[WTS] nubbinator's wood key cap pullers & sleeved cables [WTTF] White/Pink MX CC

[nubbinator]

All my cables use high quality MDPC, Bitspower, or Kobra HD sleeving unless you specify you want paracord and, aside from paracord cables, all use 24/28 AWG wires giving you a nice, higher gauge wire for power delivery.  I refuse to use low cost, low quality alternatives like PET sleeving since I want you to have a high quality cable that lasts.

If you got a Hardcore White MX CC Skull in the latest Clack sale you're willing to part for at cost or near cost or have one you're willing to trade, let me know.  I have tons of goodies to trade for them and more being made.

I've been experimenting with making my own key cap pullers for a little while now.  I've wanted a wood puller for a while, but was never happy with the ones I saw being sold.  As such, I've turned a few for myself and a some to sell off to help me continue my experiments with keyboards and key cap making and the like. 

 So without further ado:

For Sale or Trade

Key Cap Pullers/

These are handmade and tested to make sure they'll hold up.  The wire is springy and flexible like any other wire key cap puller.  Just slide the wires over the cap, twist it to the side to catch the corners of the cap, and rock it back and forth to carefully pull the cap off like you would with any other wire key cap puller. 

• Bloodwood key cap pullers (more info on Bloodwood).  Bloodwood is a resilient, dense, and very hard wood.  Asking $28 + shipping since Bloodwood is an expensive and a very hard to work with wood.

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• Verawood/Argentine Lignum Vitae key cap puller (more info on Verawood).  Verawood is a resilient, dense, and very hard wood.  Asking $27 + shipping since Verawood is a moderately expensive wood.  There's a slight color shift in the picture due to the evening sun and it's a little greener in color in person.

• Black Palm key cap puller (more info on Black Palm).  Black Palm is an interesting wood since, technically, it's a monocot, making it more in line with reeds and grasses, bamboo, banana, corn, etc.  Asking $27 + shipping since Black Palm is a moderately priced wood and it's very difficult to work with given the fact that it's a dual density wood.  There's a slight color shift in the picture due to the evening sun. There is also a small scratch on it from the lathe tools that I didn't get a chance to sand out.

I also have handles made in Birch and Maple and can make some up in Walnut and several others.  Let me know and I can get you some pics and make one up for you.  Key cap pullers should be paid with as a gift or buyer pays Paypal fees.

• Custom sleeved 6' USB A to USB mini B cable.  Sleeved with Bitspower and paracord.  Asking $25 shipped CONUS.

• Custom sleeved 4' 10" USB A to USB mini B cable.  Sleeved with ModDIY sleeving.   Asking $21 shipped CONUS.

• Custom sleeved 4' USB A to USB mini B cable.  Sleeved with ModDIY sleeving.  Asking $20 shipped CONUS.

• MDPC colors available for custom length cables.

Parts are also here for removable Filco cables.  Let me know if you'd like one.



I also have some ever changing colors for 2.5' cables.


I'll also have more key cap pullers added in the future and some sleeved USB cables for sale.

All prices aside from key cap pullers include Paypal or Amazon Payment fees.

Wanted (trades only)

• MX skull CCs
• CCnG base set and modifiers
• Other interesting offers

Sold/Traded


Walnut keycap puller

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~2 1/2" USB cables.

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~3' USB cables

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~4' USB cables

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~5' USB Cables

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6' cables

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[codyeatworld]

That keypuller looks awesome! GLWS

[kelske]

It's beautiful!

GLWS bro can't wait to pick one of these up once you've got some other design ideas flowing

[winged mantis]

What size are the radiator barbs?

[nubbinator]

What size are the radiator barbs?

1/2"

[Paranoid]

Nice work man! GLWS

[BlueMica]

Is the Liang DDC the 3.1v or the 3.2v version?

[nubbinator]

Is the Liang DDC the 3.1v or the 3.2v version?

The PCB states it as DDC v5.4

[Dubsgalore]

Nubb that walnut keycap puller..it's beautiful :')

[nubbinator]

[nubbinator]

Price amended to include shipping.  I can also do custom sleeved USB cables like some of the ones I'm making seen here.  Shipping will be included if bought with a keycap puller.

[mkawa]

nice lathe work!

[nubbinator]

Keycap puller is being traded to zoolzoo.  More to come.

[nubbinator]

Sold the radiator and G5 DDC pump to winged mantis.

[nubbinator]

[nubbinator]

Added new cables.

[The_Beast]

Damn, I wish I needed a cable. That purple would have been mine!

[nubbinator]

Damn, I wish I needed a cable. That purple would have been mine!

And I would have gladly traded it for your switch top tool.  If you decide you need one or want any other colors, I'm sure we could work something out.  I'll also be adding a 6' green, yellow, and carbon fiber one shortly.

[nubbinator]

USB A finally came in from Bhiner, so the cables for sale are either done or in the process of being finished.

[VesperSAINT]

These 2 are my favorite but I especially love the purple one! Sooo tempted!

[Jocelyn]

These 2 are my favorite but I especially love the purple one! Sooo tempted!

Get it!! I have the same purple and it's a very nice color:)

[VesperSAINT]

These 2 are my favorite but I especially love the purple one! Sooo tempted!

Get it!! I have the same purple and it's a very nice color:)

Oh you temptress, you ~ How long are these cables btw???

[Jocelyn]

The first set of three are 3' and the second set of three are 4'

[nubbinator]

Oh you temptress, you ~ How long are these cables btw???

Like Jocelyn said, the white, purple, and red/blue are 3', the multicolor, red/black, and red/silver/black are 4'.  I'll also be adding a green, yellow, and carbon fiber cable at 6'.  I can also make some custom length or colors.

[VesperSAINT]

Oh you temptress, you ~ How long are these cables btw???

Like Jocelyn said, the white, purple, and red/blue are 3', the multicolor, red/black, and red/silver/black are 4'.  I'll also be adding a green, yellow, and carbon fiber cable at 6'.  I can also make some custom length or colors.

oooooo~ I have my tower sitting on the floor so I'll probably need longer cables ~ If you later make a purple one in 6' or so, I'll be sure to grab that one ~

[Jocelyn]

Oh you temptress, you ~ How long are these cables btw???

Like Jocelyn said, the white, purple, and red/blue are 3', the multicolor, red/black, and red/silver/black are 4'.  I'll also be adding a green, yellow, and carbon fiber cable at 6'.  I can also make some custom length or colors.

oooooo~ I have my tower sitting on the floor so I'll probably need longer cables ~ If you later make a purple one in 6' or so, I'll be sure to grab that one ~

Oh the irony

[nubbinator]

oooooo~ I have my tower sitting on the floor so I'll probably need longer cables ~ If you later make a purple one in 6' or so, I'll be sure to grab that one ~

I should be able to get one done in purple for you this week.  I actually have enough of the purple on hand to do a couple cables.

[VesperSAINT]

Oh the irony

Huhuhu ~

oooooo~ I have my tower sitting on the floor so I'll probably need longer cables ~ If you later make a purple one in 6' or so, I'll be sure to grab that one ~

I should be able to get one done in purple for you this week.  I actually have enough of the purple on hand to do a couple cables.

That'd be awesome too BUTTTTTT Don't do it yet (at least for mine) because I'm going to have to do a detachable cable mod for my Filco first!

Man, I want to get my Filco a pretty cable but I don't know if I can do this detachable cable mod... but that's another discussion ) Do you by any chance have the parts to make a cable for a Filco???

[nubbinator]

That'd be awesome too BUTTTTTT Don't do it yet (at least for mine) because I'm going to have to do a detachable cable mod for my Filco first!

Man, I want to get my Filco a pretty cable but I don't know if I can do this detachable cable mod... but that's another discussion ) Do you by any chance have the parts to make a cable for a Filco???

I don't right now.  I only have USB Mini B and USB A housings right now.

[VesperSAINT]

That'd be awesome too BUTTTTTT Don't do it yet (at least for mine) because I'm going to have to do a detachable cable mod for my Filco first!

Man, I want to get my Filco a pretty cable but I don't know if I can do this detachable cable mod... but that's another discussion ) Do you by any chance have the parts to make a cable for a Filco???

I don't right now.  I only have USB Mini B and USB A housings right now.

Ah I see I see ~ Not a problem. If you ever do though, that'd be great, otherwise I'll let you know as soon as I'm done with my mod or just decide to go with it anyway

[nubbinator]

I now have a scale, so I can tell you what the cheapest shipping method will be.  The cables themselves range in the 1-1.2oz range for the 3-4' cables.

[Jocelyn]

Buy these cables!! They are beautiful

[kenmai9]

PMed!

[nubbinator]

PMed!

Responded.  Two cables pending and figuring something out with you.

[manirelli]

These cables are absolutely fantastic.  Make sure you get the heatshrinked connectors.  They look far better than stock.

Thanks Nubbi!

[nubbinator]

These cables are absolutely fantastic.  Make sure you get the heatshrinked connectors.  They look far better than stock.

Thanks Nubbi!

Thanks.  And since they're not in the OP, here are the cables I made for manirelli.

Blue 6' cable:




White 6' cable:

[nubbinator]

Shipped the rainbow today and the purple is pending as is a 6' yellow cable.

[Input Nirvana]

Do you have a cable that is black with a little red for accent, like about 5% red? My Kinesis is black with 4 (I need 4 more red home row keys) It's bold. A black cable with red accents might just be perfect. Or a red with black (60% red 40% black)?

[nubbinator]

Do you have a cable that is black with a little red for accent, like about 5% red? My Kinesis is black with 4 (I need 4 more red home row keys) It's bold. A black cable with red accents might just be perfect. Or a red with black (60% red 40% black)?


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I don't have any, but I have been looking at some sleeving off of Taobao that matches what you want.  I'd have to charge a little more for it due to agent fees and shipping and the lead time will be a couple of weeks, but the quality should be pretty decent to good.

Here's the sleeving I'm referencing:



I could also get some paracord that matches, but I do run the risk of the paracord being too small.  Paracord seems to be rather fickle in sizing. 

If either of those sounds good to you, let me know and I'll get something going.

[Input Nirvana]

Looks almost exactly like what I was envisioning. Now that I know you can get it, I can breathe easy as I know you'll make my dreams come true.

I'll be in touch you cable-maniac.

[nubbinator]

Looks almost exactly like what I was envisioning. Now that I know you can get it, I can breathe easy as I know you'll make my dreams come true.

I'll be in touch you cable-maniac.

Looking forward to it.  In the meantime, it looks like I should start trying to find another Taobao agent and should search the depths of Taobao for anything else I might need.

[nubbinator]

Added some DIY USB cable kits that BadWrench and I had been talking about.

[kenmai9]

hey I got my cable! Its so nice. The quality is awesome! Don't let worries of quality get in the way of buying them.

Here it is attached to my board:

[nubbinator]

hey I got my cable! Its so nice. The quality is awesome! Don't let worries of quality get in the way of buying them.

Here it is attached to my board:
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Glad it made it to you quickly and even happier that you love the quality of it.  I do try to make them look nice and be durable.  I refuse to sell anything I myself wouldn't use or be happy with.

[thrashwolf]

hrmm, are you willing to do a trade of services? i'm an illustrator / designer. would be able to do whatever, portrait, birthday gift for a friend. etc etc.
i'd just be looking for one or two cables

L

[nubbinator]

hrmm, are you willing to do a trade of services? i'm an illustrator / designer. would be able to do whatever, portrait, birthday gift for a friend. etc etc.
i'd just be looking for one or two cables

L

I don't really have any need for any illustration services.

[thrashwolf]

guess ill just have to throw some cash your way to get it done then!

will enquire once i can get said cash together

thanks anyways
L

[nubbinator]

guess ill just have to throw some cash your way to get it done then!

will enquire once i can get said cash together

thanks anyways
L

Sorry, I really wish there was something I needed right now, but there isn't.  I might hit you up down the road if I want some artwork for laser engraving or custom printed key caps, but right now the only thing artistic I really need is someone who can carve wax well so I can get some more interesting molds made up for my attempts at home made key caps.

[thrashwolf]

would definately be excited to work with you on future stuff. custom keycaps excite me. haha!

[tgujay]

What exactly is a red with clear springs?  Or do they just have the springs as you swapped for your ergo clears?

[nubbinator]

What exactly is a red with clear springs?  Or do they just have the springs as you swapped for your ergo clears?

Red switch with a Clear spring in the housing.  My Ergo Clears have 62g and 65g springs in them and the ones for my GH60 have 67g springs.

I think I'm going to hold onto the Reds for now though.  I forgot they're still listed in my OP.

[nubbinator]

Added several new cables in green, carbon fiber grey, and white over teal.

[nubbinator]

Added Light Purple, Blue, and Magenta MDPC-X.

[nubbinator]

New coiled cable prototype:

[CPTBadAss]

The cables were already nice, but those pictures are really sexy nubbinator. Nice work man!

[nubbinator]

The cables were already nice, but those pictures are really sexy nubbinator. Nice work man!

Thanks.  I try to get some nice, accurate shots to show them off.  It's nice to see that the D70 I bought ages ago is finally going to good use outside of play.

[Badwrench]

The cables are looking great Nubs.  Really liked that white over teal. 

Buy these cables in memory of Smallfry. 

[nubbinator]

New cables:

[nubbinator]

New cable, white over hot pink paracord:

[nubbinator]

Happy 'Murica Day!

In honor of 'Murica Day, I have new red, white, and blue cables...well, white and blue and a red cable organizer.

[nubbinator]

Bloodwood Key Cap Pullers:

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#2



It's hard to accurately capture photos of them.  The first one is my favorite and it's hard to part with.

[SpAmRaY]

Nice work there nubs!!

These look really good.

[nubbinator]

Thanks.  That first key cap puller is even sexier in person.

[CAZTILLO]

How much for the green usb cable? Will It work with my ducky keyboard?




I made an account just to buy here lol

[nubbinator]

How much for the green usb cable? Will It work with my ducky keyboard?

The price in the OP is the shipped price. As long as your Ducky is mini B USB, yes, it will work.

[neoezekiel]

Can you do standard USB A-B cables too?
If so I would be interested in ordering a few different lengths and colors.

[nubbinator]

Can you do standard USB A-B cables too?
If so I would be interested in ordering a few different lengths and colors.

You mean USB A to USB B?  I don't have the housings or connectors for USB B on hand.  I can do them, but they will cost more since I'll have to special order connectors and housings.

[nubbinator]

New cable and I'll have an orange and red one up shortly:

[nubbinator]

And orange and red are made up:

[codyeatworld]

And orange and red are made up:

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And that orange one is now mine!

[nubbinator]

And that orange one is now mine!

Yes it is.  And it's in the mail, hopefully in your hands by Monday.

[nubbinator]

Purple camo paracord cable:

[thrashwolf]

Hey nubbinator loving the pics and new cables, just wondering if you've used glow in the dark paracord before?
let me know and keep up the radical work

L

[nubbinator]

Hey nubbinator loving the pics and new cables, just wondering if you've used glow in the dark paracord before?
let me know and keep up the radical work

L

I have not.  Didn't even know it existed to be honest.  I had only seen high visibility reflective paracord.  I rarely use paracord since I don't like how it holds up over time.  I prefer to use more durable sleeving materials.

I am doing some experimenting in more custom colors though.  I'm working out ways to have some more custom colors that you can't find elsewhere.  So far it looks like I might be able to do a few pastel colors, but we'll see what I figure out.

[thrashwolf]

excellent, look forward to seeing what you use, im putting together a 100% toxic green kb, so im trying to get components that fit ( all around a filco )

will keep an eye on this thread !

[tgujay]

Purple camo paracord cable:

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Ffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu stahp, I can't afford more cables haha.

[___q]

Can you make replacement "non-removable" Filco cables (i.e. terminated with that little four-pin board connector instead of USB miniB)?

I have a filco in a black vortex case that I'd like to replace the white cable on.

[nubbinator]

Added an unterminated, double sleeved PS/2 cable with tinned ends:

Ffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu stahp, I can't afford more cables haha.

For you, I make special deal or trade  .  I'm not a huge fan of paracord, so I generally don't make anything with it unless I think I can do something fun with it.

Can you make replacement "non-removable" Filco cables (i.e. terminated with that little four-pin board connector instead of USB miniB)?

I have a filco in a black vortex case that I'd like to replace the white cable on.

I know the part numbers for the Molex housings, but I don't have the necessary tools to do the crimps.  I could do them with pliers, but I'd rather do them properly.  In the future I might do them, but for now, I'd talk to TJCaustin (mimic-cables) about making you one.  Now if you weren't afraid of direct contact and soldering them yourself, I could do a cable for you that bypasses the terminal on the Filco.

[BunnyLake]

Added an unterminated, double sleeved PS/2 cable with tinned ends:

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Ffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu stahp, I can't afford more cables haha.

For you, I make special deal or trade  ;).  I'm not a huge fan of paracord, so I generally don't make anything with it unless I think I can do something fun with it.

Can you make replacement "non-removable" Filco cables (i.e. terminated with that little four-pin board connector instead of USB miniB)?

I have a filco in a black vortex case that I'd like to replace the white cable on.

I know the part numbers for the Molex housings, but I don't have the necessary tools to do the crimps.  I could do them with pliers, but I'd rather do them properly.  In the future I might do them, but for now, I'd talk to TJCaustin (mimic-cables) about making you one.  Now if you weren't afraid of direct contact and soldering them yourself, I could do a cable for you that bypasses the terminal on the Filco.

i love that color man, that is gorgeous

[tgujay]

Added an unterminated, double sleeved PS/2 cable with tinned ends:

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Ffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu stahp, I can't afford more cables haha.

For you, I make special deal or trade  ;).  I'm not a huge fan of paracord, so I generally don't make anything with it unless I think I can do something fun with it.

Can you make replacement "non-removable" Filco cables (i.e. terminated with that little four-pin board connector instead of USB miniB)?

I have a filco in a black vortex case that I'd like to replace the white cable on.

I know the part numbers for the Molex housings, but I don't have the necessary tools to do the crimps.  I could do them with pliers, but I'd rather do them properly.  In the future I might do them, but for now, I'd talk to TJCaustin (mimic-cables) about making you one.  Now if you weren't afraid of direct contact and soldering them yourself, I could do a cable for you that bypasses the terminal on the Filco.

Does this deal involve nudie pics?

[nubbinator]

Sorry, no nudie pics tgijay.  I only do subtle ones of me naked in reflective surfaces.

[SpAmRaY]

Sorry, no nudie pics tgijay.  I only do subtle ones of me naked in reflective surfaces.

let me go try out this new forum search.......

[nubbinator]

Next order gets  a paracord survival bracelet in addition to my usual goodies included.  Why?  I ordered some sexy paracord, only it's too skinny for my cables.  Tis the plight of paracord.

[tjcaustin]

Next order gets  a paracord survival bracelet in addition to my usual goodies included.  Why?  I ordered some sexy paracord, only it's too skinny for my cables.  Tis the plight of paracord.

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That's my biggest gripe with paracord.  They last fine, but there are colors (usually 3+ color mixed) that have a narrower inner diameter and range from more difficult to impossible to sleeve.

I like those survival bracelets and have kicked around getting one of the jigs to make them (not that it's a needed item, but so I can mass produce easier).

Also, nubbs, you have a PM inc.

[nubbinator]

Yeah, it's a massive pain with paracord.  I've even had 7 strand single color that was too skinny.  I made a little paracord tool out of brass to help with some of the more difficult sleeving, but it doesn't always help.

I'm honestly not sure how much the jig would help.  I made the one you see there incredibly quickly without a jig.  It's just making sure you don't mess up and double up and making sure you get it tight enough.  I'm sure someone who's good at it could spit out a complete on without a jig in well under 5 minutes.  The hardest part is getting it started and finishing it.  Definitely a lot quicker than sleeving and soldering cables.  It's a pretty easy way to make up any losses you might face from incorrectly sized paracord.

[SpAmRaY]

Nubs I know you posted some new wood handle but I don't know where the thread is.....are you going to be selling those soon?

[nubbinator]

Also, looking for a Hardcore White, Octopink, or P1 Purple MX Skull CC.  Will buy at cost or work out a reasonable trade for one.  I don't believe in the massive mark up and flipping that some people do for CCs, but I will pay a small premium to cover shipping to you and to me and am more than willing to work out trades for things like cap pullers, wrist wrests, and sleeved cables.

And a teaser for a GH60 sized (11.5") Curly Maple wrist wrest I'll have up for sale/trade soon:

Nubs I know you posted some new wood handle but I don't know where the thread is.....are you going to be selling those soon?

The Black Palm and black and red dyed maple ones?






If you'd like one of them, I can order more wire and make it up.  I just haven't really wanted to spend money on the materials for pullers since the wire and epoxy are not cheap and I haven't had may people hit me up about them.

Just  full disclosure, the Black Palm has some chip out on it.  I can probably fix it up a little with some dark wood putty, but it's something that's very very hard to avoid with the wood, especially with the tools I have.  It's finished pretty smooth, but it's not 100% perfect.

[nubbinator]

Looking for Hardcore White, Octopink, and other interesting color CC MX skulls still.

Did an Argentine Lignum Vitae (Verawood) handle turn today that's ready to turn into a cap puller.  Looking for $25 + shipping for it.

[zoolzoo]

Ill just leave this romantic looking pic here...



Nubs pullers are more than just aesthetically pleasing. The little extra weight and length makes pulling caps much easier in contrast with cheap plastic ones. Not that it was ever "hard" to do, but I can do it much quicker and more pleasantly with his puller. Plus, the wires are perfectly spaced.

[meiosis]

Ill just leave this romantic looking pic here...

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Nubs pullers are more than just aesthetically pleasing. The little extra weight and length makes pulling caps much easier in contrast with cheap plastic ones. Not that it was ever "hard" to do, but I can do it much quicker and more pleasantly with his puller. Plus, the wires are perfectly spaced.

Man, I was looking for the sexual pun in there.. It looks like a you know ._.,

On subject:

Do you ever discount the USB A to B cords?

[nubbinator]

Man, I was looking for the sexual pun in there.. It looks like a you know ._.,

On subject:

Do you ever discount the USB A to B cords?

Almost never since the sleeving I use is rather expensive (~$6 per 6' cable) and margins aren't very big.  I may, on rare occassion, do one in paracord or that's an experiment that sells for less (like my PS2 cable up for sale), but outside of that, no.  If I sold for much less, I'd basically be giving my labor away for free.

[BunnyLake]

a mini review about nubbs and his products

so this morning

i received a beautiful puller from nubbs



i have gushing initial impressions about the quality, workmanship, packaging and service

i cant speak if he does this for domestic orders, but as i am international, the puller was sent in a box, not a bubble mailer, adding to the expense it cost him to ship my puller, but ensuring it got to me safely, the puller its self was also packaged very securely with lots of bubble wrap and included a small gift.

upon fighting my way through the bubble wrap, i was stunned and very happy with the quality of his craftsmanship, it really is a beautiful item he has clearly taken his time with and put a lot of care into, and it really shows in the end result, it is a beautiful and very functional item and something i will always hang on to, the finish is outstanding and i have no doubt it will hold up and serve me well for a long time to come.

and on to nubbs himself, every dealing i have had with this man has always been a pleasure, he is friendly and professional at all time, and will always do his best to accommodate any requests you may have.

in summary, please deal with this man, he puts a lot of work, time and consideration into everything he offers and it is well worth the very reasonable advertised pricing, i would not only recommend the products, but also the man behind them

[nubbinator]

Thanks for those kind words Bunny.  I try my best to make and sell something I'd be proud to use and ship it in a way that ensures its safety.  Every puller I've sent to date has been bubble wrapped and shipped in a box.  I'd rather spend a little more on packaging and shipping to ensure that a product arrives safely than to cheap out and have a product that may or may not arrive how I shipped it.

I'm glad you like the puller.  I do put time and care into making something I'd be happy to use.  I've scrapped more than a few handles that I just was not happy with the result on.  It's also good to hear that it got to you safely and relatively quickly without any customs bothers.

[nubbinator]

And the paracord survival bracelet is gone to the person who bought the white over pink cable.  Hope you enjoy it and the other little goody.

[codyeatworld]

That black palm!! I have some plugs in that wood and I have been trying to figure out the name of it.

Gonna send you a PM soon.

[nubbinator]

That black palm!! I have some plugs in that wood and I have been trying to figure out the name of it.

Gonna send you a PM soon.

Black Palm is a &%*#$ to turn.  It's a weird mixture of ridiculously hard and ridiculously soft and using a wood stabilizer doesn't help from what I've read.  No matter how hard you work at getting it smooth, you always have some chip out unless you use a filler or wood putty...which can change the look.  So the one I made does have some small imperfections in it, though they're not really noticeable unless you look closely.

[mkawa]

this is nubbinator bumping

[Tym]

this is nubbinator bumping

No that's Mkawa, silly Mkawa.

[nubbinator]

Dropped the price on the paracord cable.  I want it gone.

[Tarzan]

YGPM

[nubbinator]

Buy the paracord cable and you get some random grab bag caps in addition to the little Iwako I include with every cable purchase.

[domoaligato]

my nubs cable is in the mail!

[Tarzan]

I could really use a custom cable for a pair of headphones.  A very short (4-6 inches) cable, one end 1/8" male, the other 1/4" female phone jack. 

Basically, this with a cable between the two ends:


I have this exact adapter, came with my headphones.  The problem is, the combination of the 1/4" male plug on the headphones and the adapter exerts a lot of leverage on a tiny little 1/8" stereo plug.  So much so, that my son stepped on the headphone cable and ripped the headphone port right off my laptop motherboard...   

Anyways.  The name of the game is strain relief.  Maybe even a right-angle 1/8" stereo plug, for additional peace of mind?  Probably sell a few of these to the headphone thread guys as well.   

[Sent]

Got my cable already.   )  Gotta love that one day shipping from one county to another.  Lol.  Thanks, Nubs.

[nubbinator]

Got to love how quickly stuff ships within state.

I've looked into it Greystroke, but it's a little pricier of an investment if you want to have good audio quality cables.

[tjcaustin]

Got to love how quickly stuff ships within state.

I've looked into it Greystroke, but it's a little pricier of an investment if you want to have good audio quality cables.

^

[nubbinator]

Got to love how quickly stuff ships within state.

I've looked into it Greystroke, but it's a little pricier of an investment if you want to have good audio quality cables.

^

I'm guessing you're referencing the cost?   I haven't sat down and calculated the cost, but with my income, I know it's not worth it for me.  You have to buy high quality wire, buy audio grade silver solder, high quality connectors, and so on.  It's not cheap.

[tjcaustin]

Got to love how quickly stuff ships within state.

I've looked into it Greystroke, but it's a little pricier of an investment if you want to have good audio quality cables.

^

I'm guessing you're referencing the cost?   I haven't sat down and calculated the cost, but with my income, I know it's not worth it for me.  You have to buy high quality wire, buy audio grade silver solder, high quality connectors, and so on.  It's not cheap.

I am and have, see how I have 4 different audio cable options, heh.  Yeah, it's not the cheapest thing to do.

[nubbinator]

I am and have, see how I have 4 different audio cable options, heh.  Yeah, it's not the cheapest thing to do.

And I'd be willing to bet that there's not a huge markup on those cables.

[tjcaustin]

I am and have, see how I have 4 different audio cable options, heh.  Yeah, it's not the cheapest thing to do.

And I'd be willing to bet that there's not a huge markup on those cables.

Not really, no.  The higher end ones are the worst.

[Tarzan]

I am and have, see how I have 4 different audio cable options, heh.  Yeah, it's not the cheapest thing to do.

And I'd be willing to bet that there's not a huge markup on those cables.

Not really, no.  The higher end ones are the worst.

I appreciate all the feedback!

[domoaligato]

I am this excited to get my cable!

[CPTBadAss]

I'm so jealous of you domoaligato....I've NEVER been that happy

[tohuvabouhou]

Damn those wires are seriously sexy, definitely going to think about picking one of these up if I wind up getting this keycool 84 I'm looking at!

[nubbinator]

I am this excited to get my cable!

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Technoviking excited? That's a whole new level of excitement.  It looks like it should get to you today since it says it's out for delivery.

Damn those wires are seriously sexy, definitely going to think about picking one of these up if I wind up getting this keycool 84 I'm looking at!

Thanks.  I look forward to it.

[jonathanyu]

  get my cable today, it is really nice. and get a cute eraser thank you!

[domoaligato]

got it! it matches my pc and mouse/mouse pad. now all i need is nathans set!

I have a SS Sensai FNATIC mouse and a SS FNATIC QCK+ Mousepad with a NZXT Phantom case w/orange trim and custom orange window.

[domoaligato]

tapatalk:)

[nubbinator]

Glad to hear that both of those got to you so quickly.  That cable will look sexy with the Smallfry memorial set domo.

[jonathanyu]

do you have cable that is yellow?

[tbc]

what are the chances of me getting a 2' flat black, no heatshrink, low profile connector, coiled cable that will ship to canada?

I LOVE your other designs, but I'm looking to get blank keycaps and a simple cable fits the scheme much better.

[nubbinator]

do you have cable that is yellow?

I've done some yellow cables in the past, but I'm not the biggest fan of yellow sleeving since it tends to have some bleed through issues since it's not generally fully opaque.  There is some sleeving I could use that should be a little better than the last yellow cable I did.  Alternatively, I could do one with paracord, though I try to avoid it whenever possible.

what are the chances of me getting a 2' flat black, no heatshrink, low profile connector, coiled cable that will ship to canada?

I LOVE your other designs, but I'm looking to get blank keycaps and a simple cable fits the scheme much better.

You'll have to explain further what you mean by low profile.  PM me more and we can talk about it.  And for coiled, how long of a coil you want does affect things, but, again, that's something that can be worked out via PM.

[LONGZILLA]

I also have some blue, white, and a couple other colors for 2.5' cables.

Hey Nub, I'm pretty interested about these 2.5' cables, any more details on the additional colors/pricing? Cheers

[nubbinator]

I also have some blue, white, and a couple other colors for 2.5' cables.

Hey Nub, I'm pretty interested about these 2.5' cables, any more details on the additional colors/pricing? Cheers

Currently it looks like I have 2-2.5' sleeving in white, carbon fiber grey, purple green, black, and some paracord colors.  I should have some coming in for yellow and a blueish color too.  I'd have to calculate pricing again since I haven't sold a ton of them, but they're $15 or under I believe.

[CAZTILLO]

Hey nub, I was wondering if you're still selling a green USB cable for a ducky keyboard.

If you're would it be possible to be this color?

[nubbinator]

I already sold the one I have on hand, but I can make another once more USB A ends come in.  Were you wanting paracord like in the picture you have there or the nicer sleeving I generally use?

[nubbinator]

Some grey, yellow, and aquamarine MDPC inbound for new cables.  Also waiting on supplies for Filco cables and Micro USB ends.

[jonathanyu]

Oh yes! filco cable, i need them

[nubbinator]

And the Bitspower Red cable will be making its way to Sweden.

[Sent]

Aquamarine!

[nubbinator]

Aquamarine!

Yup, it looks sexy.  I got some because I'm thinking about trying to sleeve my headphone cable with it.

[Sent]

Definitely want a cable in that color, good sir.

[Badwrench]

Aquamarine!

Aquamarine!

Yup, it looks sexy.  I got some because I'm thinking about trying to sleeve my headphone cable with it.

Definitely want a cable in that color, good sir.

Def. my favorite color of MDPC. 

[nubbinator]

Finished a few more key cap pullers and they're now up for sale:


Verawood/Argentine Lignum Vitae


Black Palm


Mystery wood - bought by the pound


As always, they're priced between $20 and $35 depending on the cost of the wood. 

[SpAmRaY]

Mystery wood...... I'm not sure why but I chuckled.

[nubbinator]

Mystery wood...... I'm not sure why but I chuckled.

I dunno, but everyone loves a good mystery.  Maybe I'll call it Scooby Wood.

[nubbinator]

The new colors of MDPC I have.  And the USB A connectors and Filco are finally here too, just waiting on the Micro B so I can make a removable Filco cable. 

I'm also thinking about doing a cable or puller giveaway in the near future.  Drop some contest ideas in this thread.

[CPTBadAss]

You're Team Twerk benchwarmer aren't you? ANOTHER DANCE CONTEST

[nubbinator]

You're Team Twerk benchwarmer aren't you? ANOTHER DANCE CONTEST

Darn min.us hotlink limits and imgur not uploading the pic.

Twerk it out with friends.

[esoomenona]

You're Team Twerk benchwarmer aren't you? ANOTHER DANCE CONTEST

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Twerk it out with friends.

You think animal abuse is funny? Not cool, man.

[nubbinator]

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Twerk it out with friends.

You think animal abuse is funny? Not cool, man.

[nubbinator]

Still looking for contest ideas.

[SpAmRaY]

Still looking for contest ideas.

Maybe see who can come up with the best alternative use of a USB cable.

[demik]

Still looking for contest ideas.

Maybe see who can come up with the best alternative use of a USB cable.

just no in the butthole pictures

[fydo]

Still looking for contest ideas.

Haiku?

[tjcaustin]

What about the peehole?

[SpAmRaY]

Still looking for contest ideas.

Maybe see who can come up with the best alternative use of a USB cable.

just no in the butthole pictures

[nubbinator]

So far the ideas are:

- Haiku.

- Best non-traditional use of a cable or cap puller.

- In a non-traditional hole that's not the pooper and probably not any other bodily orifice.

[danielucf]

Best use of a keycap or keyboard for non typing related activity G-PG13 rating

[tohuvabouhou]

Sickest house of keys, it's like a house of cards but with keys instead.

[noisyturtle]

So far the ideas are:

- Haiku.

- Best non-traditional use of a cable or cap puller.

- In a non-traditional hole that's not the pooper and probably not any other bodily orifice.

draw something keyboard related in MS paint with a mouse? keycaps in the wild(outside) photo contest?

[nubbinator]

I'd like to keep it a little more related to key cap pullers or keyboards.  I like some of the ideas posted so far.

[fydo]

How about the best "pixel art" or mosaic made entirely of keycaps?

[nubbinator]

Best use of a keycap or keyboard for non typing related activity G-PG13 rating

So far I'm liking this one the best.  I'm planning on starting the giveaway this upcoming Saturday.  No huge things tho give away, but a couple of nice small prizes.

[SpAmRaY]

Just wanted to say nubs makes good stuff! Got an awesome wooden key puller and custom wood key from him!!

[nubbinator]

Just wanted to say nubs makes good stuff! Got an awesome key puller and custom 'wood' key from him!!

Thanks, but why that mark around 'wood' key?  It was 100% wood aside from the stem I epoxied in place.  I'm still waiting to see some pics of that puller and cap in action.

[SpAmRaY]

Just wanted to say nubs makes good stuff! Got an awesome key puller and custom 'wood' key from him!!

Thanks, but why that mark around 'wood' key?  It was 100% wood aside from the stem I epoxied in place.  I'm still waiting to see some pics of that puller and cap in action.

Oh sorry it's a 'bad' habit!;) It's like people who 'talk' with their 'hands' it sort of 'just' happens!

Will get some pics 'soon', gotta get my 'phantom' 'first'!

[nubbinator]

Well, I anxiously look forward to seeing how it looks with your Phantom.   I just wish I had taken some proper pics of the maple puller before I sent it off.

And I have dropped the prices on the key cap pullers.  They're not cheap to make and they take a bit of time to do, so I'm not making much on them.

[SpAmRaY]

Well, I anxiously look forward to seeing how it looks with your Phantom.   I just wish I had taken some proper pics of the maple puller before I sent it off.

And I have dropped the prices on the key cap pullers.  They're not cheap to make and they take a bit of time to do, so I'm not making much on them.

I 'might' can get a few shots with a 'real' camera.

Are you considered a vendor now?

[nubbinator]

I don't think so, mainly because it's not really something I'm doing all the time, just intermittently.  That and I think you have to be in the positive to be a vendor.  I'm pretty much breaking even after buying stuff to make the pullers and cables and for other experiments.

[esoomenona]

I'm fairly certain that that would be considered taking your profit and investing into different fields.

[nubbinator]

I'm fairly certain that that would be considered taking your profit and investing into different fields.

I haven't turned a profit on the pullers, I'm in the red on them.  Most of the money from the cables has gone back into more sleeving, cables, and different kinds of connectors.  I've only made ~$100 profit on the cables that hasn't gone back into cables and most of that has gone into other projects.  So I'm really only breaking even.

In any case, what does it matter? 

[bazemk1979]

nubbinator is this black and gray color? looks nice dude + its 6 feet right? I think this color would match my TrikX black board + the Dolch caps, you still making this cable?. I like the thickness of the sleeving, it screams quality, pm me back with answer thanks

[CalmB4tehPwn]

I mean, I do the same thing with chainmaille. Any money I make on a necklace goes into buying more silver for more necklaces, but that's still a net gain. I took 40 bucks, bought silver, made a necklace, sold it for 200. Now that 200 is 200 worth of silver rings, but that's still a profit of a pound of silver. Whether or not it stays in the same form of currency doesn't have an effect on it being net gain.

Your selling cables has allowed you to buy more cable materials, so your net gain is cable materials.

And no, I don't think it does matter. The line between hobbyist and vendor is a blurry one, but that line isn't "profit" so it's a moot point. I think the line comes down to output. If you're making a couple keycap pullers and cables a week, there's no way you're a vendor. You're doing it as a hobby, and making a couple bucks.

If you're putting out 20 cables a week, well, we might have to define our terms a bit more.

[nubbinator]

As promised, a giveaway contest has gone up.

[nubbinator]

And just sold one of the bloodwood cap pullers.

[SpAmRaY]

Never posted my potato pic of the awesome key puller I purchased....here it is!

[snoopy]

Never posted my potato pic of the awesome key puller I purchased....here it is!

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It kind of looks like... I hope you only use it as keycap-puller.

[nubbinator]

Never posted my potato pic of the awesome key puller I purchased....here it is!

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It kind of looks like... I hope you only use it as keycap-puller.

Am I doing this right?



At least now I know of some new markets...

[SpAmRaY]

Never posted my potato pic of the awesome key puller I purchased....here it is!

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It kind of looks like... I hope you only use it as keycap-puller.

I'll admit it has a little more girth than I was expecting.

[bazemk1979]

last 2 post above mine are priceless, keep it coming gaylords