Yea I printed this guys files he made for a keycap tray, I havent populated it yet so idk what the max amount it can support it but it seems to be big enough.
I dont have any experience with the harbor freight version but the only reason I got the pelican case was because of its measurements. I had to fit a giant Rama u80 in there and that determined how deep I needed a case to be. Pelican is top quality but also much more expensive
I moved into a new apartment across the country and built myself a couple cabinets and a desk. Now I can finally unpack and sort my keyboard things. I also have 2 box shelves to put up on the walls.
Still have to unpack my keyboards into the top drawers and print more switch containers. Everything’s still a mess but it’s getting there…
Thanks! Haha yeah, baltic birch mills nicely and has some of the best consistency and strength. It’s not too bad actually, about $111 a sheet locally, but I did use some leftover that I got for $95/sheet.
Small investment compared to the keyboards
Very nice storage solution! This is exactly what I need to do, build myself at least 2 big dressers like that. One for caps & parts & another for KBs. My collection is way to big nowadays & has basically spilled all over my hang out room. I do have things organized but it’s mostly in stacks of boxes which isn’t the most aesthetic solution, & they’re starting to take up too much space.
Thanks! I love seeing collection photos too, if you ever do get that sorted!
My stuff was all in uhaul boxes and a big pelican hardigg case and I couldn’t stand it anymore.
Still have so much sorting to do lol I basically just dumped everything into the drawers. Well, most, I still have like 15 boxes of keycaps to figure out. Wondering which sets to keep in original packaging and which to transfer to the 5 pbtfans trays
Being a painter & carpenter by trade I have thought about using some of my old toolboxes for KB parts storage. I really need to clean them out good to do that though & keep getting lazy about it. Something like this that I can get multiples of & that stacks is ideal though! Thanks for the heads up!
Working on some more storage. I have a number of keyboards that are lightweight plastic or wood that need storage solutions but do not need a large, hard storage case.
I’ve been looking for an affordable solution and I think I may have it.
The newer Cannonkeys medium neoprene cases are nice and don’t take up too much room. I’ve found at least 20 of my keyboards that will fit in that case. Likewise, if I add a shelf to my storage closet, I should be able to stand 20 of these upright.
Similar in concept to @Manofinterests originally shared storage photo below:
I’m fairly sure it would be cost prohibitive to buy 20 cloths from Cannonkeys ($100). But I should be able to get 2 wraps out of each 44in yard of fabric (cut in half would be 22x18 which is good for all of these smaller boards).
So I need 10 yards of fabric, which is less than $50. They even sell precut pieces that are 22x18 at Walmart that are 10 for $12.50. So that’s just $25!
Ooh. I just had another good idea. Instead of buying fabric, I’m going through my closet. I can get a 22x22 square from the backs of old shirts. So that’s free and cleans up clutter
Unfortunately my fabric scissors have been used for paper cutting in recent years and they are garbo now. So I’ll have to invest in a new pair or attempt to sharpen them. Probably a new pair
Really slick ideal here! I’ve been slowly trying to get hard shell case for all my boards, but vintage boards have proven to be problematic. There is no hard shell cases designed specifically for keebs that fit most vintage boards & other options are super expensive. This might be the perfect solution for all but the heaviest of my vintage boards! Since most of my vintage boards are all plastic, I have the same needs you’re trying to address here. Gonna copy your homework if you don’t mind bud!
I got 10 done today. I’m not super happy with it, but it works. At most I would only put 8-10 max in a row without a divider. I didn’t want to spend money on something like a book end or file divider, but the thinner cloth wraps lack structure, making it difficult to pull cases out quickly once you reach that 8-10 number.
Even though they are light and plastic, putting several together does start to build up a bit of pressure on the boards.
Need to wait to see how straps change the feel before I change course. But not much money invested so far so I’ll keep an open mind. Also, bonus points for reusing old clothes. I hate donating them because I feel like there are piles of unwanted used clothes at most donation stores.