Author Topic: [GB] Stainless steel universal TKL plates (ANSI 125) (Read 53871 times)

strict · « **Reply #150 on:** Mon, 07 April 2014, 14:36:01 »

Plates will be shipping out tomorrow morning. They would have shipped today but I wanted to make sure everyone was given ample time to contact me if they wanted to cancel/change their order. If I haven't heard from you by that point I'm going to assume you're okay with the v1 plate and go ahead and ship your order.

Flyersfan1 · « **Reply #151 on:** Mon, 07 April 2014, 15:22:09 »

Quote from: strict on Mon, 07 April 2014, 14:36:01

Plates will be shipping out tomorrow morning. They would have shipped today but I wanted to make sure everyone was given ample time to contact me if they wanted to cancel/change their order. If I haven't heard from you by that point I'm going to assume you're okay with the v1 plate and go ahead and ship your order.

Thanks for all your hard work Strict, I'm very happy this GB turned out successful.

strict · « **Reply #152 on:** Tue, 08 April 2014, 10:56:46 »

All orders have been shipped

geniekid · « **Reply #153 on:** Tue, 08 April 2014, 11:35:47 »

Glod · « **Reply #154 on:** Tue, 08 April 2014, 18:59:54 »

cool. any tracking information?

CommonCurt · « **Reply #155 on:** Tue, 08 April 2014, 19:05:16 »

Quote from: strict on Tue, 08 April 2014, 10:56:46

All orders have been shipped

Thanks Strict

strict · « **Reply #156 on:** Tue, 08 April 2014, 20:09:52 »

Quote from: Glod on Tue, 08 April 2014, 18:59:54

cool. any tracking information?

Sorry, no tracking info. I suspect the CONUS plates will arrive before the end of the week. Not sure when the international ones will show up, this is my first experience shipping outside of the country.

Glod · « **Reply #157 on:** Tue, 08 April 2014, 20:23:35 »

ok, thanks for the reply, i look forward to it.

cultofjosh · « **Reply #158 on:** Thu, 10 April 2014, 12:26:28 »

Just got my plates. Thanks, Strict!

JaccoW · « **Reply #159 on:** Thu, 10 April 2014, 12:59:08 »

Quote from: cultofjosh on Thu, 10 April 2014, 12:26:28

Just got my plates. Thanks, Strict!

PICS!!!

jdcarpe · « **Reply #160 on:** Thu, 10 April 2014, 13:37:22 »

Got my plates today, too. I have to say, these have probably the cleanest laser work, with the tightest tolerances, I've ever seen in a laser cut plate. I've participated in multiple buys, and sent work to online shops, and these are the best I've seen. There is some minor surface scratching all over the front, which detracts from the finish a bit, but the cutting is out-freakin'-standing. Kudos to the shop you found, strict.

cultofjosh · « **Reply #161 on:** Thu, 10 April 2014, 13:39:47 »

I tried with my phone but too much glare and direct sunlight to get a decent pic. I'm attaching 1 so there's something. I'll have to bring my camera into work for the future.

They look really good. The "slight scratches and scuffs" mentioned in the OP are pretty minimal on the top side and don't take away from the plates at all IMHO.

Edit: cropped and rotated my terrible photo

geniekid · « **Reply #162 on:** Thu, 10 April 2014, 13:43:24 »

That looks really good strict.

strict · « **Reply #163 on:** Thu, 10 April 2014, 14:00:58 »

Im glad you guys are happy with them. I've been anxious for feedback ever since they were shipped.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #164 on:** Thu, 10 April 2014, 14:07:07 »

Yeah, the scratches on the finish don't bother me at all. I like to use 80-grit sandpaper on mine, anyway, to give them a non-brushed, sanded finish. After that I sometimes decide to paint them, usually satin black.

They aren't bent or warped in any way. The edges are nice and clean. And even the chamfers on the corners are cleanly cut, not ground.

Techno Trousers · « **Reply #165 on:** Thu, 10 April 2014, 14:25:08 »

Wow, I can't wait to see mine. I ordered a set of #LEGITBALLIN gold springs, so now I just need to buy the clear switches and get to moddin'!

skcheng · « **Reply #166 on:** Thu, 10 April 2014, 14:43:13 »

I received my two plates today. They're really nice. I'm going to mirror polish the finish on one of mine just for the heck of it.

Flyersfan1 · « **Reply #167 on:** Thu, 10 April 2014, 15:12:00 »

Mine looks great Strict, thank you very much. Can't wait to solder this on my filco.

pexon · « **Reply #168 on:** Thu, 10 April 2014, 15:20:06 »

Can't wait to get ours in the EU/UK. Going be painting mine with Plasticoat, don't like it, just peel it off!

whiskytango · « **Reply #169 on:** Thu, 10 April 2014, 21:41:27 »

Got my two plates today. I am very impressed as well. I mostly agree with what everyone who has received theirs has said above. Mine do have some slight bends in them, but that is not a bid deal. I don't think that can be helped with normal package handling, and it won't take much to bend them straight.

Awesome job strict! To be honest, these cost more than I would have liked for them to, but I see now that your shop does good work.

Glod · « **Reply #170 on:** Fri, 11 April 2014, 00:49:53 »

got my plate

mine was a little bit curved when i got it and it was actually tearing through the packaging and you could tell what it was without lifting the package, but the plate wasnt damaged, easy to bend straight and the manufacturing scratches don't bother me much

the quality is impressive

fits the QFR PCB and QFR Case just fine (there wasnt any doubts to begin with)

Techno Trousers · « **Reply #171 on:** Fri, 11 April 2014, 02:01:48 »

I got my two plates today and they are awesome.

Thanks for running this strict! For everyone else's sake, I hope you consider running a round 2 after you've recovered from this one. If not, I may just keep these pristine as an investment. Just kidding.

CommonCurt · « **Reply #172 on:** Fri, 11 April 2014, 02:08:58 »

Haven't got mine yet. Hopefully it will get here tomorrow.

CommonCurt · « **Reply #173 on:** Fri, 11 April 2014, 22:43:36 »

Got mine today. Looks really good. Had a slight warp to it from being shipped in the envelope, but I got it straightened out.

Thanks again Strict.

n7 · « **Reply #174 on:** Sat, 12 April 2014, 04:49:45 »

Got mine in the mail yesterday! looks pretty sweet, and I took apart my FC200R to see if it will line up properly. It looks like I may have to dremel a couple of the mounting holes to get it to sit right in the 200R's case, but otherwise it looks like things will match up nicely

do_Og@n · « **Reply #175 on:** Sun, 13 April 2014, 13:16:27 »

Plate received! Now to straighten it, paint it, and install it in Scarlett.

GeorgeK · « **Reply #176 on:** Sun, 13 April 2014, 13:17:33 »

I hope mine gets here this week

I have the week off and I would love to sort my Filco one day

Reckthor · « **Reply #177 on:** Sun, 13 April 2014, 20:17:00 »

Got mine the other day. Thanks!

DelKey · « **Reply #178 on:** Sun, 13 April 2014, 20:29:34 »

My plates came Thursday or Friday- I just picked up the mail today after being away. They look even better than I expected! Good work and thanks so much for sharing this project with us.

dorkvader · « **Reply #179 on:** Sun, 13 April 2014, 21:53:00 »

Quote from: DelKey on Sun, 13 April 2014, 20:29:34

My plates came Thursday or Friday- I just picked up the mail today after being away. They look even better than I expected! Good work and thanks so much for sharing this project with us.

Yep, It was just in an envelope and that's all it needed! SS for the win.

I'm 100% satisfied with this plate and just need to figure out what I'm going to use it with. maybe a direct wire KB with standoffs or something. maybe a qfr. maybe phantom. The sky's the limit!

CommonCurt · « **Reply #180 on:** Sun, 13 April 2014, 22:38:47 »

These turned out nice.

Really hope Strict decides to do a round of the V2 design

badboybry9000 · « **Reply #181 on:** Mon, 14 April 2014, 11:38:33 »

Received mine on Friday! It's beautiful. Thanks Strict. I hope you're able to do something with the extra plates you have.

Also, saw your phantom build on reddit. Nice build!

nickr · « **Reply #182 on:** Mon, 14 April 2014, 22:44:55 »

I also got mine today. Scuffed but straight with clean cuts. She'll be a beauty once I finish the jdcarpe method of polishing stainless steel.

If anyone's interested, I posted some pics of her: https://plus.google.com/photos/114094639856581800366/albums/6002356721071973169

The thing that strikes me as odd the most, Strict, is that you're nearly a stone's throw away and the post office just now got the plate to me. At least they didn't lose it. Thanks for running the group buy and running it efficiently.

strict · « **Reply #183 on:** Mon, 14 April 2014, 22:59:30 »

Quote from: nickr on Mon, 14 April 2014, 22:44:55

I also got mine today. Scuffed but straight with clean cuts. She'll be a beauty once I finish the jdcarpe method of polishing stainless steel.

If anyone's interested, I posted some pics of her: https://plus.google.com/photos/114094639856581800366/albums/6002356721071973169

The thing that strikes me as odd the most, Strict, is that you're nearly a stone's throw away and the post office just now got the plate to me. At least they didn't lose it. Thanks for running the group buy and running it efficiently.

The back of the plates definitely look worse than the front. You can tell which side is the back by the light brown outlining from the laser, the front wont have that and should be a lot less marked up. Since you will never see the backside once its installed I would only worry about sanding/finishing the front. Shipping USPS cant be hit or miss sometimes. Im glad everything got there regardless!

I'm very glad everyone is happy with their plates so far! Keep those pictures coming, I love seeing the plates in their new homes

GeorgeK · « **Reply #184 on:** Tue, 15 April 2014, 05:31:57 »

Mine arrived today in the UK

Thanks again strict - they look amazing!

cirrus82 · « **Reply #185 on:** Tue, 15 April 2014, 13:00:33 »

If anyone decides they don't want theirs and wants to sell it, please PM me

GeorgeK · « **Reply #186 on:** Tue, 15 April 2014, 13:38:09 »

strict did have spares - he may still have some

strict · « **Reply #187 on:** Tue, 15 April 2014, 15:04:41 »

Quote from: GeorgeK on Tue, 15 April 2014, 05:31:57

Mine arrived today in the UK

Thanks again strict - they look amazing!

Glad to hear it! I was more nervous about the international orders than the others since this was my first adventure shipping overseas.

Quote from: cirrus82 on Tue, 15 April 2014, 13:00:33

If anyone decides they don't want theirs and wants to sell it, please PM me

The fabricators cut me a few extra plates (3) and I've already sold all of them except one because it has a minor a cosmetic defect. Its a minor defect and does not affect functionality at all but I didn't want to send it out to someone unsuspecting. There is a grove on the front of the plate deep enough to catch your fingernail on between the F1 and F2 keys. Other than that its a totally normal, usable plate. I'll be more than happy to sell it to you if you're still interested in it.

cirrus82 · « **Reply #188 on:** Tue, 15 April 2014, 16:55:08 »

Quote from: strict on Tue, 15 April 2014, 15:04:41

Quote from: GeorgeK on Tue, 15 April 2014, 05:31:57
Mine arrived today in the UK

Thanks again strict - they look amazing!

Glad to hear it! I was more nervous about the international orders than the others since this was my first adventure shipping overseas.

Quote from: cirrus82 on Tue, 15 April 2014, 13:00:33
If anyone decides they don't want theirs and wants to sell it, please PM me

The fabricators cut me a few extra plates (3) and I've already sold all of them except one because it has a minor a cosmetic defect. Its a minor defect and does not affect functionality at all but I didn't want to send it out to someone unsuspecting. There is a grove on the front of the plate deep enough to catch your fingernail on between the F1 and F2 keys. Other than that its a totally normal, usable plate. I'll be more than happy to sell it to you if you're still interested in it.

Yes, thank you! I'll gladly take that.

geniekid · « **Reply #189 on:** Tue, 15 April 2014, 17:01:04 »

Since this GB seems to be over for now, I want to point out techpriest is selling freshly sanded aluminum ANSI 125 phantom plates (no cutout where the usual CM/Filco/etc controller goes) here, in case you made it late to the party and are looking for a plate for your phantom.

geniekid · « **Reply #190 on:** Tue, 15 April 2014, 18:39:32 »

Here is my plate. I'm planning on sanding and painting it. Thanks strict

strict · « **Reply #191 on:** Wed, 16 April 2014, 08:53:19 »

Quote from: cirrus82 on Tue, 15 April 2014, 16:55:08

Yes, thank you! I'll gladly take that.

Send me a PM with your info and I'll send you a PayPal invoice and get it shipped out (first & last name, shipping address, PayPal email).

JayKthnx · « **Reply #192 on:** Wed, 16 April 2014, 11:54:05 »

plate arrived. great work strict!

nickr · « **Reply #193 on:** Wed, 16 April 2014, 13:50:09 »

Quote from: strict on Mon, 14 April 2014, 22:59:30

The back of the plates definitely look worse than the front. You can tell which side is the back by the light brown outlining from the laser, the front wont have that and should be a lot less marked up. Since you will never see the backside once its installed I would only worry about sanding/finishing the front. Shipping USPS cant be hit or miss sometimes. Im glad everything got there regardless!

I'm very glad everyone is happy with their plates so far! Keep those pictures coming, I love seeing the plates in their new homes

I'm looking forward to sanding both sides. It'll be my weekend meditation

The scuffs don't bother me at all -- only the (local) US Postal Service continues to annoy me but that's not your fault.

GeorgeK · « **Reply #194 on:** Wed, 16 April 2014, 14:54:53 »

Before

Mid-way

Final pics coming tomorrow when it's done

do_Og@n · « **Reply #195 on:** Wed, 16 April 2014, 15:32:31 »

Quote from: GeorgeK on Wed, 16 April 2014, 14:54:53

Before

Show Image

Mid-way

Show Image

Final pics coming tomorrow when it's done

I like that brushed look...may have to change my mind on painting my plate. Can't wait to see those final pics!

GeorgeK · « **Reply #196 on:** Wed, 16 April 2014, 16:05:32 »

Nice simple sandpaper effect but it's nice

To give an alternative view, here's my poker with red plate

GeorgeK · « **Reply #197 on:** Thu, 17 April 2014, 09:09:44 »

All finished

Lubed, stickered MX Reds are sooo good

Thanks again strict!

hwood34 · « **Reply #198 on:** Fri, 18 April 2014, 17:35:31 »

Any chance of another round of these?

LechnerDE · « **Reply #199 on:** Sat, 19 April 2014, 05:42:39 »

Still no sign of my plates

@ Strict

Did you send all EU orders on the same day? Because GeorgeK received his plates 4 days ago.

Hopefully they will show on tuesday

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Author Topic: [GB] Stainless steel universal TKL plates (ANSI 125) (Read 53871 times)