Submitted by Regolith_ t3_yon5wy in MechanicalKeyboards
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OaklandCollushittum t1_ivf6lkw wrote
100%. though he should be careful if he uses stains along with a clear polyurethane coat. If he wants to add color to it I'd recommend using a gel stain because how inconsistently pine can suck up regular penetrating stain.
Wanye2020Kest t1_ivf7fi0 wrote
The key is to raise the grain with a bit of water and sand it down with 120 grit, then use pre-stain before staining. It's all about the preparation; just make sure to sand it well. This will pretty much completely prevent stain blotching.
Void_Of_Galaxies2727 t1_ivh7fo9 wrote
Now the question is how to protect it, because pine, from my experience in woodshop classes, takes damage easily depending on what happens to it, my recommendation is everything you said, then after that, putting a couple of coats of epoxy resin on it. That's what I was thinking about doing to my desk after talking to my old woodworking professor a week ago. It's just what to use, probably fast curing crystal clear resin. That's just my idea though, to preserve something to make it last longer, y'know?
Chrollo283 t1_ivhsdjm wrote
I've been thinking of doing this same thing with a couple of light resin coats. My worry is around air bubbles forming and I don't have a vacuum chamber to remove the air before applying
If you have any tips, I would love to hear them!
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solracarevir t1_ivft712 wrote
To be honest, the wristpad too good for being made by someone who don't know it needs to be sealed.
timtucker_com t1_ivgpk28 wrote
Having just went through the process of doing a few custom wrist rests like this over the last few days, it's not worth sealing up until you're sure that you've gotten the ergonomics right.
Far better to work quickly & test it out for a few days first to see if the angle / height / depth are off at all.
My kids wound up with new wrist rests on their keyboards after I realized from an initial attempt that I really needed at least 4" of depth.
FinancialTea4 t1_ivgl65s wrote
I would suggest an oil finish like tung oil. If sanded correctly it'll be like satin and not stick to the skin. This is the finish I prefer on my guitars and bass guitars for that very reason.
timtucker_com t1_ivgqr1k wrote
My experience with tung oil has been that it takes forever to cure, though.
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livingston3 t1_ivey9f1 wrote
Sounds like you have an amazing dad!
obi318 t1_ivf66or wrote
Love this layout. Which keeb is this?
quefky t1_ivfm7ie wrote
Looks like an Epomaker SK71
adamgeo1 t1_ivfw0hs wrote
SK71. I have this board, and while the layout is unique and cool, there is a gripe I would be aware of. It doesn’t seem like a big deal, but the backspace key being 1u to the left of its usual position makes me almost always hit NumLock instead of itself
puanonymou5 t1_ivlakst wrote
Was already trying to convince myself this would be the perfect compact work board, but trying to wrap my head around the bindings after changing keycaps. That bit tells me I should not get them, because I will hit that NumLock every time, or learn and screw up muscle memory for every other board.
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xxInsanex t1_ivfe3tm wrote
Looks good, like these guys i'd recommend giving it a stain or at least apply a sealant to help preserve it
zlance t1_ivfg38n wrote
Can we get more pics? I need to make myself one
Regolith_ OP t1_ivfm5oe wrote
8 cm large, 2 cm thick and 31 cm long
DrunkAtBurgerKing t1_ivfq6ih wrote
You can reply with pictures now???
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ArifumiTheVoyager t1_ivevybn wrote
Keyboard specs
Cooncey t1_ivfsgml wrote
Knot bad Dad!
..sorry i had to
TheSound0fSilence t1_ivfhrzi wrote
What keyboard is that?
quefky t1_ivfmcco wrote
Looks like an Epomaker SK71
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Regolith_ OP t1_ivkoss2 wrote
The Epomaker GK73X
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RolesG t1_ivfghg7 wrote
epic
jBjk8voZSadLHxVYvJgd t1_ivft94a wrote
Gonna use, oil-based paints
'cos the wood is piiiiiiineee
VentureQuotes t1_ivfh8nk wrote
Bob Vance got me this perfume in Orlando. It’s made from real pine.
NorthCoast11 t1_ivkee6o wrote
You've got a lot to learn about this town, sweetie.
camilatricolor t1_ivjmwoe wrote
Your dad made a great job.... it looks so clean
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SukoKing t1_ivgihgk wrote
a good stain and varnish would do it nicely
Apex_Cole t1_ivgm3s4 wrote
Man I wish it wasn't made out of pine, tends to be a cheaper softer wood more prone to damage, you can actually dent it simply by digging your fingernail into it, very nice looking and I would also heavily recommend at least finishing it with a protective mineral oil or clear poly coat.
macguhloo t1_ivgppeb wrote
Ouch!
Anonona91 t1_ivgrc3x wrote
What's your keycap set bud?
wcafc t1_ivh9yy8 wrote
Nice! How do you like the layout of the sk71? Do you find it difficult or annoying to use?
home_decor_passion t1_ivhewtg wrote
Check this out https://artwaal.com/product/pine-wood-keyboard-wrist-rest-support-for-mechanical-keyboard/
The finishing is so good. I only order from this site.
Tiny_Peanuts_ t1_ivhldmh wrote
I want a keyboard like this just wish it has the additional plus & enter key on thee numpad. FRL 96% is a beauty.
HenrikTJ t1_ivhryia wrote
Thats awesome!
AverageElaMain t1_ivii092 wrote
Was pine a good material to use for this? I usually hear of oak being used instead, unless im mistaken. Pine is a much lighter and a less dense material. I'm not a carpenter and could be mistaken, so I'm just curious
Void_Of_Galaxies2727 t1_ivimaqp wrote
From what I've tried, a torch, alcohol misting ( like from a spray bottle) or even better, a heat gun, works amazingly, I don't have a heat gun, so I use a hair dryer on high for a couple of minutes and give it a rest because sometimes hair dryers like to reset the outlets in my house. But if you have access to a heat gun, and you do it outside, it works better than and is safer that the torch/ mini flamethrower. But if you're doing small resin castings, a mini torch whole be alright to use, but it doesn't always get rid of the air bubbles.
MustGame995 t1_ivizrbt wrote
stain it in grey
Noodlething t1_ivj7g2q wrote
Smash
meatydp t1_ivjx7xy wrote
Looks nice but you really shouldn't be using a wrist wrest, it's going to give you tendonitis.
nobody23x t1_ivf02yu wrote
Look into at least sealing it or staining and then sealing it. Your skin touching it will discolor it heavily.