类型: IC
作者: laploom_o_doom
发布时间: 2020-11-13
13:42:33
更新时间: 2020-11-17 11:25:19
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=109585.0
Hi Geekhack Community!
I recently decided to
combine a few interests to fulfill a personal need and,
after a fair bit of interest from members of the mechanical
keyboard enthusiast community, I was convinced to offer my
services as a leather and wood craftsman.
Design
After
not being satisfied with many commercially available wrist
rests, I decided to take things upon myself and create a
simple and functional piece to make lengthy sessions at a
desk more enjoyable without sacrificing aesthetics. By using
beautifully grained domestic and exotic hardwoods and
coupling them with high quality leathers from reputable
French, Italian and American tanneries, I was able to create
a functional item that is visually appealing and a pleasure
to interface with.
Manufacture
Being a small shop
without large machinery or CNC capabilities, I set out to
design an item that I could produce in-house to keep cost to
a minimum while elevating the appearance of the final
product to be higher than a typical weekend DIY project.
Wood
and leather elements are created by myself so there is a
great deal of customization to allow for each custom piece
to be as unique as the user. Typical pricing is expected to
be $60-80.
Specifications
Dimensions
4 inch
(10cm) deep with a 5 degree angle. Widths will vary from 60%
up to Full Size. (Pricing will vary slightly to account for
extra materials associated with larger rests.)
Wood
Walnut
and Curly Maple - High quality Rubio Monocoat will provide a
durable matte finish that can be taken to a satin level if
so desired.
Leather
Italian Badalassi Carlo Pueblo
Black, Brown and Natural - This high quality Italian
vegetable tanned leather has a distinct texture to the
finished side that gives it a unique rustic look and feel
that patinas nicely with use.
Italian Conceria Walpier
Buttero Black, Brown and Natural - This high quality Italian
vegetable tanned leather has a smooth surface on the
finished side that gives it a highly refined look and feel
that patinas nicely with use.
Leather is secured to
wood using high quality Japanese glue to prevent the
chemical smell associated with other cements. (Durability
testing is ongoing. Separation does not appear to be a
concern particularly due to the static nature of the
interface.)
To allow for a finely tuned height, leather
feet will be available. (These are currently in the
development phase and will be made available to order as a
neutral height or as a riser for higher profile cases.)
Personalization
Fine
decorative hand stitching will be offered to make each piece
reflect the user’s personality and desired aesthetic using
high quality Fil au Chinois French Linen Cable thread. (The
option of stitching directly to the wood is being explored
though may require a heavier thread for the sake of
proportionality)
Each rest will be numbered with a
brass plate affixed to the rest at no charge corresponding
to the order in which each request is received.
Exotic
wood and leather color requests are welcome! I will do my
best to source materials responsibly to keep pricing
reasonable while making sure ethical forestry practices are
adhered to.
Survey
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1407fDmToFIVfi7eYw1lSVUAGzPCk7hjYcuOC1wwv5_8/edit