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Title: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: Damonskv on Tue, 31 December 2013, 05:05:30: Hi, guys! I have quickly growing keyboards collection ;D and now I forced to make a decision how to store/manage/expose ;) this.
Now collection consist of:

Leopold FC660m grey (green MX)
TypeMatrix 2030
Happy Hacking Professional 2
Filco ninja majestouch 2
Ergodox (Blue MX) acrilic case
Razer blackwiddow tornament edition (Blue MX)
Kinesis Advantage
ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint

Please suggest Yours setUPs
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 31 December 2013, 05:28:28: This thread (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49325.0) shows one very nice display case.
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: Damonskv on Tue, 31 December 2013, 05:38:54: Thanks, very interesting.
But if the collection isn't completed?
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 31 December 2013, 05:55:58: Quote from: Damonskv on Tue, 31 December 2013, 05:38:54
Thanks, very interesting.
But if the collection isn't completed?

Add more shelves ;)
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: Damonskv on Tue, 31 December 2013, 06:32:12: :D
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 31 December 2013, 18:48:13: Also, welcome to Geekhack! :)
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 31 December 2013, 19:14:46: roll them up in a foam sheet, then roll inside a big plastic bag, and put in basement near the Central AC

this keeps them at optimum storage conditions.. not too hot during summer, not too cold during winters, and the bag will keep it from getting too moist..
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: berserkfan on Thu, 02 January 2014, 07:49:28: You shouldn't ask us. You should contact your local furniture dealer, and see what stock he has, and if he doesn't have anything good, contact an interior designer and see if he can get suitable stuff built for you at a reasonable price.

If you're in Russia (the biggest of all countries, and also fairly lacking in infrastructure outside major cities) I think it is a very bad idea to buy anything not locally made. Shipping is ridiculously expensive for keyboards already!

Quote from: Damonskv on Tue, 31 December 2013, 05:05:30
Hi, guys! I have quickly growing keyboards collection ;D and now I forced to make a decision how to store/manage/expose ;) this.
Now collection consist of:

Leopold FC660m grey (green MX)
TypeMatrix 2030
Happy Hacking Professional 2
Filco ninja majestouch 2
Ergodox (Blue MX) acrilic case
Razer blackwiddow tornament edition (Blue MX)
Kinesis Advantage
ThinkPad USB Keyboard with TrackPoint

Please suggest Yours setUPs
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: terrpn on Thu, 02 January 2014, 09:23:53: buy a bigger house.............
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 02 January 2014, 10:21:05: Pile of boxes method works pretty well for me.
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Thu, 02 January 2014, 15:03:29: I keep thinking a more stylish and sturdy version of a magazine shelf would be an excellent keyboard storage/display
(http://www.abcoffice.com/images/paperflow-1-sided-xl-display-rack-255n_large2.jpg)
I plan to build something like this in the spring.
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: Soarer on Thu, 02 January 2014, 15:32:23: (http://i.imgur.com/u9xIzDv.gif)

(http://i.imgur.com/9KCMP6T.jpg)
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: Damonskv on Sat, 04 January 2014, 08:18:53: Today I shop Ikea shelves rack and now assembe that ;) 110$+2 additional shelfs(10$ each). If anybody wants to see result, I upload pics tomorow.
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 04 January 2014, 16:22:41: Quote from: Damonskv on Sat, 04 January 2014, 08:18:53
Today I shop Ikea shelves rack and now assembe that ;) 110$+2 additional shelfs(10$ each). If anybody wants to see result, I upload pics tomorow.

"If anybody wants to see result" - what kind of question is that? ;)

Of course we'd like to see pictures - keyboards included!!
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: BucklingSpring on Sat, 04 January 2014, 18:36:06: My collection storage container of choice: Rubbermaid Roughneck 14gal/ 53L
(http://www.phytodiagnostics.com/images/Post%20Harvest%20Testing%20Page/Rubbermaid%20tote%20dimensions.jpg)

In action... and you can add a TKL in box on top of it and it will still close properly.
As you can see you can fit 2 IBM M back to back on each sides. IMHO the perfect container size and not expensive.
[attachimg=1]

Not good for display though :-)
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: terran5992 on Sat, 04 January 2014, 19:55:44: (http://www.officesupermarket.co.uk/images/products/Display%20Cabinets%20with%20Two-Third%20Lockable%20Storage%20Cupboard_A_SS-1.jpg)

Something like this would look awesome
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: demik on Sat, 04 January 2014, 20:07:25: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=35672.msg702924#msg702924

still my favorite "storage"

so damn clean
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: riotonthebay on Sat, 04 January 2014, 20:08:39: Quote from: demik on Sat, 04 January 2014, 20:07:25
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=35672.msg702924#msg702924

still my favorite "storage"

so damn clean

Damn… that's awesome…

Now I'm thinking about how I can make keyboards a part of my apartment.

My girlfriend's gonna be pissed.
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: demik on Sat, 04 January 2014, 20:09:44: Quote from: riotonthebay on Sat, 04 January 2014, 20:08:39
Quote from: demik on Sat, 04 January 2014, 20:07:25
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=35672.msg702924#msg702924

still my favorite "storage"

so damn clean

Damn… that's awesome…

Now I'm thinking about how I can make keyboards a part of my apartment.

My girlfriend's gonna be pissed.

we have a thread just for that!

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=52810.0
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: dustinhxc on Sat, 04 January 2014, 20:16:55: I have a mini display case i was using for blu rays that fits 60 % nice, need moar keyboardssssss!!!!!! :p
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: Damonskv on Sun, 05 January 2014, 09:26:25: Hi! The Result :D :(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/05/2e4emena.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/05/dasa5una.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/05/u8e2ehym.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/05/ure7u8ed.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/05/ahehy5es.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/05/pa8a8eru.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/05/4eqyby9e.jpg)
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: tbc on Sun, 05 January 2014, 10:06:03: lol that's a really diverse collection.

all you're missing is a model m and a retro aircraft carrier-sized board.
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: Damonskv on Sun, 05 January 2014, 10:19:37: ;D some M's in plans
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: dustinhxc on Sun, 05 January 2014, 15:02:38: Quote from: Damonskv on Sun, 05 January 2014, 09:26:25
Hi! The Result :D :
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Now dats a nice case!
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sun, 05 January 2014, 15:06:15: Nice setup there! I'm rocking some Ikea Expedit shelving (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20135300/#/60135299).

(http://www.ikea.com/us/en/images/products/expedit-shelving-unit__0193876_PE349441_S4.JPG)

I'm liking yours and Ivan's idea way better though.
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 05 January 2014, 22:36:34: Nicely done!
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: demik on Sun, 05 January 2014, 22:42:32: holy hell the ergodox looks huge there
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: Belfong on Mon, 06 January 2014, 02:58:28: I'm looking for a good container for the keycaps. I hate those Ziplog bags.
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: Belfong on Mon, 06 January 2014, 02:58:58: I'm looking for a good container for the keycaps. I hate those Ziplog bags.
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 06 January 2014, 03:01:42: Quote from: Belfong on Mon, 06 January 2014, 02:58:28
I'm looking for a good container for the keycaps. I hate those Ziplog bags.

Here's some that spring to mind:

https://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,cherrymxkeys&pid=us104_case

http://www.keypop.net/product/keycap-display-case

http://gasmaskkeycap.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=53
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: Belfong on Mon, 06 January 2014, 03:08:05: Thanks rowdy although I am looking for those cheap DIY or stuff you get from those $2 shops - there's bound to be one. I remember one poster in GH who got a stackable drawer-like from a Japanese base retail store called Daisho.. but my Daisho doesn't have that. One day, I will get them!
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 06 January 2014, 03:28:17: Quote from: Belfong on Mon, 06 January 2014, 03:08:05
Thanks rowdy although I am looking for those cheap DIY or stuff you get from those $2 shops - there's bound to be one. I remember one poster in GH who got a stackable drawer-like from a Japanese base retail store called Daisho.. but my Daisho doesn't have that. One day, I will get them!

I've just checked 6 sets of Tai Hao keycaps. I don't think I'd have the patience to put them all back in to fancy display cases. Ziplock bags suffice for me :)
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: Belfong on Mon, 06 January 2014, 03:36:46: I just bought a bag of Glady's zip log... what I like about them is that there is a zipper that you can zip on and off - those make great key caps bag and will have to do until I find a suitable storage.
(it's made in Australia so you probably know what I am referring to)
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 06 January 2014, 04:33:12: Quote from: Belfong on Mon, 06 January 2014, 03:36:46
I just bought a bag of Glady's zip log... what I like about them is that there is a zipper that you can zip on and off - those make great key caps bag and will have to do until I find a suitable storage.
(it's made in Australia so you probably know what I am referring to)

Probably GLAD, rather than Glady's.

But I use the el-cheapo Hercules. Same sort of thing, but a bulk pack of 120. Actually by other half uses them for our daughter's school sandwiches, and I borrow some from time to time for my keycaps.
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: Belfong on Mon, 06 January 2014, 08:27:26: Yeah Glad! They come in box of 12 or 20.
Title: Re: Keyboards collection storage
Post by: mashby on Wed, 23 April 2014, 08:08:32: Quote from: Damonskv on Sun, 05 January 2014, 09:26:25
Hi! The Result :D :
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What shelving unit is that? It looks really nice!