Available now! In stock ready to ship one of a kind keyboards. Handcrafted gummy O-ring mount boards that give an incredibly soft and bouncy typing experience. Made from genuine broken skateboards and epoxy. Very limited units in black, pink, and white. Link in bio!
Special commission with one of the prettiest walnut pieces I’ve ever worked with sent by @turntwoodpullers . Swipe to see the original slab. The transformation from start to finish is the most enjoyable part of what I do. How do y’all think this board turned out?
I’ve been prototyping and testing pet furniture out of pure necessity and am excited to share some unique customizable pieces. I found myself having to replace cat furniture made from low quality materials every few months due to wear. I wanted to build something that actually looks good and holds up over time. My cats feedback has been a big part of the process in designing aesthetic and functional pieces.
I’ll have a small collection to share soon. Sending a few pieces to creators and locking in a release date for the first drop.
#catfurniture
Ever wondered what a wood keyboard would sound like? The Wood Bakeneko65 from @functional.co and @cannon.keys
The group buy is over but be on the look out for extras possibly.
Specs:
Wood Bakeneko65
FR4 Plate
HMX Retro R
@keykobo Nama Chocolate
No foams
Felt @keebmat
#bakeneko #woodkeyboards #keyboards #desksetup #soundtest
Wood Bakeneko65 by @functional.co and @cannon.keys .
Topped with @keykobo Nama Chocolate
Fun fact - the Bakeneko60 was my first board in the keyboard hobby. Really cool to see it comes back to life in a wood variation.
I've never tried a wood keyboard before, and I thought this would have a very muted and muffled sound profile. Surprisingly it wasn't that at all. Actually had some good acoustics to it considering it's made completely out of Maple.
The only thing I wish was different - locked layout. We need split backspace, 7u, and step caps at a minimum in 2026. I guess this helps keep the price lower but I would bet most are willing to pay more to get the layout they use most.
Unfortunately this board was sent to close to the GB ending but be on the lookout for extras (if any)!
#bakeneko65 #woodbakeneko #functionalco #cannonkeys #woodkeyboards
The most difficult part about making a keyboard out of wood is warping. What’s keeping these boards from moving? Here’s some back story on how these boards are made and what makes them special.
Cutting a pocket out of a solid block of wood can sometimes cause the board to cup. Removing material unevenly creates an imbalance in internal stresses which can cause the milled side to pull and warp.
Each one of these boards are constructed from a multi layer stack made from four separate pieces of genuine hardwood. Each piece is designed to fit together and make a singular unit. This layered design helps prevent warping and minimizes wood movement over time.
The outer frame is crafted from live edge maple locally and responsibly sourced from the Pacific Northwest. The slabs are first naturally air dried and then kiln dried to achieve optimal moisture levels which also play a major role in keeping wood warp at a minimum.
Every piece is milled flat before machining. Once each slab is surfaced, it is cut to its final dimension before assembly.
The internal standoffs are made from separate pieces glued into both the base and the inner case. This method provides a clean, strong edge for the O-ring to rest on while minimizing tear out. Fine detailed cuts are prone to chipping when milled from a single block, so this multi piece construction ensures cleaner results. The base plate also features a recessed perimeter edge, allowing the outer maple case to sit slightly below the inner case and create the multi shelf profile. This edge also provides a stronger glue up and even depth throughout.
Each piece is then glued and clamped together, with any excess glue carefully wiped away. The boards are left to cure for 24 hours before moving on to final sanding and finishing.
Once the boards are fully assembled, a custom angled jig on the CNC surfaces the bottom access to a 6-degree typing angle. The boards are then hand finished using orbital and hand sanding, progressing through grits from 120 to 400. Finally, each board is branded and treated with an oil finish, producing a smooth, vibrant, and protective finish.
🚨 Red Alert 🚨 Pairing bold keycap sets with wood boards makes the contrast really pop.
Last slide shows a bit of the build process. The keyboard is made from multiple pieces rather than a single block to help prevent wood movement and create a cleaner finish. Internal stands are separate pieces glued into the base and inner case, forming a strong edge for the O-ring to rest on while reducing tear out on fine cuts.
What keycap set do you like on wood keyboards?
