[GB] Mech27-TKL v1 Canadian Custom | 100% Shipped | CLOSED AND FINISHED

[Oatburner]

What kind of spacer are you planning Shinz? I had wanted to look into a frosted acrylic/nylon spacer, but interested in other options also

Going for a black and "gold" aesthetic so the underlighting is a pass for me.

Planned on doing anodized aluminum but, after talking to 27, might end up going with brass to match the weight.

If you're doing brass you should look into a GB.  I know I would be interested. Might bring the price down a bit too

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I would also be interested.

I too would be interested in a metal spacer.

[Funtast]

Hi!
Guys, tell me, what else is left to wait and when about shipping?

[jacobsmirror]

Hi!
Guys, tell me, what else is left to wait and when about shipping?

Screws

[shinz0]

What kind of spacer are you planning Shinz? I had wanted to look into a frosted acrylic/nylon spacer, but interested in other options also

Going for a black and "gold" aesthetic so the underlighting is a pass for me.

Planned on doing anodized aluminum but, after talking to 27, might end up going with brass to match the weight.

If you're doing brass you should look into a GB.  I know I would be interested. Might bring the price down a bit too

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I would also be interested.

I too would be interested in a metal spacer.

I'm in the process of getting quotes from local (SF Bay Area) companies right now. I'll report back when I've got some concrete quotes

[HappyCatFish]

I would be down for a metal spacer GB. It's too bad that this case design doesn't support the acrylic spacer as optional. One of the reasons I love the TGR Jane-CE so much is because of how sleek the case is w/o the acrylic spacer at all.

[Aperture_Sci]

Hey, I missed this GB - if anyone wanted to sell their spot or board I would be more than willing Especially looking for silver. Someone help a brother out!

[henz]

Man I want it nao. When will shipping start?

[stbasterd]

Man I want it nao. When will shipping start?

Just PMed, if 27 sees this, kindly advise on the steps, not planned on making a profit.

[stbasterd]

Hey, I missed this GB - if anyone wanted to sell their spot or board I would be more than willing Especially looking for silver. Someone help a brother out!

Whoops, replied to the wrong message.

Just PMed, if 27 sees this, kindly advise on the steps, not planned on making a profit.

[ticktwo]

when to start shipping, 27?

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[six_chains]

I'm willing to sell my order, only IF I'm not able to find a trade for a gold bottom (currently cyan).

[Aperture_Sci]

I've already purchased someone's spot, sorry! Super excited I got silver which is what I wanted

[CornCha0s]

Is anyone willing to trade their black case for my gold case?

[27]

Well, shipping is going to start when I get the screws.  Direct your complaints to USPS.



-.-

[Hexterdude]

Well, shipping is going to start when I get the screws.  Direct your complaints to USPS.

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-.-

tfw usps cucks you eventhough ur in canada

[gaiden]

USPS is literally screwing with us

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[boo]

Anyone want silver top for pink top? Looking for trade or perhaps 27 would be awesome to let us know of extra colors


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[JorisBoers]

Nothing to see here

[iNViSiBiLiTi]

Hey guys, if you watched the stream tonight, the Mech 27 TKL has run into some issues.  The prototype used M2.5 screws, but the production model was threaded improperly.  Devin is going to try some M3 screws and update us soon.   

Short livestream:

[Oatburner]

uh oh

[smittysteve]

That was painful to watch. Thanks for the link invisibiliti... 27, best of luck sorting everything out. We have faith in you!

[anthorix]

  OH NO

[mathiasn]

   Sh**

[wodan]

From the sounds of it, the threading of the screw holes is too big for the existing screws.

Is is possible to find suitable screws for a larger threading that will still fit the holes you sink the screws into?

meeeh

[smittysteve]

From the sounds of it, the threading of the screw holes is too big for the existing screws.

Is is possible to find suitable screws for a larger threading that will still fit the holes you sink the screws into?

meeeh

That's what I'm wondering too. Seems to perhaps not be a total disaster if M3 screws will work instead of the 2.5s. That shouldn't effect too much else within the board design/ performance/ aesthetics.... right??

[wodan]

That's what I'm wondering too. Seems to perhaps not be a total disaster if M3 screws will work instead of the 2.5s. That shouldn't effect too much else within the board design/ performance/ aesthetics.... right??

Everything about M-screws is defined by a standard, including the diameter of the screw head:
http://www.engineersedge.com/iso_socket_head_screw.htm

The head of a M3 screw has a 5.5mm diameter while a M2.5 screw has a 4.5mm diameter. That's why I got very worried about this diameter of the holes the screw heads sink into (case bottom)

First we gotta find out WHAT threading they put into the holes though ... might not even be metric ...

[HappyCatFish]

Rip. I guess the boards won't be shipping out this week then?

[gaiden]

That's what I'm wondering too. Seems to perhaps not be a total disaster if M3 screws will work instead of the 2.5s. That shouldn't effect too much else within the board design/ performance/ aesthetics.... right??

Everything about M-screws is defined by a standard, including the diameter of the screw head:
http://www.engineersedge.com/iso_socket_head_screw.htm

The head of a M3 screw has a 5.5mm diameter while a M2.5 screw has a 4.5mm diameter. That's why I got very worried about this diameter of the holes the screw heads sink into (case bottom)

First we gotta find out WHAT threading they put into the holes though ... might not even be metric ...

Ya thinking of the same thing. If m3 works maybe some Dremmel/sandpaper can help modding the screws to fit the inserts.

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[27]

I haven't gotten the M2.5 screws yet (thanks usps) but I'm going to buy some M3 screws in the next day or two at a local place and test if those will work.  I'll try to handle this as quickly as I can, but this is a definite setback.

[redbanshee]

That's what I'm wondering too. Seems to perhaps not be a total disaster if M3 screws will work instead of the 2.5s. That shouldn't effect too much else within the board design/ performance/ aesthetics.... right??

the acrylic spacers, if drilled for exactly m2.5 could be a problem

[maximm]

Spacers could be redrilled to M3 i guess?

[Tally810]

That's what I'm wondering too. Seems to perhaps not be a total disaster if M3 screws will work instead of the 2.5s. That shouldn't effect too much else within the board design/ performance/ aesthetics.... right??

the acrylic spacers, if drilled for exactly m2.5 could be a problem

The bevels in the top case may also be too small for the screw head to fit in which might leave the screw head sticking up also.

[gaiden]

That's what I'm wondering too. Seems to perhaps not be a total disaster if M3 screws will work instead of the 2.5s. That shouldn't effect too much else within the board design/ performance/ aesthetics.... right??

the acrylic spacers, if drilled for exactly m2.5 could be a problem

The bevels in the top case may also be too small for the screw head to fit in which might leave the screw head sticking up also.

Should try to mod the screws before modding the case for sure

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[smittysteve]

That's what I'm wondering too. Seems to perhaps not be a total disaster if M3 screws will work instead of the 2.5s. That shouldn't effect too much else within the board design/ performance/ aesthetics.... right??

the acrylic spacers, if drilled for exactly m2.5 could be a problem

The bevels in the top case may also be too small for the screw head to fit in which might leave the screw head sticking up also.

Ok, thank you realists, you've sufficiently harshed my mellow. I'm a pathological optimist, was hoping the ripple may not be that bad.

I didn't think about the diameters of hole within the the case recesses in the bottom case and the screw head. Obviously that could all be very tricky and necessitate factory involvement. Tally810- I'm not sure I understand your comment on the bevels in the top case being a concern as well... aren't there just the threaded holes for the screws to grab on the top case?

Here's to hoping that 27 has some luck with the M3s fitting naturally or being Dremmel-able so the boards as-is will work. Re-machining holes in the case and/or spacers would seem to send this a bit sideways for a while... Fingers crossed, 27! Please keep us posted.

[Tally810]

That's what I'm wondering too. Seems to perhaps not be a total disaster if M3 screws will work instead of the 2.5s. That shouldn't effect too much else within the board design/ performance/ aesthetics.... right??

the acrylic spacers, if drilled for exactly m2.5 could be a problem

The bevels in the top case may also be too small for the screw head to fit in which might leave the screw head sticking up also.

Ok, thank you realists, you've sufficiently harshed my mellow. I'm a pathological optimist, was hoping the ripple may not be that bad.

I didn't think about the diameters of hole within the the case recesses in the bottom case and the screw head. Obviously that could all be very tricky and necessitate factory involvement. Tally810- I'm not sure I understand your comment on the bevels in the top case being a concern as well... aren't there just the threaded holes for the screws to grab on the top case?

Here's to hoping that 27 has some luck with the M3s fitting naturally or being Dremmel-able so the boards as-is will work. Re-machining holes in the case and/or spacers would seem to send this a bit sideways for a while... Fingers crossed, 27! Please keep us posted.

Sorry you right I meant the bottom

[Bucky]

Any new details on what screw the holes are meant for and if they can work?

[loud_asian]

Alright for real this time: looking to get rid of my spot in this groupbuy.

I have a silver top, silver bottom, and a pink plate.

All I want is what I paid ($343.20) or maybe 27 can just refund me and invoice you.

[yuktsi]

Hey bro, Heli-coil might be able to fix your issue incase the m3 screw head is too big.

[Patchwrks]

I'm really hoping this issue can be fixed while preserving the same aesthetics that the board should have had :\.  I can't see paying 400+ for a board that is not what I signed up for.  However I do not blame 27 for this and nobody else should be putting anything on him for this issue. 

[ramnes]

Damn, just saw the stream. While I'm not in that GB, I'm wishing you courage and luck, 27.

[Patchwrks]

Looking to potentially sell my spot due to some financial stuff.  black top, black bottom, gold plate.

message me if interested.

[Funtast]

Any news? 

[Grimspoon]

Hey bro, Heli-coil might be able to fix your issue incase the m3 screw head is too big.

This was the first thing I thought of as well. Having used helicoils often enough I know they can be a real PITA. If this was a manufacturers error I'd want them to fix it rather than fight with that many helicoil installations,

[Photoelectric]

Would it be perhaps possible to order custom screws?  m3 diameter/threading with smaller heads?  (not part of this GB, just thinking "out loud").

[xondat]

Would it be perhaps possible to order custom screws?  m3 diameter/threading with smaller heads?  (not part of this GB, just thinking "out loud").

Possible? Yes. Expensive? Also yes. It's a small quantity and wouldn't be worth it.

[Photoelectric]

Here's a random example I happened upon:

https://www.ettinger.de/en/product/01.74.351

M3 with a very small 3.8mm head.

[Aperture_Sci]

These screws look great, only sucks that it's 3 week delivery. So did we ever get the screws from USPS and they didn't fit - is that the final issue?

[megaforce]

https://www.mcmaster.com/#91390a105/=1650gbx



Not sure what the board calls out for, but here's the whole section: https://www.mcmaster.com/#set-screws/=1650exh

??

[LunarisDream]

https://www.mcmaster.com/#91390a105/=1650gbx

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Not sure what the board calls out for, but here's the whole section: https://www.mcmaster.com/#set-screws/=1650exh

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This looks like a plausible solution! +1

[Oatburner]

https://www.mcmaster.com/#91390a105/=1650gbx

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Not sure what the board calls out for, but here's the whole section: https://www.mcmaster.com/#set-screws/=1650exh

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I vote for the square-head ones. I don't think I've ever used that driver in my tool box.