Thanks! Can’t wait😍
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I’m waiting for my K2 and VS as well. 
Hi Ryan,
What torque spec settings are you using or recommend for screws? Also any recommended torque screwdrivers?
We’re using 4-5 kgf/cm. I’m using a Sumake ED-212P1, which would be overkill for most people, but Wiha makes some nice manual ones, I believe
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Just got into the topre game… anyone know if there will be R2 for this
Anyone want to sell theirs?
I’m trying to move away from group buys/pre-orders, and I should have a second first-come-first-served batch of these for sale in about a month or sooner: VHS, Aperture, and K2. As always, stay tuned to my email list. 
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oh perfect! I just signed up! thanks man!
When should we expect custom finishes? Is that still a month out or no? I think I’m being lazy by asking here and not emailing but I’m pretty sure there are a few here in the same boat.
They’re all done with the exception of one or two that we had re-worked for maximum cosmetic quality, which we should get back soon.
A bunch of shipments all came in recently and we’re just processing through all the stuff that we need to get out, so might be a few more days before we can get these out, but they’re in hand and in the shipping queue. Feel free to email for specifics on your particular order.
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Nice! Looking forward to this!
Are there any custom finishes people have ordered that you think turned out particularly well?
Also, has anyone ever ordered a custom with a hammertone finish? I have a nostalgic soft spot for that style of finish from old tackle and tool boxes, but I’d be interested in knowing if you thought it was a aesthetic fit with your general design language.
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I don’t know why I checked Norbauer’s store today, but I saw a heavy-9 in Royal Wrinkle and snagged it!!! 
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Finally assembled my Heavy-9 with the new mill-maxed PCB – it’s a dream. I initially thought the north-south orientation of the ‘+’ and ‘Enter’ switches on the numpad may have caused issues in stability since there is no plate between the stabilizers for the switches latch onto, but the combination of mill-max sockets and the stabilizers took care of things. Just something to note for those who plan to keep the stock fc980m plate.
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Phenomenal! Very, very hard to go wrong with Matte Retro.
I also second @4thebirds’s question to @norbauer as to whether there were any standout custom finishes (across any case, really) that caught his eye!
Feel like I need more Motorsport or Matte Retro Heavy-9 in my life 
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The color is fantastick. But quick q… why does it look like the caps are sticking up on the board? The shot on the web store has a similar angle and they sit lower in that shot. Guess it’s just a weird angle? Anywhoo, can’t wait to get Retro fridge heavy 9 as well!
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Man I just checked the website and only the Royal Wrinkle and Veracity steel is available…I think the K2 is sold out.
It went by so quickly 