest, Let me know. You can PM me here, or on OCN. And, Yes! I can ship to Sweden.

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« Reply #33 on: Mon, 29 August 2011, 22:04:30 »
^ Haha, it's about time you join Geekhack, Eric.  So many questions here. =D
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« Reply #34 on: Tue, 30 August 2011, 16:29:29 »
welcome.. you should have come over sooner.. so that I may skip reg. at OCN.. =P

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« Reply #35 on: Tue, 30 August 2011, 20:27:14 »
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welcome.. you should have come over sooner.. so that I may skip reg. at OCN.. =P

I was waiting to have something to show... I am a slow poke when it comes to my woodwork. And I only can work in my woodshop during the weekends due to my regular job getting in the way.  It will be two weeks (or more) before I have the rests in the photo done. The completed rest in the foreground is sold.

On another subject: I like OCN, even though I am not much of an overclocker. (I built my computer to be fast w/o the need to o/c.) I find the posts to be interesting, and sometimes fun to read. Also, I enjoy being helpful. Even if it is rare that I can be..

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« Reply #36 on: Tue, 30 August 2011, 21:28:55 »
Nice!  Can't wait to see more finished products from you.
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« Reply #37 on: Fri, 02 September 2011, 14:06:57 »
Happy to see you 'round Eric. Now stop posting and get to work :P

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« Reply #38 on: Sat, 03 September 2011, 22:04:32 »
Hey csm... You rest is done! I took some photos with a Filco Ninja TKL sitting on it. But I left my camera at the shop. I'll send you the pics sometime over the weekend.

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« Reply #39 on: Sat, 03 September 2011, 22:32:57 »
Sweeeeeeeet! Just shoot me an email. Let me know when you get started on the stand too.
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« Reply #40 on: Sun, 04 September 2011, 18:58:12 »
Maybe tomorrow. (Monday) I have been working on the other wrist rests the past two days. They should be ready for me to start the finishing process soon. Once they are done, I can focus on the stand(s).

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« Reply #41 on: Sun, 11 September 2011, 20:16:18 »
Finally got these wrist rests finished up. They will be ready to ship out next week if anyone is interested. Feel free to PM me. Six new rests. One of the bubinga units is sold.
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« Reply #42 on: Sun, 11 September 2011, 21:16:53 »
^ Very cool.  I'm using it right now.  Now, please don't forget to post some pics of headphone stand.   I might have another order for you. =D
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« Reply #43 on: Tue, 20 September 2011, 04:08:18 »
Hmmm..I may have to make a few of those :)

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« Reply #44 on: Tue, 20 September 2011, 09:52:20 »
^ Competition for Eric!  =D   If you don't mind, please post your handywork to share with the community.
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« Reply #45 on: Wed, 28 September 2011, 20:27:26 »
Here are a couple of photos of a new wrist rest of bubinga & padauk, and a matching headphone stand.


Another stand. This one is Walnut & ebony:

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« Reply #46 on: Wed, 28 September 2011, 20:32:03 »
Amazing stuff! :jaw:
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« Reply #47 on: Sun, 02 October 2011, 19:23:26 »
A better view of the walnut/ebony wrist rest and matching headphone stand


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« Reply #48 on: Thu, 03 November 2011, 20:28:50 »
Who makes the keyboard in the first picture of the original post?

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« Reply #49 on: Thu, 03 November 2011, 20:44:05 »
Answered my own question, OTD 365 Dark Grey.

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« Reply #50 on: Mon, 05 December 2011, 19:32:02 »
Have not posted lately... Here is some of my recent work. First one is ebony & rosewood for a 104K WASD or Filco MJ2.  Second one is ebony & padauk for TKL's Like Leopold, Filco. Both are in the early finishing stages.

 






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« Reply #51 on: Mon, 05 December 2011, 20:33:34 »
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Have not posted lately... Here is some of my recent work. First one is ebony & rosewood for a 104K WASD or Filco MJ2.  Second one is ebony & padauk for TKL's Like Leopold, Filco. Both are in the early finishing stages.


Eric, they look fantastic, especially the ebony/rosewood one. Still saving up for one...
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« Reply #52 on: Tue, 06 December 2011, 23:52:12 »
Just put in an order :)  Hello Walnut and Ebony goodness!

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« Reply #53 on: Wed, 14 December 2011, 00:26:14 »
Eric you should look at using Egrips for the feet on the bottom.

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« Reply #54 on: Tue, 03 January 2012, 21:51:26 »
I do use non skid rubber feet on these. They do work rather well, are easy to apply, and are readily available at the Home Depot, Lowes, etc.

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« Reply #55 on: Tue, 03 January 2012, 22:25:37 »
just put in another order!

cannot wait! highly satisfied with my poker wrist rest :)
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« Reply #56 on: Tue, 03 January 2012, 22:58:41 »
Why can't you just post how much you bought yours for?

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« Reply #57 on: Wed, 04 January 2012, 10:51:07 »
All I have to say is...HOOOOOLY SH*T....these wristrests and headset stands are pieces of amazing art.  The finish just can't be justified by the pictures I've seen so far.

My thoughts on the products along with pics will be coming shortly.  For now, to those who own one, let's all praise Eric for the amazing work!

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« Reply #58 on: Wed, 04 January 2012, 10:55:34 »
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Why can't you just post how much you bought yours for?

Prices will vary based on which keyboard you are customizing your wristrest for.  What I can tell you is, art is not cheap :) and in this case, it was worth every penny.

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« Reply #59 on: Thu, 05 January 2012, 14:56:09 »
Those look amazing! Nice work Eric.

I realize that materials and size dictates the price. Can you post up a general range that a wrest or a headphone rack cost? Better price for the set?

They look fantastic. I'm sure they feel even better.
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« Reply #60 on: Thu, 05 January 2012, 15:03:21 »
^ Hmm.. I don't think he comes here too often.  It's better if you were to PM him directly or go to OCN (that's Overclock.net).  That was where I first contacted him regarding the wristrest.  Good luck.
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« Reply #61 on: Thu, 05 January 2012, 17:30:55 »
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I do use non skid rubber feet on these. They do work rather well, are easy to apply, and are readily available at the Home Depot, Lowes, etc.


I could send you a sample of Egrips if you wanted. Its amazing stuff I use it on just about everything, grips on even the slipperiest surfaces. For you use I recommended these, I use a roll because it is cheaper and you can just cut it to any size that you wish.

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« Reply #62 on: Thu, 05 January 2012, 19:43:17 »
I try to check here every day. And if you PM me here, I will reply just as quickly as OCN. There has been more activity (For me.) there, so I have spent more time there.

I like that this forum is more focused on keyboard related stuff, and do not mind being contacted here at all. As far as pricing my work, I am still trying to figure out the best way to continue making these. I have yet to make any two the same way. Each one has been made for the individual buyer. Wrist rests that I made without being ordered in advance have been very slow to sell. I do understand that they are quite expensive when compared to manufactured rests. I do think that they are worth more though. The cost of materials, and the hours of work that goes into each one is evident, once you see it in person. Besides, isn't it nice to get something made just for you?

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« Reply #63 on: Thu, 05 January 2012, 19:49:15 »
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I could send you a sample of Egrips if you wanted. Its amazing stuff I use it on just about everything, grips on even the slipperiest surfaces. For you use I recommended these, I use a roll because it is cheaper and you can just cut it to any size that you wish.


Sure, I'll be happy to try your material.  I do like the idea of it being on a roll. I could cut the shape of each pad to fit my rests perfectly. PM me, and I will buy some...

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« Reply #64 on: Thu, 05 January 2012, 20:01:11 »
Here are two wrist rests I made recently for the Poker mini keyboard. One has no tray, as requested by the buyer. The rest with the tray has a kind of wrap-around side rails. An idea based on my hand sometimes wandering off the right edge of my own wrist rest.



Tray-less.  I have at least two more of these on order. This could become a 'standard' due to it's universal nature.


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« Reply #65 on: Thu, 05 January 2012, 20:02:51 »
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Sure, I'll be happy to try your material.  I do like the idea of it being on a roll. I could cut the shape of each pad to fit my rests perfectly. PM me, and I will buy some...

Lol its not my material just something that I found that has uses that far exceed the original manufacturers intent and does a better job than anything out there that compares to it that I have found, sorry to have made you think that.

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« Reply #66 on: Thu, 05 January 2012, 20:08:24 »
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Here are two wrist rests I made recently for the Poker mini keyboard. One has no tray, as requested by the buyer. The rest with the tray has a kind of wrap-around side rails. An idea based on my hand sometimes wandering off the right edge of my own wrist rest.

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Tray-less.  I have at least two more of these on order. This could become a 'standard' due to it's universal nature.

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Those look great you could easily make the tray less a standard in 3 sizes HHKB/Poker, TKL, Fullsize

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« Reply #67 on: Thu, 05 January 2012, 20:29:20 »
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Lol its not my material just something that I found that has uses that far exceed the original manufacturers intent and does a better job than anything out there that compares to it that I have found, sorry to have made you think that.

No need to 'pologize.... I appreciate the information. And if it contributes to a 'better' wrist rest, then that's a good thing.

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« Reply #68 on: Tue, 10 January 2012, 18:34:27 »
Wow, these are really, really beautiful Eric. I'll be sending you a PM soon.

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« Reply #69 on: Tue, 10 January 2012, 19:23:58 »
I am in the process of ordering one for my DOX.

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« Reply #70 on: Sat, 14 January 2012, 21:11:12 »
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I am in the process of ordering one for my DOX.

I am in the process of making it!    Was cold today, made for a slow going due to glue not drying.

In the mean time, I took a couple of photos of my Filco on the ebony-rosewood wrist rest



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« Reply #71 on: Thu, 19 January 2012, 17:38:19 »
Might finally have the money to grab one of these soon, really sexy wrist rests indeed.
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« Reply #72 on: Sat, 21 January 2012, 17:11:15 »
Really do look awesome, have PM'd you :)
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« Reply #73 on: Sat, 21 January 2012, 18:36:24 »
Those keyboard rests are so awesome! What about a grip for the Logitech G9X mouse? :D

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« Reply #74 on: Fri, 27 January 2012, 18:34:57 »
Omg these are really gorgeous. Been in contact with Barney and he's a real nice guy. Just can't decide what wood combination to use for my wrist wrest!

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« Reply #75 on: Mon, 30 January 2012, 16:36:58 »
I just got mine today that fits my DOX and I am in the process of ordering another for my Phantom









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« Reply #76 on: Mon, 30 January 2012, 16:38:31 »
I love how long it is, my current one is too short and is not comfortable :(
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« Reply #77 on: Mon, 30 January 2012, 16:41:47 »
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I love how long it is, my current one is too short and is not comfortable :(
Do you mean width wise? yea I ordered one with extra width I figured out that the optimal width for me is 4.25in. And if your asking about length i dont have my DOX yet and dont fell like destroying my current setup that I am very accustomed to just to test a wrist rest.

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« Reply #78 on: Mon, 30 January 2012, 17:33:16 »
Yeah I was talking about the width, my current one the width is like 2.5-3" I really like that 4.25" setup
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« Reply #79 on: Mon, 30 January 2012, 17:41:55 »
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Yeah I was talking about the width, my current one the width is like 2.5-3" I really like that 4.25" setup
I had to pay a bit more than normal for the extra width and the wood i choose and a down payment was required because of the nonstandard width and exact measurements to fit the DOX/Poker Case but I think it turned out amazing. I cant wait to see what he comes up with for my Phantom. O and I specifically requested not pads on the bottom so I could add Egrip which applied and work amazing as always!

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« Reply #80 on: Mon, 30 January 2012, 19:40:20 »
Thanks for posting the photos and nice comments P.  It is nice to hear that my work is appreciated!  :D

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« Reply #81 on: Mon, 30 January 2012, 19:41:12 »
Apparently I like spending all of my money on keyboard stuff.  I _WILL_ be buying one of these from you, Eric.  They look beautiful (especially the ebony/cherry and ebony/rosewood ones)
Now I just have to choose a size.
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« Reply #82 on: Tue, 31 January 2012, 03:51:39 »
Looks real nice! How much for a basic one?

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« Reply #83 on: Sun, 26 February 2012, 08:33:32 »
Currently having one without the tray made from ebony and rosewood. Can't wait!

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« Reply #84 on: Fri, 13 April 2012, 21:03:13 »
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Currently having one without the tray made from ebony and rosewood. Can't wait!

Has it arrived yet? Been quite a while since it was sent out.

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« Reply #85 on: Wed, 25 April 2012, 14:11:08 »
I've read that Eric isn't making these anymore.  Does anyone know of somewhere else I can find one like this or any other artisans who can make this same product?  I've been searching for the perfect wrist rest for my HHKB for months and now that I found it they are now collector's items :(
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« Reply #86 on: Wed, 25 April 2012, 17:58:36 »
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I've read that Eric isn't making these anymore.  Does anyone know of somewhere else I can find one like this or any other artisans who can make this same product?  I've been searching for the perfect wrist rest for my HHKB for months and now that I found it they are now collector's items :(

I still have 3 left. (1) Bubinga with Padauk for TKL with tray  (2) Ebony with Padauk for TKL with tray (3) Rosewood and ebony for Filco 104K with tray, and side rails

Making these the way I have been is not practical. The cost of the wood, and time involved is too costly in every way. Mass production would lower cost, but the unique quality of these would be lost. No two rests I have made are the same. There have also been several improvements in the design that have only increased the work involved.

Other factors like marketing to a larger audience, advanced pricing and ordering need to be done on a website. I do not think it is right to use a forum such as this, or OCN to sell my wares. That is why I have never discussed that on the open forum.
A brief discussion with a forum administrator on OCN helped clarify proper artisan selling and advertising on a forum.

All things considered, it will take some changes, work, and $$$ to continue if I choose to do so. It is very easy to see why true handmade wood products are both hard to find, and are also expensive.

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« Reply #87 on: Thu, 26 April 2012, 00:15:00 »
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I still have 3 left. (1) Bubinga with Padauk for TKL with tray  (2) Ebony with Padauk for TKL with tray (3) Rosewood and ebony for Filco 104K with tray, and side rails

Are you going to sell those?
What is the dimension for the first two (or what keyboard will it fit)?
I'm interested.

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« Reply #88 on: Thu, 26 April 2012, 18:50:02 »
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Are you going to sell those?
What is the dimension for the first two (or what keyboard will it fit)?
I'm interested.

The two TKL size are right around 366 mm, or 14.125 wide. The bubinga has a bit more depth than the ebony but both are over 6" (Tray distance, front to rear.)

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« Reply #89 on: Fri, 27 April 2012, 16:11:53 »
Eric, I emailed you regarding lengthening the rest part of my wrist rest or getting a new one without tray and sending this one in. Whichever is cheapest for you is fine by me, if any.

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« Reply #90 on: Fri, 27 April 2012, 18:08:29 »
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The two TKL size are right around 366 mm, or 14.125 wide. The bubinga has a bit more depth than the ebony but both are over 6" (Tray distance, front to rear.)


are you selling anymore of these? Im very interested. send me a PM if you are with the cost of a TKL one for my Leopold