,,(O.o),, How do you make boxes???
And why do you need to make them?? can you just use the box that comes standard with the keys??
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Well first TP, I head out in to the nearest forest and find a good dead standing tree. Not only are living trees not good for making cardboard due to the moisture content (its harder to shred them into chips) its also against the law. I then proceed to cut that down, strip all of the bark, and haul it into the living room of my apartment.
From there, I proceed to hand shave with a scalpel thousands of slivers of wood, into a large pile, about 6 feet at the base per 50 boxes. I have to be careful not to let my dog get in it this time, because last time it was a nightmare. I'm still finding bits and pieces in the couch cushions. From there I add several reams of paper, and put it all in my industrial blender with deionized water. From there I take it and pour the pulp into a mold I have prepared and press it into one outer sheet of the cardboard. I then make a second sheet, and carefully glue it to the first sheet in a ripple pattern. From there all I have to do is apply a third sheet, and I have one box almost ready to ship. Alas, I have about 110 boxes to ship, and some of a larger size that will require a new mold and more material. I hope that the wood I have gathered will be sufficient, as last time I went out it was raining and I slipped with my chainsaw in hand and put a nasty gash in my leg as well as ripped my shiny new Old Navy jeans. Fortunately I know first aid and was able to staunch the bleeding before passing out.
Following a box being completed, I have to hand paint the outside print because I do not own an industrial cardboard printer, nor does it showcase the care I put into my group buys. For you see, that measly $20 markup is all I have going in this world, and I need to make sure everyone gets their money's worth. Once the painting is completed, I fold the boxes along the design I have created to forge a wonderful looking box, that holds about 300 keys. Alas, my work is not done. I must apply the adhesive and removable strip to the closing flap, so that not a keycap gets lost. When dealing with such incredibly unique items, failure to deliver the goods in whole is not an option. This is a very messy and dangerous process, as the adhesive when mixed creates a great deal of flammable gases, for which I do not have a respirator and my fire extinguisher is ill equipped to handle a large explosion. Never fear, even when high as a kite, I observe several precautions and fortunately I have never smoked. Once the adhesive has safely been supplied, I cut the non stick backing with my crayola brand zig zag scissors for added flair, and apply it to the adhesive. Unfortunately I am not a perfect human being, and fail to apply it before the adhesive touches one of the other flaps on the box. In the end, one in every 5 boxes never sees the light of day, but this failure rate has been deemed acceptable for my own sanity.
All in all, it takes quite a bit of sacrifice, but in the end, I do it gladly for this community, and in return I ask but a $1 handling fee for each box shipped.
I hope you understand why I must get started now, as only having 2 weeks to prepare really puts the pressure on.
In fact, I better head out and go find a good tree right now, I'm sure the moon will show up sometime and guide my way to the tree in my destiny.
Cheers,
Dave out.
