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Mechanicallee Keyboards Wood Keycaps (4-Pack)
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Mechanicallee Keyboards Wood Keycaps (4-Pack)
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Made entirely of walnut, these keycaps from Mechanicallee are a great way to customize your favorite board. CNC machined and finished by hand with boiled linseed oil—which enhances the color of the wood and helps protect it—these caps will last just as long as standard plastic ones Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downMechanicallee
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Mechanicallee
Jan 27, 2017
Some of you have expressed some concerns with the caps you received. These keycaps went through the same steps as in the past: CNC, bandsaw cuts, sanding, and finishing as all the previous orders. This process is the same as the samples shown. In fact, the profiling/curve process on the Zebrawood keycaps was improved slightly from the photographs shown by using a new sanding jig that makes the profile smoother and more accurate due to feedback received during the drop.
A ton of work and time was put into the order so it surprised me that a few of you weren’t happy. I was really proud of how they came out. Quality control is very important to me so I’ve spent a lot of time trying to replicate any issues expressed.
It appears some of the orders were cut with a different bandsaw blade that gave an undesirable effect that appeared unfinished. I have corrected this issue by using only 14+ TPI bandsaw blades. As far as fitment goes, that shouldn’t have been affected by this, but I am happy to replace those as well. I will also attempt to document the process that the next drop’s keycaps go through and how they look at each step for transparency. They look quite gnarly up until the end!
Finally: If you are unhappy with your caps, please email me at returns@mechanicallee.com and I’ll send you a new order using the finer-toothed blades only. I stand by all of my products and I am always looking to improve.
TLDR; 1. Only finer-toothed blades will be used from this point on 2. if you aren’t satisfied with your caps at all please email me at returns@mechanicallee.com 3. I will document the process of manufacture, during the next drop, for transparency
-Lee
TLDR; 1. Only finer-toothed blades will be used from this point on 2. if you aren’t satisfied with your caps at all please email me at returns@mechanicallee.com 3. I will document the process of manufacture, during the next drop, for transparency
-Lee
rmendis
48
Feb 8, 2017
MechanicalleeI'm taking a chance on these because of your post. Hoping for the best.
fouras
359
Dec 23, 2016
Those zebrawood ones look seriously misshapen. Can we expect the final product to be the same?
Mechanicallee
73
Mechanicallee
Dec 25, 2016
The bottoms of the caps are CNC'd. The tops are entirely handmade. Each cap is unique but we've never had any complaints on assymetry or the like. It might be the angle of the photo or the key not being fully depressed. Either way, we'll make sure to achieve as much symmetry as a handmade process allows!
Mechanicallee
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Mechanicallee
Dec 25, 2016
The bottoms are CNC'd and the tops are entirely handmade. Zebrawood requires a more in depth process and is a tougher wood to work with, hence the price difference. Glad you like em!
saab__gobbler
97
Feb 10, 2017
Here are some pictures from the last batch of the walnut keycaps. I also have the Zebrawood set, I can post pictures of them if there are any requests =]
saab__gobbler
97
Feb 12, 2017
prashcrHere ya go =] I got both sets because I was worried about the zerbrawood being too tall to use for wasd (they're meant for row 1, and do fit row 1 very well), and they were. Been using the walnut for wasd & they're great, just the tiniest bit taller than row 2 & 3 (which I like), nice texture & they look nice there. Saving the zebrawood set for a six shooter, whenever 1up ends up getting the kits in stock.
Mechanicallee
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Mechanicallee
Feb 14, 2017
Post CNC Processes:
All returns from the previous drop have either been delivered or are on their way. Any questions, just ask! -Lee
All returns from the previous drop have either been delivered or are on their way. Any questions, just ask! -Lee
Axiomatik
78
Feb 16, 2017
MechanicalleeJust received my replacements from the previous drop. HUGE improvement! Caps are very evenly sized and sanded. Great work @Mechanicallee
derhp
173
Dec 23, 2016
Mechanicallee
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Mechanicallee
Dec 25, 2016
The size difference would be very small. The walnut plateaus are designed to be an average key height and to work anywhere on the keyboard. Slightly smaller than the tallest keys, slightly taller than the smallest.
derhp
173
Dec 26, 2016
MechanicalleeOk thanks for the clarification, I will probably be buying these. :)
BrainFlush
6860
Aug 2, 2017
Just a suggestion.
Coat the underside to prevent flakes from going into people's keyboards.
Otherwise, keep going and improving.
Mechanicallee
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Mechanicallee
Aug 2, 2017
BrainFlushThe undersides are coated with spray lacquer to mainly add strength/stability to the stem but it also has the effect of capturing stray fibers -Lee
BrainFlush
6860
Aug 2, 2017
MechanicalleeI did not know that.
I just recently heard that some wood flakes off. Not from you directly. Just wood caps in general.
Glad to hear you've got preventative measures in place.
I just recently heard that some wood flakes off. Not from you directly. Just wood caps in general.
Glad to hear you've got preventative measures in place.
skysaberx8x
113
Oct 12, 2019
sorry if this is a stupid question but I want to verify; are these key caps compatible with box switches (new or old batch)?
Mechanicallee
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Mechanicallee
Jan 3, 2020
skysaberx8xNot a stupid question at all! No, my keycaps are only designed to work with standard, cross stem-only switches. The excess wood is necessary for strength.
SpencerL
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keeb weeb
Oct 8, 2019
lailokenCreating emails for products that are limited can be a good idea, I can relay that suggestion to our marketing team. My concern is that they are focusing more on the drop collab and group buy products rather than the ones that sell out fast from inventory. Let me poke engineering and see if they can create a subcategory that curates all limited time sales in one section so you can be sure to act as fast as possible.
Mechanicallee
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Mechanicallee
Aug 2, 2017
KarnatThe undersides are sprayed with lacquer for protection and strength. The tops/sides are coated in boiled linseed oil. -Lee
Plywood
2
May 27, 2017
3 months and 2 weeks is how long it took to get these and the quality control is terrible. They are different heights, one of the caps isn't sanded on one edge. Two of the caps have sides that instead of tapering down have an abrupt flat edge for some reason. Based off of the old comments there were issues the last time these were featured but I decided to take a gamble and I lost. I really hope massdrop doesn't bring these back because the manufacturer clearly still can't handle the responsibility.
Mechanicallee
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Mechanicallee
May 29, 2017
PlywoodI’m troubled that you weren’t happy with your keycaps. Almost all the finishing processes were tweaked this time around to improve quality, and especially, consistency. Handmade products inherently have inconsistencies, but that is part of their allure. If you would like replacement keycaps, shoot me a DM or email me. -Lee
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