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Title: [GB] Copper, Bronze and Aluminum Space Bars By MTB KEYS - CLOSED - Update
Post by: MattMTB on Mon, 01 February 2021, 16:27:41: Thanks to everyone who supported this Group Buy for the Copper, Bronze and Aluminum Spacebars! It was a success!
The group buy is now closed, but we will leave the store front open a few days for those assured stragglers.

UPDATE March 26 2021: Manufacturing Complete - Now polishing and then off to Cerakote and anodizing.

(https://i.imgur.com/HAuDu9X.jpg)

Welcome to Group Buy #2 – In this GB we have added COPPER to the list.

Timeline – The GB will run from: February 1, 2021 to March 1, 2021
Expect delivery 6 weeks after the end of the group buy.

You can join the Group Buy on our website: mtbkeys.com (http://mtbkeys.com)

Choose from:

Aluminum: Album: https://imgur.com/a/IzSH6Eu (https://imgur.com/a/IzSH6Eu) Color Choices
Copper: Album: https://imgur.com/a/8CR4BPT (https://imgur.com/a/8CR4BPT)
Bronze: Album: https://imgur.com/a/pUSwR39 (https://imgur.com/a/pUSwR39)

Prices:
Aluminum - $60.00 to $65.00 usd
Bronze - $120.00 to $130.00 usd
Copper- $130.00 to $140.00 usd

Here is what is available to order:

-Two profiles: Cherry & OEM
-6.25u & 7u
-Polished or Brushed
-Centered stems only
-Cerakote Clear on the Copper, Bronze & raw Aluminum

Springs: We will be including 3 different weight springs depending on aluminum or bronze (74g, 89g, 98g & 150g) so you can test what you like.

Sound Test Courtesy of Discord member “Tim Raines”
Aluminum Sound-test : https://imgur.com/ptN780f (https://imgur.com/ptN780f)
Copper Sound-test: https://imgur.com/XfsuCqt (https://imgur.com/XfsuCqt)

Picture shows the two profiles, Cherry & OEM
(https://i.imgur.com/df4r9Wu.jpg)

Front and back picture for product reference
(https://i.imgur.com/IKBru93.jpg)

Packaging:
The spacebars will come in a sealed plastic sleeve in a black Cigar style box.
(https://i.imgur.com/Ul8Z0Zl.jpg)

Join the Group Buy on our website: mtbkeys.com (http://mtbkeys.com)

And you can follow us on our discord channel for updates!
https://discord.com/invite/fUyWvek (https://discord.com/invite/fUyWvek)

Thanks!

Matt
Title: Re: [GB] Copper Space Bars By MTB KEYS
Post by: MattMTB on Wed, 03 February 2021, 16:48:18: Live!
Title: Re: [GB] Copper Space Bars By MTB KEYS
Post by: KFMan on Wed, 03 February 2021, 18:06:55: I was waiting for this GB. :) :)
Title: Re: [GB] Copper Space Bars By MTB KEYS
Post by: MattMTB on Thu, 04 February 2021, 16:30:47: Quote from: KFMan on Wed, 03 February 2021, 18:06:55
I was waiting for this GB. :) :)

Thx
Title: Re: [GB] Copper Space Bars By MTB KEYS
Post by: MattMTB on Fri, 05 February 2021, 16:25:17: Quote from: KFMan on Wed, 03 February 2021, 18:06:55
I was waiting for this GB. :) :)

:)
Title: Re: [GB] Copper, Bronze and Aluminum Space Bars By MTB KEYS
Post by: MattMTB on Mon, 08 February 2021, 13:12:21: The GB is going well. Polished copper is HOT!
Title: Re: [GB] Copper, Bronze and Aluminum Space Bars By MTB KEYS
Post by: MattMTB on Thu, 11 February 2021, 16:18:34: Almost at the midpoint of the GB... Remember, you can also get bronze, aluminum and copper. :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Copper, Bronze and Aluminum Space Bars By MTB KEYS
Post by: Bub on Thu, 11 February 2021, 16:37:51: These are pretty cool! You may want to consider putting the prices on this thread!
Title: Re: [GB] Copper, Bronze and Aluminum Space Bars By MTB KEYS
Post by: MattMTB on Sat, 13 February 2021, 14:57:07: Quote from: Bub on Thu, 11 February 2021, 16:37:51
These are pretty cool! You may want to consider putting the prices on this thread!

Quote from: Bub on Thu, 11 February 2021, 16:37:51
These are pretty cool! You may want to consider putting the prices on this thread!

Noted and added. Thanks so much! :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Copper, Bronze and Aluminum Space Bars By MTB KEYS
Post by: Fulanito on Sat, 13 February 2021, 19:32:59: Got a brass and a copper one this time. The first time around I bought the polished aluminum one. Unfortunately all of them will be stuck with a friend in the USA until he can travel to South America again :)
Title: Re: [GB] Copper, Bronze and Aluminum Space Bars By MTB KEYS
Post by: MattMTB on Sun, 14 February 2021, 22:06:31: Quote from: Fulanito on Sat, 13 February 2021, 19:32:59
Got a brass and a copper one this time. The first time around I bought the polished aluminum one. Unfortunately all of them will be stuck with a friend in the USA until he can travel to South America again :)

Wow! Thanks so much for your support! :cool:
Title: Re: [GB] Copper, Bronze and Aluminum Space Bars By MTB KEYS
Post by: nathanchere on Wed, 17 February 2021, 15:34:28: I hope you consider doing topre stems one day for those what want to spice up their HHKBs. I would be all over the copper bar in 6u Topre mount
Title: Re: [GB] Copper, Bronze and Aluminum Space Bars By MTB KEYS
Post by: psxndc on Wed, 17 February 2021, 18:20:51: Maybe consider doing a 2u or 2.25+2.75u offering someday? I understand the bulk of the market is 60/65% keebs these days, but there’s a decent ortho/40% niche out there too.
Title: Re: [GB] Copper, Bronze and Aluminum Space Bars By MTB KEYS
Post by: MattMTB on Fri, 19 February 2021, 20:24:45: Quote from: nathanchere on Wed, 17 February 2021, 15:34:28
I hope you consider doing topre stems one day for those what want to spice up their HHKBs. I would be all over the copper bar in 6u Topre mount

Maybe one day, I think we will have to do an interest check. :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Copper, Bronze and Aluminum Space Bars By MTB KEYS
Post by: KFMan on Sun, 21 February 2021, 00:39:48: Quote from: MattMTB on Fri, 19 February 2021, 20:24:45
Quote from: nathanchere on Wed, 17 February 2021, 15:34:28
I hope you consider doing topre stems one day for those what want to spice up their HHKBs. I would be all over the copper bar in 6u Topre mount

Maybe one day, I think we will have to do an interest check. :thumb:

I agree too.
Title: Re: [GB] Copper, Bronze and Aluminum Space Bars By MTB KEYS
Post by: eyedrop on Sun, 21 February 2021, 17:30:18: Do you still need the cerakote clear coat for the polished version?
Title: Re: [GB] Copper, Bronze and Aluminum Space Bars By MTB KEYS
Post by: KeyRelic on Sun, 21 February 2021, 18:36:23: Copper has antimicrobial properties, similar to silver. Using coating over it will cancel it out.
Something that might be taken into consideration, especially during the pandemia.

Got myself the polished copper version :cool:
Title: Re: [GB] Copper, Bronze and Aluminum Space Bars By MTB KEYS
Post by: MattMTB on Mon, 22 February 2021, 17:31:31: Quote from: eyedrop on Sun, 21 February 2021, 17:30:18
Do you still need the cerakote clear coat for the polished version?

Only if you want to stop the patina.
Title: Re: [GB] Copper, Bronze and Aluminum Space Bars By MTB KEYS
Post by: MattMTB on Wed, 24 February 2021, 17:37:44: Quote from: KeyRelic on Sun, 21 February 2021, 18:36:23
Copper has antimicrobial properties, similar to silver. Using coating over it will cancel it out.
Something that might be taken into consideration, especially during the pandemia.

Got myself the polished copper version :cool:

Thanks for your support! :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Copper, Bronze and Aluminum Space Bars By MTB KEYS - LAST DAY
Post by: MattMTB on Sun, 28 February 2021, 15:49:32: Group Buy closes on March 1st 2021. Thanks to everyone for their fantastic support!
Title: Re: [GB] Copper, Bronze and Aluminum Space Bars By MTB KEYS - LAST DAY
Post by: CookieFlow on Sun, 28 February 2021, 19:45:05: Hi,

I asked in the IC but never got a reply. I really love the look, but I am worried about fingerprints showing.

-Does the clear cerakote prevent finger prints on the polished copper?
-If not, would a Polished Aluminium work?
Title: Re: [GB] Copper, Bronze and Aluminum Space Bars By MTB KEYS - LAST DAY
Post by: MattMTB on Tue, 02 March 2021, 16:03:38: Quote from: CookieFlow on Sun, 28 February 2021, 19:45:05
Hi,

I asked in the IC but never got a reply. I really love the look, but I am worried about fingerprints showing.

-Does the clear cerakote prevent finger prints on the polished copper?
-If not, would a Polished Aluminium work?

Sorry about that... Lots of comments, and for sure some slipped through the cracks. Yes. The cerakote clear not only helps stop the patina process, but also reduces finger prints from showing.
Title: Re: [GB] Copper, Bronze and Aluminum Space Bars By MTB KEYS - CLOSED - Update
Post by: MattMTB on Fri, 26 March 2021, 16:24:23: March 26 2021 - Update - machining is complete and now we are polishing - then off to Cerakote and anodizing - On target for shipping mid April.