Hi all,
Rather new on these forums (been lurking mostly since August) and I'd thought I'd somehow contribute.
I did a search on this a few weeks ago on here but couldn't find an existing thread on it already (but if there was then I apologise)
So here goes, I'm sure most of you have thought about this at some stage (Vellum paper KB roof aka cheap ghetto style). I had made one a while ago for my RF87U at work to cover from all the dust (and the Ajax the cleaners spray all over my desk) to keep it cleaner.
Myself, like some, don't reside in the US so buying an acrylic roof from EK would cost me alot to ship. So I used some vellum paper (had readily available at work) and make a roof from it.
I've just made one for my Pure this morning and it fits very well.
Here are my dimensions.
Using A4 Vellum (held up in landscape)
1. Trim 11mm off the left or right edge
2. Working from top edge, make a horizontal bend 23mm from the top edge
3. Make another horizontal bend 90mm below the previous bend
4. Another horizontal bend 25mm beneath the bend in step 3.
5. Horizontally cut the paper 22mm below the bend in step 4.
6. Done/Enjoy
Tips:
a. There is a single layer for the top of the KB due to the narrow clearance
b. I used a dual layer for the bottom of the KB as there is more clearance and so it fits tight (this ensures that if you hold the KB upside-down it will stay like it would right side up)
c. It doesn't matter how many times you bend the vellum it won't snap
d. Try making the bends with the edge of a desk/table so its as straight as it can be
Well hope this helps some of you guys keep your KBs cleaner when in storage or when not using it.
Will try and post pics but I'm sure you can imagine what it looks like rather easily.
Oko