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Title: Where to buy a wire keypuller in eu?
Post by: Narcix on Sat, 20 July 2013, 03:51:35
Hello, my sister broke the keypuller that came with the qfire pro, so i need a new one! I only found them on keyboardco.com, but shipping costs 20£....and thats too much lol. Any other eu store dat has 'em? ty
Title: Re: Where to buy a wire keypuller in eu?
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 20 July 2013, 04:38:36
You might have a look through this thread (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45672.0) and see if any of those can offer cheaper shipping.

Or perhaps a generous Geekhack member will come to the rescue?
Title: Re: Where to buy a wire keypuller in eu?
Post by: BlueBär on Sat, 20 July 2013, 08:43:05
Why not make one yourself? It's pretty easy, you just have to figure out how to make a decent handle.
Title: Re: Where to buy a wire keypuller in eu?
Post by: esoomenona on Sat, 20 July 2013, 08:45:27
Maybe try keyboardco on Amazon.co.uk? I'm not sure how much shipping would be via that route, or if it's even possible to purchase from Italy (I would think so, as I believe people have purchased from the US before...).

Also, elitekeyboards ships internationally to some countries. Again, not sure if Italy is on that list. But I don't imagine it would be that much just for shipping. And the plus is that Leopold puller is one of the best I've ever used.
Title: Re: Where to buy a wire keypuller in eu?
Post by: jalaj on Sat, 20 July 2013, 08:50:23
OP, there are ebay sellers who offer worldwide shipping if you can't find a local reseller.
Saw one that's about 4 Euros buy it now + 5 Euros shipping to IT
Title: Re: Where to buy a wire keypuller in eu?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 20 July 2013, 09:03:31
I second the Leopold!

I just checked on elite keyboards, you can get 2 with shipping for ~$20
Title: Re: Where to buy a wire keypuller in eu?
Post by: nilpt on Sat, 20 July 2013, 09:07:45
Maybe you can do it yourself.
See mine in http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=46003.0
Title: Re: Where to buy a wire keypuller in eu?
Post by: Narcix on Sat, 20 July 2013, 10:06:23
Ty all, seen alot of em, but tbh i don't want to spend "too much" on a key puller lolz. hopefully next kbd ill get will have one, otherwise i'll get the qwerkeys one when i get kcaps too :)
is it good? ty
Title: Re: Where to buy a wire keypuller in eu?
Post by: Sniping on Sat, 20 July 2013, 10:13:31
I just use a butter knife.
Title: Re: Where to buy a wire keypuller in eu?
Post by: esoomenona on Sat, 20 July 2013, 10:22:57
Most keyboards DON'T come with a keypuller, so I wouldn't expect that. What keyboard are planning to buy next?
Title: Re: Where to buy a wire keypuller in eu?
Post by: Narcix on Sat, 20 July 2013, 10:43:34
Most keyboards DON'T come with a keypuller, so I wouldn't expect that. What keyboard are planning to buy next?
since i am not entirely sure about 60%'s, i will prolly go with the noppoo mid 87.
Title: Re: Where to buy a wire keypuller in eu?
Post by: nubbinator on Sat, 20 July 2013, 12:17:50
Why not make one yourself? It's pretty easy, you just have to figure out how to make a decent handle.

That's the fun part.  I've turned several on a lathe and made some nice wood handles.
Title: Re: Where to buy a wire keypuller in eu?
Post by: ImperfectLink on Sat, 20 July 2013, 12:22:36
If you dont want to spend money, make one out of a thin wire coat hanger.
Title: Re: Where to buy a wire keypuller in eu?
Post by: Narcix on Sat, 20 July 2013, 12:23:41
I'll try to make myself one :)
Title: Re: Where to buy a wire keypuller in eu?
Post by: Hyde on Sat, 20 July 2013, 13:03:31
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I made this one myself, pretty simple just need some wires.  There are plenty of other ways to make this just be creative.  :P
Title: Re: Where to buy a wire keypuller in eu?
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 21 July 2013, 01:38:13
That's pretty neat, Hyde!

All you'd need is, say, a wooden handle, and no-one would tell them apart!

Edit: OP, have a look here (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=46003.msg950487#new) for some inspiration!
Title: Re: Where to buy a wire keypuller in eu?
Post by: Narcix on Sun, 21 July 2013, 07:22:07
All right, can anyone tell me how long the part that goes under the key should be? ty
Title: Re: Where to buy a wire keypuller in eu?
Post by: fohat.digs on Sun, 21 July 2013, 07:33:33
All right, can anyone tell me how long the part that goes under the key should be? ty

Don't rely on numbers. Bend it around based on an actual key. It needs to be just large enough to go around, but not larger.
Title: Re: Where to buy a wire keypuller in eu?
Post by: Narcix on Sun, 21 July 2013, 08:08:02
All right, can anyone tell me how long the part that goes under the key should be? ty

Don't rely on numbers. Bend it around based on an actual key. It needs to be just large enough to go around, but not larger.
almost finished, hopefully size is right :)
OMFG I DID IT!!! It works!! :D
Title: Re: Where to buy a wire keypuller in eu?
Post by: walterwhite8 on Sun, 21 July 2013, 11:46:47
are there any on amazon italy?
I am getting a filco key puller from amazon jp. if you need one I can buy one more and mail it to you. But this takes time, and i have to check on the mail fee though (should be cheaper than that 20 euros LOL).
Title: Re: Where to buy a wire keypuller in eu?
Post by: Narcix on Sun, 21 July 2013, 15:08:23
are there any on amazon italy?
I am getting a filco key puller from amazon jp. if you need one I can buy one more and mail it to you. But this takes time, and i have to check on the mail fee though (should be cheaper than that 20 euros LOL).

are there any on amazon italy?
I am getting a filco key puller from amazon jp. if you need one I can buy one more and mail it to you. But this takes time, and i have to check on the mail fee though (should be cheaper than that 20 euros LOL).
np, made myself one :)
ty anyway
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