Author Topic: [IC] Custom Engraved Brass Keycaps (Read 31502 times)

frogamic · « **Reply #50 on:** Sat, 07 September 2013, 07:26:35 »

I'd get one with a raised brass knuckle on it

kenmai9 · « **Reply #51 on:** Sun, 08 September 2013, 13:59:53 »

Quote from: LechnerDE on Fri, 30 August 2013, 08:00:09

Quote from: kenmai9 on Sat, 10 August 2013, 00:32:01
Can I get one with a Darth Vader etching? That would look so badass..

+1

I wouldn't mind a storm trooper either

I just had a brilliant idea.. Darth Vader... over marijuana leaf background.. on brass... /dead

frogamic · « **Reply #52 on:** Mon, 09 September 2013, 07:42:21 »

I made a couple of possible designs in Inventor, if possible I'd like to get the knuckle duster one, if you're still making these.

Photekq · « **Reply #53 on:** Mon, 09 September 2013, 09:12:28 »

Quote from: frogamic on Mon, 09 September 2013, 07:42:21

I made a couple of possible designs in Inventor, if possible I'd like to get the knuckle duster one, if you're still making these.

Still in kinda semi-beta phase, so they aren't readily available (yet). Knuckle duster looks really nice though

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #54 on:** Mon, 09 September 2013, 09:15:23 »

Brass knuckle brass cap looks incredible haha

HesterDW · « **Reply #55 on:** Sat, 14 September 2013, 22:53:25 »

Definitely interested. I would love to have the Half Life lambda on one of these.

Tym · « **Reply #56 on:** Sun, 15 September 2013, 03:49:53 »

Quote from: HesterDW on Sat, 14 September 2013, 22:53:25

Definitely interested. I would love to have the Half Life lambda on one of these.

+1

That's genius, although if he calls and wants it too be a one-off that's fine.

AlexJP · « **Reply #57 on:** Sun, 15 September 2013, 13:21:29 »

I want!

Sephiroth · « **Reply #58 on:** Sat, 21 September 2013, 04:12:44 »

what a geek! awesome!!

sherryton · « **Reply #59 on:** Sat, 21 September 2013, 04:51:47 »

These looks so odd... I am in!

Puddsy · « **Reply #60 on:** Mon, 23 September 2013, 16:17:17 »

I'd buy a few. Probably get some weird looks from everyone at school, but dammit they look too good.

acer589 · « **Reply #61 on:** Wed, 02 October 2013, 22:09:36 »

**** looks expensive.

tjcaustin · « **Reply #62 on:** Wed, 02 October 2013, 22:11:34 »

Any chance you could get these cut with a topre stem?

Photekq · « **Reply #63 on:** Thu, 03 October 2013, 02:35:45 »

Quote from: tjcaustin on Wed, 02 October 2013, 22:11:34

Any chance you could get these cut with a topre stem?

I'm sure it could be done. I would like to get the MX design perfected before I try it though.

Photekq · « **Reply #64 on:** Wed, 09 October 2013, 14:39:02 »

I need a tester. (currently have 3 testers, need 4) Keycap will be made for you in the next few weeks. It'll cost around £30-35+shipping. You can choose normal engraving, negative engraving (like the starwars one) and you can ofc have your own design.

PM me if interested.

nubbinator · « **Reply #65 on:** Wed, 09 October 2013, 14:45:19 »

Quote from: Photekq on Wed, 09 October 2013, 14:39:02

I need a tester. (currently have 3 testers, need 4) Keycap will be made for you in the next few weeks. It'll cost around £30-35+shipping. You can choose normal engraving, negative engraving (like the starwars one) and you can ofc have your own design.

PM me if interested.

Damn, if I had the money, I'd be all over that. They're dead sexy.

HesterDW · « **Reply #66 on:** Wed, 09 October 2013, 14:55:28 »

Awesome, PM'd.

phetto · « **Reply #67 on:** Wed, 09 October 2013, 14:59:37 »

possible winkeys? what height are these compared to gmks?

Photekq · « **Reply #68 on:** Tue, 29 October 2013, 16:44:58 »

Few more that got made :

Hard to make the first one out since it's a bad photo - it's cthulu.

danielucf · « **Reply #69 on:** Tue, 29 October 2013, 17:07:53 »

Can't wait till I can officially buy some. Are they going to be limited numbers or what ever production can support?

Photekq · « **Reply #70 on:** Tue, 29 October 2013, 17:19:29 »

Quote from: danielucf on Tue, 29 October 2013, 17:07:53

Can't wait till I can officially buy some. Are they going to be limited numbers or what ever production can support?

I really can't say at the moment. I am just working on making the design perfect at the minute.

sprit · « **Reply #71 on:** Wed, 30 October 2013, 03:42:31 »

Great! Really fascinated.

HPE1000 · « **Reply #72 on:** Wed, 30 October 2013, 11:24:19 »

A planet express logo would be sweet

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #73 on:** Wed, 30 October 2013, 18:04:10 »

Quote from: HPE1000 on Wed, 30 October 2013, 11:24:19

A planet express logo would be sweet

Where were you with these ideas when I was picking a design for my cap?? That would have been a great idea.

HPE1000 · « **Reply #74 on:** Wed, 30 October 2013, 18:49:26 »

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 30 October 2013, 18:04:10

Quote from: HPE1000 on Wed, 30 October 2013, 11:24:19
A planet express logo would be sweet

Where were you with these ideas when I was picking a design for my cap?? That would have been a great idea.

I was stupid enough not to be a member yet

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codyeatworld · « **Reply #75 on:** Wed, 30 October 2013, 18:49:56 »

code key please!

edit: 666th post

sprit · « **Reply #76 on:** Wed, 30 October 2013, 22:57:22 »

이뻐 이뻐요 !

이뻐 이뻐요 !

Photekq · « **Reply #77 on:** Fri, 08 November 2013, 14:15:46 »

Found this in the total mess of folders and photos that is my desktop. Pretty cool I think. Shows hoffman's star wars cap mid-machining. I know cpt will love this one..

MOZ · « **Reply #78 on:** Fri, 08 November 2013, 14:25:36 »

Quote from: Photekq on Fri, 08 November 2013, 14:15:46

Found this in the total mess of folders and photos that is my desktop. Pretty cool I think. Shows hoffman's star wars cap mid-machining. I know cpt will love this one..

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How long does it take for one of these to be machined on average, I know it depends on the design, but a rough estimate.

Photekq · « **Reply #79 on:** Fri, 08 November 2013, 14:29:01 »

Quote from: MOZ on Fri, 08 November 2013, 14:25:36

Quote from: Photekq on Fri, 08 November 2013, 14:15:46
Found this in the total mess of folders and photos that is my desktop. Pretty cool I think. Shows hoffman's star wars cap mid-machining. I know cpt will love this one..

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How long does it take for one of these to be machined on average, I know it depends on the design, but a rough estimate.

I really have no clue, sorry. My machinist is currently away so I cannot ask him.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #80 on:** Fri, 08 November 2013, 14:43:09 »

Quote from: Photekq on Fri, 08 November 2013, 14:15:46

Found this in the total mess of folders and photos that is my desktop. Pretty cool I think. Shows hoffman's star wars cap mid-machining. I know cpt will love this one..

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YES, MORE MACHINING PORN PLEASE <3

Quote from: MOZ on Fri, 08 November 2013, 14:25:36

How long does it take for one of these to be machined on average, I know it depends on the design, but a rough estimate.

If that is a manual mill, I would say it would take me about two or three hours for just the top side design, depending on how complex the design is. Total time for me and my skill level is probably 5-8 hours, depending on how much material is being removed. I'm also not pro at the mill so my judgment could be way off.

Photekq · « **Reply #81 on:** Fri, 08 November 2013, 14:48:42 »

It isn't a manual mill. It's CNC.

I'll see if I can send you some more machining porn cpt, although I don't have any more keycap related machining porn, so I'll keep it out of this thread

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #82 on:** Fri, 08 November 2013, 14:50:38 »

Oh if it's CNC I bet it's about 2-3 hours total for something like that. My best guess XD

And machining porn is always accepted

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #83 on:** Fri, 08 November 2013, 16:24:31 »

Quote from: Photekq on Fri, 08 November 2013, 14:15:46

Found this in the total mess of folders and photos that is my desktop. Pretty cool I think. Shows hoffman's star wars cap mid-machining. I know cpt will love this one..

Show Image

IT'S GORGEOUS! Machining porn is so great. Lovely to see a mid-machining shot of that cap. :D

HPE1000 · « **Reply #84 on:** Fri, 08 November 2013, 16:45:33 »

I am going to need one of these eventually.

Photekq · « **Reply #85 on:** Fri, 08 November 2013, 18:25:02 »

Quote from: MOZ on Fri, 08 November 2013, 14:25:36

How long does it take for one of these to be machined on average, I know it depends on the design, but a rough estimate.

It takes around 2 hours total. That includes cutting it down to size on a lathe, polishing it, and also all the tool changing on the router.

MOZ · « **Reply #86 on:** Fri, 08 November 2013, 18:26:06 »

Thanks!

noisyturtle · « **Reply #87 on:** Thu, 14 November 2013, 00:38:12 »

Got mine today, and I gotta say it looks incredible in person. You did a great job on these and it fits perfectly snug on the stem, not too tight and not at all wobbly. Gonna post some pics and short review tomorrow

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #88 on:** Thu, 14 November 2013, 01:21:11 »

My new brass cap came in! Teaser pics below. Will post more when I get the chance to do a proper photo shoot.

DSC02388 by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

DSC02389 by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Photekq · « **Reply #89 on:** Thu, 14 November 2013, 02:33:02 »

Quote from: noisyturtle on Thu, 14 November 2013, 00:38:12

Got mine today, and I gotta say it looks incredible in person. You did a great job on these and it fits perfectly snug on the stem, not too tight and not at all wobbly. Gonna post some pics and short review tomorrow

Great to hear! Looking forward to pics from you and Hoff!

HesterDW · « **Reply #90 on:** Thu, 14 November 2013, 21:49:47 »

Looking forward to Hoff's professional pics, mine won't do it justice. It does indeed look incredible in person.

noisyturtle · « **Reply #91 on:** Thu, 14 November 2013, 23:22:39 »

They look fantastic in person. I had some trouble photographing it because of the level of detail

r3n_uneducated · « **Reply #92 on:** Thu, 14 November 2013, 23:24:44 »

nice one.

a "Full metal alchemist" icon could be nice on this

Photekq · « **Reply #93 on:** Fri, 15 November 2013, 12:39:31 »

Thanks for posting pics noisy and hester. Happy to see they arrived safely. Only nubbs' is still in the mail!

And yeah noisy, that engraving is hella hard to photograph. You did a good job on that photo for sure.

Quote from: r3n_uneducated on Thu, 14 November 2013, 23:24:44

nice one.

a "Full metal alchemist" icon could be nice on this

Ooh yeah, I like that one!

nubbinator · « **Reply #94 on:** Fri, 15 November 2013, 12:46:34 »

Quote from: Photekq on Fri, 15 November 2013, 12:39:31

Thanks for posting pics noisy and hester. Happy to see they arrived safely. Only nubbs' is still in the mail!

I know. I'm wondering why it's taking so long. It's said that it's being sorted in L.A. for a while now.

Photekq · « **Reply #95 on:** Fri, 15 November 2013, 12:47:36 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Fri, 15 November 2013, 12:46:34

I know. I'm wondering why it's taking so long. It's said that it's being sorted in L.A. for a while now.

Any idea what day I sent it? I don't have records of PMs I've sent..

nubbinator · « **Reply #96 on:** Fri, 15 November 2013, 12:54:43 »

Quote from: Photekq on Fri, 15 November 2013, 12:47:36

Quote from: nubbinator on Fri, 15 November 2013, 12:46:34
I know. I'm wondering why it's taking so long. It's said that it's being sorted in L.A. for a while now.
Any idea what day I sent it? I don't have records of PMs I've sent..

The tracking info says you sent it on the 5th. USPS received it in L.A. on the 8th. I just looked it up on the USPS page again and it looks like it finally arrived at my local post office. Hopefully I'll get it in the next day or two. Looking at the tracking info on the USPS page, it looks like it was at the L.A. customs center/sort facility for a week before going on the L.A. sort facility. Sometimes customs is insane. At least it's not the three weeks in customs some people regularly get.

Photekq · « **Reply #97 on:** Fri, 15 November 2013, 12:56:37 »

Customs.. :/

Oh well, at least it's at your local PO now.

HPE1000 · « **Reply #98 on:** Fri, 15 November 2013, 14:01:48 »

soon...

taylordcraig · « **Reply #99 on:** Sat, 16 November 2013, 19:15:16 »

Oh god. I might have to buy these once they're on sale.

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Author Topic: [IC] Custom Engraved Brass Keycaps (Read 31502 times)