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Title: It's a woody oak / cherry!
Post by: d4rkst4r on Sun, 08 November 2009, 19:48:40: Link. (http://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-Made-W-Oak-Wood-Keyboard-Cherry-Mechanical-MX_W0QQitemZ130328223814QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPCA_Mice_Trackballs?hash=item1e582ae046)

Just a little too pricey for me...
Title: It's a woody oak / cherry!
Post by: d4rkst4r on Sun, 08 November 2009, 20:09:29: Quote from: ripster;131102
That's a relisting (nobody wants to spend that much - wonder why?).

I expected more enthusiasm for a cherry blue. :-( What is it a G80?

Quote from: ripster;131102

Do you have a camera? I want to see that Italian Red in real life. Too bad it doesn't come in a Tenkeyless version.

I posted a couple of pics a while back. I forgot which thread, though.
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Post by: d4rkst4r on Sun, 08 November 2009, 20:22:04: Quote from: ripster;131109
Found it. Ooooo.... Those look nicer than those lightbox shots. Deep red.

I would describe the color as "fire engine red". It's a real "chick magnet" kinda like driving a red convertible.
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Post by: overdriver on Mon, 09 November 2009, 02:01:47: I know about this seller. He is the one of the famous keyboard modder in Korea. I am not sure if he is the same guy who sells custom metal keycap, and 99% gold key cap(specially ESC), etc. You cant imagine the price of those key caps.. :)

I wouldn't never pay $1000 for a keyboard though.. I am impressed by their hard work and dedication about custom keyboard.
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Post by: PRISONER 24601 on Mon, 09 November 2009, 05:32:27: I always see those on ebay and would love to try one out in person

No way I could buy one, though. Damn, that's a lot of dough.

Always loved wooden PC stuff. Built an ash ATX case for a HS shop project, complete with picture-frame style window and rustic doorbell pwr/rst buttons. good times.
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Post by: ironcoder on Mon, 09 November 2009, 07:03:25: Quote from: d4rkst4r;131110
I would describe the color as "fire engine red". It's a real "chick magnet" kinda like driving a red convertible.

How can a keyboard be a chick magnet? Are you hanging it out your window?
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Post by: itlnstln on Mon, 09 November 2009, 08:12:27: The Ebony one is hot. Some Cherry browns and a US layout and I would be set. Too bad they're $1000.
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Post by: bigpook on Mon, 09 November 2009, 08:19:52: Quote from: ironcoder;131182
How can a keyboard be a chick magnet? Are you hanging it out your window?

yeah, you know, it kind of dangles outside the drivers side window. Looks cool as I cruise down the street. Takes away from the fact that I am driving a Ford Festiva. Chicks dig it.
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Post by: itlnstln on Mon, 09 November 2009, 08:45:20: Quote from: bigpook;131197
Looks cool as I cruise down the street. Takes away from the fact that I am driving a Ford Festiva. Chicks dig it.

Strong.
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Post by: d4rkst4r on Mon, 09 November 2009, 09:22:27: Quote from: ironcoder;131182
How can a keyboard be a chick magnet? Are you hanging it out your window?

I've noticed the chicks drive by my house much more frequently and slightly less rapidly than they used to before I purchased the Italian Red. ;-)
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Post by: timw4mail on Mon, 09 November 2009, 10:23:38: I wonder how a keyboard would look with a rosewood case and stainless steel keys?
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Post by: itlnstln on Mon, 09 November 2009, 10:30:35: Ripster, did you do the artwork for this (http://arstechnica.com/gaming/reviews/2009/11/lego-rock-band-review-you-know-for-the-kids.ars)?

I would think an all-wood keyboard would be nice if done well. I think the keys would be great. Metal would be nice from a wear standpoint, I just wouldn't think they would feel particularly great. Just MO, though.
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Post by: AndrewZorn on Mon, 09 November 2009, 12:23:53: Quote from: webwit;131167
If I would ever buy a wooden case, it would have to be handmade. These however look like they come from a factory line, almost like plastic with wood print. They lack character.

my feelings exactly.
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Post by: itlnstln on Mon, 09 November 2009, 12:25:53: This will be the next project on New Yankee Workshop.
Title: It's a woody oak / cherry!
Post by: timw4mail on Mon, 09 November 2009, 12:39:11: Quote from: itlnstln;131303
This will be the next project on New Yankee Workshop.

I don't think Norm Abram would work with that small of pieces of wood.
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Post by: itlnstln on Mon, 09 November 2009, 12:43:44: I don't think his wife would let him.
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Post by: ironcoder on Tue, 10 November 2009, 13:28:45: I heard he doesn't leave any scraps. He would actually have to go out and buy wood to do a project like that.