Hi!
I am looking for tray mount 65% cases. I have some 65%-PCBs from some years back still unused in the drawers, and I want to use them for some trial builds (testing layouts).
So I’m trying to get my hands on 65% tray mount cases.
Any shape or color might be interesting, just let me know what you have 
In case (pun inteded) that’s relevant for you and for shipping, I live in Norway.
Surprisingly Adafruit carries them in the US if you are in the US and want to avoid tariffs. Otherwise you can order a YMDK case like the ZJ68.
I am assuming your PCBs are the older Tada68 compatible type.
If not then those cases may not work.
Null Design has nice wooden cases. She’s just started a Rev2, but there are some Rev1 in stock still
The R2 GB is very tempting. I’ve wanted a Null case for a while. I wonder if she’ll run a R2 for the 60%…
I also offer 65% wooden cases, in various wood essence. Everything is custom made, so if you need specific measurements to fit your PCB, I can accomodate that. If you’re looking for specific wood essence, I can also see if it’s available at my provider.
I love the selection on your site. I also spent a little time in the Montreal area several years ago, and I love that area. Having been there in all four seasons, I can also say that if anyone has experience with weather-based wood movement, it would be Quebecois. How have you found your CNC (I think they’re CNC… god-tier shaping if they’re not!) solid wood cases to hold up to changes in temperature and humidity, and do you factor movement into your designs? Do any of the wood species have more issues than others?
I’ve always been wary, but I wouldn’t want to let unexamined conventional wisdom override real world experience.
Hey, thanks for the good words. Yep, Weather is always a subject of discussion in here ;).
There is no CNC involved, everything is made by hand with hand and table router.
You’re right that wood can always be affected by a high level of humidity. One of the key is to work with adequately dried wood at the begging. If you buy a plank stored outside and work it right away, it will warp for sure.
I’ve been working on a daily basis with my own built keyboards for more than a year now and haven’t had any issues. A very humid environment might be a challenge, as it would be for any electronic…
That is extremely impressive. If they’re not trade secrets, I would love to see some of your jigs and tooling setup.
My own router table is rudimentary, a plunge base bolted to the bottom of my table saw’s extension wing, with a sacrificial fence clamped to the saw’s fence.
Sure, I’ll try to take a picture and post it here!
Thanks for the suggestions so far.
I think for the layout trials I’ll go for some cheap option like the cases on adafruit.
If I’m happy with the layout I’d go for something with better material and build quality, never properly tried a wooden case…
@hnkbd I’ve been browsing your homepage a little, and you have quite some gorgeous cases. But I’m wondering: The screw posts in your cases fit your PCBs (of course), but they seem different to the “typical” 65%-PCBs (like let’s say kbdfans kbd67rev2), which all share the same hole positions.
I assume it would be possible to make your cases with differnt hole positions, but would it change the cost (much)?
@63N You’re right, as I use my own designed PCB, the screw holes are position differently. In my main design, I do not use screw posts. Especially with compatibility in mind, I went a different way. I use self driving screws (provided with the case) that tap directly into the wooden case, to pre-drilled pilot holes. The use of small washers with each screws ensures the right spacing between the PCB and the case. In that regard, there’s no problem adjusting the pilot holes to standard KBDfans screw placement (at no cost). With that being said, would’n be a problem neither to customize a case with compatible screw post, with a minimal customization fee (10-15 buck).
This is exactly where I’m positioning my business, as I’m not into mass produced, standard keyboard, but instead leaning into hand made, one of a kind pieces.
If this is of interest for you, after your trials, don’t hesitate to reach out, we’ll work the details together: info@hnkb.ca
Wow thinking rationally and not spending before you know you like something. Are you sure this is the hobby for you? 
Oh, it is
I’ve already spent so much money on keycaps this year… just because they MIGHT be part of some future project…
In a way you could say that I thankfully “can’t” spend more money on the hobby right now.
Not because I’m out of money, but because I’m in the middle of a big relocation process, and I’m afraid that parcels would get lost while I’m on the move…
I already have a list of things I’m going to buy “spontanously” as soon as the relocation is done.
It’s called “planned impulsivity” 