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Title: How do you store your keyboards and caps?
Post by: Barn on Thu, 12 January 2012, 09:50:24

Hey :)

I'm starting to build up a collection, and am wondering how you guys store your keyboards and caps and if you have any tips/suggestions.
Photos are appreciated.

Thanks for the help
~Barn

Title: How do you store your keyboards and caps?
Post by: trax on Thu, 12 January 2012, 10:07:37

In the boxes they came, ready to ship.

Title: How do you store your keyboards and caps?
Post by: whiskerBox on Thu, 12 January 2012, 17:01:56

Reaper has this down to a science

Title: How do you store your keyboards and caps?
Post by: Spharx on Thu, 12 January 2012, 17:32:31

I still wonder if the G81 metal plate could be used somehow to hold the caps effectively. The MY switches are just to high for that purpose.

In my mind I have this idea:
Maybe a folder system (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7f/Ordner-exenter.jpg) in a big version could be mounted on the wall an hold the plates with the caps so that you can turn like paper forth and back on the wall.

Title: How do you store your keyboards and caps?
Post by: fohat.digs on Thu, 12 January 2012, 17:41:03

I keep sets of keys in the net bags that I buy grapefruit in at the store, after washing, of course. That way they are sure to dry properly, since I always wash them well before storage. The net bags go into a cardboard box.

Keyboards for deep storage get a layer of large bubble wrap over the keys, and a sheet of cardboard over that. Then I wrap in a plastic sheet and tape it shut.

I have tons of old business cards that I put in each lot with details on what is inside.

I use US Post Office "game board" priority mail boxes if I don't have the proper box.

Title: How do you store your keyboards and caps?
Post by: o2dazone on Thu, 12 January 2012, 18:21:19

I like the way Ceesa stores his (http://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1431). Or should I say 'displays his'

Title: How do you store your keyboards and caps?
Post by: reaper on Thu, 12 January 2012, 23:24:56

Quote from: Barn;488658

I'm starting to build up a collection, and am wondering how you guys store your keyboards and caps and if you have any tips/suggestions.
Photos are appreciated.

For keycaps..

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/key%20caps/th_DSC06457.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/key%20caps/DSC06457.jpg)

Quote from: whiskerBox;489006

Reaper has this down to a science

=D

Title: How do you store your keyboards and caps?
Post by: 8_INCH_FLOPPY on Thu, 12 January 2012, 23:36:39

I plan to display mine on a wall when I get enough space. Until them I rest them on their side. I don't like the idea of stacking them. Too much weight on switches, and it probably is not good for them to stay depressed

Title: How do you store your keyboards and caps?
Post by: hasu on Thu, 12 January 2012, 23:44:54

For caps, Ziploc ftw!
Ah, they are my victims for mod, not a collection.

(http://i.imgur.com/Ic03ll.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/v8gmbl.jpg)

Title: How do you store your keyboards and caps?
Post by: lucidlts on Fri, 13 January 2012, 01:28:20

wow... that's a lot of donor boards there @@
other than modding victim, you're harvest for key caps and switches as well?