Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 30 September 2014, 21:46:40
First, I tried to modify an inner piece from a two piece cap, but that didn't work out at all:
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So the next thing to do was to stem mod it:
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Stay tuned! Tomorrow, I'm going to pick up some X-Acto knives, and then the real fun starts!
Post by: bueller on Tue, 30 September 2014, 21:48:12
Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 30 September 2014, 21:51:19
Whyyyyyyyy :(
Well, I PM'd CC to see if he would consider trading me this Topre Jack plus cash for a BS Jack, but I never got an answer. I'd really like to have a BS Jack, so the ball is left in my hands.
Post by: HipsterPunks on Tue, 30 September 2014, 21:54:15
Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 30 September 2014, 21:57:13
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Post by: inanis on Tue, 30 September 2014, 21:57:35
Damn.
Post by: The_Beast on Tue, 30 September 2014, 21:58:16
So this is what my BMX Salute looks like inside. This is the goal: hollow out the Jack to this status so I can fit an inner piece inside.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ke0ETS1.jpg)
glhfdfu
Post by: strict on Tue, 30 September 2014, 21:59:40
When I was getting ready to open the thread my first thought was "surely this isn't going to be some nut cutting apart a perfectly fine Jack" ...
Post by: The_Beast on Tue, 30 September 2014, 22:00:55
[9:58:48 PM] The_Beast: i told you so moose
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 30 September 2014, 22:02:30
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 30 September 2014, 22:02:45
Post by: skcheng on Tue, 30 September 2014, 22:02:45
I'm just guessing, but looking at my Clacks, I doubt that the Topre Clack can be thinned out enough to fit over a B/S 2 piece stem? But of course I could be wrong ..... and I'm the first person to start hacking away at my stuff.
Post by: clacktalk on Tue, 30 September 2014, 22:02:57
Post by: naasfu on Tue, 30 September 2014, 22:05:24
Post by: HipsterPunks on Tue, 30 September 2014, 22:06:27
I is sad for Topre Jack o Clack
Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 30 September 2014, 22:10:09
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Post by: ComradeSniper on Tue, 30 September 2014, 22:10:57
Good luck.
Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 30 September 2014, 22:13:31
BS caps are taller, if you manage to fit the 2 piece BS stem its going to over hang out the bottom. It will never be uniform profile with the rest of your BS clacks due to how thin the urethane is between the bottom and face. You run the risk of damaging the face by cutting it thinner. If you do end up getting a perfect cut and the BS piece to fit and shave it down. You are still going to have a gap between the top case and cap :/ good luck and i hope you get a result you are happy with.
I is sad for Topre Jack o Clack
Yes, I understand all of that. I don't intend to shave the face any lower than a normal BS cap is. The only difference I will see is what you said about the gap in the front, but that's fine by me. I will most likely paint the inner cap black. Black limits depth perception, so it hopefully won't be as noticeable, but again, I'm accepting of that.
Post by: demik on Tue, 30 September 2014, 22:14:46
Post by: Binge on Tue, 30 September 2014, 22:14:55
BS caps are taller, if you manage to fit the 2 piece BS stem its going to over hang out the bottom. It will never be uniform profile with the rest of your BS clacks due to how thin the urethane is between the bottom and face. You run the risk of damaging the face by cutting it thinner. If you do end up getting a perfect cut and the BS piece to fit and shave it down. You are still going to have a gap between the top case and cap :/ good luck and i hope you get a result you are happy with.
I is sad for Topre Jack o Clack
Yes, I understand all of that. I don't intend to shave the face any lower than a normal BS cap is. The only difference I will see is what you said about the gap in the front, but that's fine by me. I will most likely paint the inner cap black. Black limits depth perception, so it hopefully won't be as noticeable, but again, I'm accepting of that.
true courage :D
Post by: Michael on Tue, 30 September 2014, 22:15:23
Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 30 September 2014, 22:17:20
The only way I can see this working, is if you can shave down the stem part to fit inside of the topre. But you would need to shave out the inside to match with a dremel. Scary... but good luck!!!
Hmm, I may give this a shot first, since that material needs to be removed in both cases. Good idea. Thanks!
Post by: Halverson on Tue, 30 September 2014, 22:19:44
Haters, keep your crying to the corner please.
The only real concern, moose, please be careful working with sharp tools on small objects!
Post by: skcheng on Tue, 30 September 2014, 22:19:46
Post by: demik on Tue, 30 September 2014, 22:21:20
Post by: Belfong on Tue, 30 September 2014, 22:27:22
Post by: Michael on Tue, 30 September 2014, 22:33:24
I'm crying inside...........
This should cheer you up:
(http://i.imgur.com/djH083c.jpg)
Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 30 September 2014, 22:38:45
Post by: dustinhxc on Tue, 30 September 2014, 23:55:03
So on one hand, I'd love a buckling spring jack for my SSK.
Though, my dream clack has always been a Topre Jack. one less now, how many are there? 5 or so?
I don't know why CC wouldn't make more Halloween skulls. Sucks....
Def watching this, though I hope to get a topre one some day if he makes more. Doubt it though.
Post by: t2russo on Wed, 01 October 2014, 00:01:09
Post by: Belfong on Wed, 01 October 2014, 00:35:06
Post by: acidtrip69 on Wed, 01 October 2014, 00:44:55
Post by: infiniti on Wed, 01 October 2014, 05:04:39
P.S. I showed Bob this and he's thankful I don't have a BS board. :))
Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 01 October 2014, 08:37:52
http://www.dremel.com/en-us/Accessories/Pages/SubCategories.aspx?catid=2031&catname=Grinding+%26amp%3b+Sharpening
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 01 October 2014, 08:44:37
Post by: skcheng on Wed, 01 October 2014, 09:22:17
Post by: snoopy on Wed, 01 October 2014, 09:30:44
My first thought when I saw the thread title was: ok, maybe he tries to paint or dye a hardcore white bs clack with colors of jack.
But this... needs balls... especially trying it for the first time on such an expensive piece of plastic. Maybe an mx clack would have been a better basis, cause of its size.... but I understand that you may can't choose in that situation.
I hope you don't destroy it and that you're happy with the result. For me this wouldn't be the real deal and I would prefer to wait until cc may come up with the real bs jack one day... and if it takes forever... I have to wait that long or keep on dreaming
Good luck!
Post by: Melvang on Wed, 01 October 2014, 09:36:25
That being said, the very thin cut off wheels (abrasive base) can have uses on plastic, but this is not one of those.
http://www.dremel.com/en-us/Accessories/Pages/SubCategories.aspx?catid=2072
I would use a combination of 9901, 9903, and 9910. I chose those because they cutting area of the bit is the same diameter as the shank so you will have less chance for that to get in your way. Please use medium speed and make very light cuts. Try and make your cuts so the cutter is wanting to climb out of the cut. This is usually backwards but because of how soft the material is and the depth at which the product will be destroyed, it could save your cap if the cutter decides to grab.
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 01 October 2014, 09:37:33
Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 01 October 2014, 09:42:14
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 01 October 2014, 09:47:22
Post by: JPG on Wed, 01 October 2014, 09:57:56
You are making a piece of art, better take your time!
Well, whatever you do, good luck!
Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 01 October 2014, 10:01:37
I intend to pick all of these tools up, and see what works best. I'm more scared of using electricity to work on this thing, as the damage can happen very quickly.
Post by: JPG on Wed, 01 October 2014, 10:10:07
Honestly, that was my thought as well. X-Acto makes a number of tools, including routing tools, (http://xacto.com/products/cutting-solutions/blades/classic-blades/Router-Assortment.aspx) chiseling blades, (http://xacto.com/products/cutting-solutions/blades/x-life-blades/X-LIFE-17-Lightweight-Chiseling-Blade.aspx) and small tools. (http://xacto.com/products/cutting-solutions/tools-accessories/tools-accessories/Needle-File-Set.aspx)
I intend to pick all of these tools up, and see what works best. I'm more scared of using electricity to work on this thing, as the damage can happen very quickly.
The last one (needle file set) looks quite nice and appropriate. I am a total n00b at any of this but my instinct tells me that it would probably be the best tool to use. Also, do you intend to leave some material to make the notches or will you make all the sides flat an either glue the cap or put some removable adhesive of some sort in order to fix the cap on a BS half key?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 02 October 2014, 08:17:02
Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 02 October 2014, 17:48:14
im worried about the people who might try to do it after you get it to work.
Post by: yicaoyimu on Thu, 02 October 2014, 17:54:29
Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 02 October 2014, 17:59:16
im not worried about this
im worried about the people who might try to do it after you get it to work.
Stem mod ALL the CCs!
Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 02 October 2014, 18:58:19
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Very rough right now. By my measurement with calipers, this won't fit, so I need to shave it down a lot more. I will work on this more before I start cutting into the CC.
Also, some measurements of the face/wall thicknesses with a micrometer and calipers (as taken from the BMX Salute):
wall - range from .030" to .040" depending on spot; varying wall thickness
inside face, top to bottom - .537"
inside face, side to side - .469"
face, taken on nose - .125"
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With measuring, it has been noted that the face of a BS CC is wider than a Topre CC, which I did not previously notice. Thus, I will definitely need to shave the BS stem down considerably. More to come later.
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 02 October 2014, 19:59:17
For the clack innerds I'd use the Dremel tungsten carbide bit with a round tip. 9905
I think. Just bought another the other day. Use low speed so you shave, not melt, the plastic.
Good luck. You got moose-sized balls, for sure.
Post by: nubbinator on Thu, 02 October 2014, 21:15:09
Post by: esoomenona on Fri, 03 October 2014, 05:29:40
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 03 October 2014, 06:34:28
Post by: esoomenona on Fri, 03 October 2014, 07:23:35
Just FYI, the tool you're using to measure is called a micrometer. Not calipers. That's a nice set though, I've never seen mics with a readout like that.
Bro, I know what calipers are. I have both here. Did you forget this is what I do? ;)
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Post by: Belfong on Fri, 03 October 2014, 07:44:24
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 03 October 2014, 07:44:59
Mitutoyo tools are my favorite :D.
Post by: esoomenona on Fri, 03 October 2014, 08:23:52
Hey mang, you said calipers then showed a picture of the mics. I just wanted you and others to know what was up ;). Since I'm not being helpful, I'll see myself out :(.
Mitutoyo tools are my favorite :D.
Ah, I see what you mean. I said micrometer and calipers, but I didn't show a picture of everything, you're right. Well, we're all clear now. :))
Post by: esoomenona on Fri, 03 October 2014, 08:24:33
Not only is your cc sexy, your tools looked damn sophisticated! What is it that you do?
Nondestructive testing.
Post by: baldgye on Fri, 03 October 2014, 09:40:07
Post by: Melvang on Fri, 03 October 2014, 10:25:41
Not only is your cc sexy, your tools looked damn sophisticated! What is it that you do?
Nondestructive testing.
I would have figured that a company that has this as a department would spend the money for a bit higher quality than Mititoyo. I would have gone with either Starrett, or high end Swiss, or German instruments.
Post by: esoomenona on Fri, 03 October 2014, 11:22:30
Post by: The_Beast on Fri, 03 October 2014, 11:59:59
Just FYI, the tool you're using to measure is called a micrometer. Not calipers. That's a nice set though, I've never seen mics with a readout like that.
Bro, I know what calipers are. I have both here. Did you forget this is what I do? ;)
rekt
Post by: HipsterPunks on Mon, 06 October 2014, 15:42:08
is he is he alive?!
Post by: cooldiscretion on Mon, 06 October 2014, 16:03:11
(http://media.giphy.com/media/145LbKk0Kkpvby/giphy.gif)
Post by: esoomenona on Mon, 06 October 2014, 17:49:47
Post by: pr0ximity on Mon, 06 October 2014, 19:22:02
Nondestructive testing.
I think some people around here would argue otherwise :))
Post by: kmiller8 on Fri, 17 October 2014, 18:33:02
Sorry, I'm out of town for the week, so no work until I get back....
>in town
>still no work
Typical mexican't.
Post by: demik on Fri, 17 October 2014, 18:34:41
Sorry, I'm out of town for the week, so no work until I get back....
>in town
>still no work
Typical mexican't.
i resent that
Post by: kmiller8 on Fri, 17 October 2014, 18:36:05
Sorry, I'm out of town for the week, so no work until I get back....
>in town
>still no work
Typical mexican't.
i resent that
(http://i.imgur.com/y12DtoO.gif)
Post by: kmiller8 on Mon, 20 October 2014, 18:25:17
Post by: kmiller8 on Mon, 20 October 2014, 18:33:12
Post by: Xowie on Mon, 20 October 2014, 19:29:16
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=38346.0
Post by: kmiller8 on Wed, 05 November 2014, 20:04:46
Post by: Roibhilin on Thu, 06 November 2014, 19:51:05
Post by: tjcaustin on Thu, 06 November 2014, 19:54:41
Post by: PunksDead on Fri, 21 November 2014, 20:19:15
Post by: esoomenona on Fri, 21 November 2014, 20:38:44
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 21 November 2014, 21:02:05
Post by: dustinhxc on Fri, 21 November 2014, 22:19:41
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ifarNGo.jpg)
:)
Post by: MGH on Fri, 21 November 2014, 22:30:48
Post by: strict on Thu, 08 January 2015, 20:59:14
Post by: MessyCaps on Thu, 08 January 2015, 21:46:18
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 08 January 2015, 21:47:18
It still haunts me thinking about those pictures in the first post. Whatever happened to this??The lack of updates tells me I don't want to know
Post by: dustinhxc on Thu, 08 January 2015, 23:20:11
Post by: Joey Quinn on Wed, 21 January 2015, 12:37:55
Post by: PunksDead on Wed, 21 January 2015, 12:38:58
So did Jack die or is he living on a BS board?
sold it for $710
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 21 January 2015, 12:40:00
So did Jack die or is he living on a BS board?
sold it for $710
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Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 21 January 2015, 12:41:26
So did Jack die or is he living on a BS board?
sold it for $710
Could you imagine being the buyer... :O
Post by: dustinhxc on Fri, 23 January 2015, 14:06:25
So did Jack die or is he living on a BS board?
sold it for $710
Oh man, he never finished it?!?! :'(
Even though it is my dream to get a jack in topre flavor.. A stemless would be nice.. I could set it on the pause break key, I never use that... lol
Post by: strict on Fri, 23 January 2015, 15:12:30
So did Jack die or is he living on a BS board?
sold it for $710
Oh man, he never finished it?!?! :'(
Even though it is my dream to get a jack in topre flavor.. A stemless would be nice.. I could set it on the pause break key, I never use that... lol
If he didnt mangle it too badly maybe it could be repaired/glued?
Post by: Zeal on Fri, 23 January 2015, 16:43:52
So did Jack die or is he living on a BS board?
sold it for $710
Oh man, he never finished it?!?! :'(
Even though it is my dream to get a jack in topre flavor.. A stemless would be nice.. I could set it on the pause break key, I never use that... lol
If he didnt mangle it too badly maybe it could be repaired/glued?
Melt it back on!
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 24 January 2015, 02:40:24
So did Jack die or is he living on a BS board?
sold it for $710
Oh man, he never finished it?!?! :'(
Even though it is my dream to get a jack in topre flavor.. A stemless would be nice.. I could set it on the pause break key, I never use that... lol
If he didnt mangle it too badly maybe it could be repaired/glued?
Melt it back on!
Please don't use the word "melt" in a sentence referring to Clacks :eek:
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 24 January 2015, 09:36:08
brings back horrible kmiller-esque memoriesSo did Jack die or is he living on a BS board?
sold it for $710
Oh man, he never finished it?!?! :'(
Even though it is my dream to get a jack in topre flavor.. A stemless would be nice.. I could set it on the pause break key, I never use that... lol
If he didnt mangle it too badly maybe it could be repaired/glued?
Melt it back on!
Please don't use the word "melt" in a sentence referring to Clacks :eek:
Post by: Zeal on Sat, 24 January 2015, 13:06:53
Was actually surprised to see the clack survive the microwave...brings back horrible kmiller-esque memoriesSo did Jack die or is he living on a BS board?
sold it for $710
Oh man, he never finished it?!?! :'(
Even though it is my dream to get a jack in topre flavor.. A stemless would be nice.. I could set it on the pause break key, I never use that... lol
If he didnt mangle it too badly maybe it could be repaired/glued?
Melt it back on!
Please don't use the word "melt" in a sentence referring to Clacks :eek:
Post by: dustinhxc on Sat, 24 January 2015, 18:32:50
Clack needs to make more!
Post by: psyEDk on Tue, 27 January 2015, 20:13:14
Post by: bueller on Tue, 27 January 2015, 20:14:36
Man I was excited for this :( now it's one less Topre jack..
Clack needs to make more!
Yeah I'm glad it wasn't MX!
Post by: demik on Tue, 27 January 2015, 20:17:48
what's so great about these skull face caps anyway? :-\
what's so great about anything in the grand scheme of things?
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 27 January 2015, 20:41:35
what's so great about these skull face caps anyway? :-\(http://media.tumblr.com/271cbf9bd7f5613f20f7feab1979536b/tumblr_mpt3jqyND71s0wavso4_250.gif)
wut
Post by: dustinhxc on Wed, 28 January 2015, 00:46:46
what's so great about these skull face caps anyway? :-\
(http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo296/ultrapetlover/patrick-laughing-idiot.gif)
Post by: 3Love on Sun, 29 March 2015, 22:55:16
Send me PM if you want to sale
Post by: Michael on Sun, 29 March 2015, 23:01:19
Sale them, then buy a new keycap.
Send me PM if you want to saleShow Image(https://s3.amazonaws.com/tapatalk-emoji/emoji30.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/oGwHK50.jpg)
Post by: nubbinator on Sun, 29 March 2015, 23:06:16
Sale them, then buy a new keycap.
Send me PM if you want to sale
(http://img.pandawhale.com/post-32457-Robot-huehuehue-hue-gif-iDiot-swUa.gif)
Post by: Joey Quinn on Sun, 29 March 2015, 23:11:03
Post by: jonathanyu on Sun, 29 March 2015, 23:16:16
Post by: PunksDead on Sun, 29 March 2015, 23:16:39
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 29 March 2015, 23:29:26
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Post by: noisyturtle on Thu, 16 April 2015, 18:57:23
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Post by: esoomenona on Mon, 04 May 2015, 10:58:03