DIY Wooden Keyboard Wrist Rest for Keychron K4 Mechanical Keyboard

DIY Wooden Keyboard Wrist Rest for Keychron K4 Mechanical Keyboard
I decided to try out a mechanical keyboard with my new work from home desk setup and am really liking the Keychron K4 keyboard that I bought but it was lacking one small thing that I decided to make myself from some scrap wood : a wrist rest for better ergonomics. I am really happy with how this simple project turned out.
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[@helderblsba]

Nice! This is exactly how I make my wrist rest but without all this tools, just a bow saw and a sharp switchblade.

[@ben-uy1ud]

This video is excellent in all respects - from how you actively engaged the audience to your fine ,smooth and shining produce ! The end product looks way better than the online options and you enjoying the process made it all the way more watchable. Excellent video again!!

[@CanCraneDoIt]

Wow thank you so much! It has been one of my favorites to do so far!

[@theresamclaird1572]

I am waiting for stain to dry after making one myself. Shellac is a great idea. I think I am going to apply a couple of coats myself. I wish I had watched your video before building mine. Thank you for the great instruction!

[@gerarldlee]

even more better than the commercialized keychron wooden palm rest

[@8IETE]

This was such an awesome and inspiring process. Thank you for sharing.

[@kevin.molina]

Great video! I just got the K10 and will definitely be making a rest just like this one! Great job!

[@MakeItSo]

Nice, buttery smooth WFH setup!

[@CanCraneDoIt]

So smooooooth!

[@miguelalvarado9043]

Thanks! Working on my own right now ☺️

[@bimalnaik9616]

So... clean work.

[@q011519]

Great video! I just bought the V2 version of this keyboard for work and I plan on making a wrist rest as well, I'm made to already for my personal computer. I'm still newish with wood working and you taught me the use of the fine steel wool and the mineral spirits for cleaning. Didn't know I could do that, thank you!

[@CanCraneDoIt]

Thanks so much! Hope it turns out well!

[@Lambrodor]

Beautiful work. Absolutely stunning!

[@CanCraneDoIt]

Thank you!

[@ranakhandkar]

Thanks for the inspiration, mate!

[@tako9709]

Great Video ! I love it and I will try to do more or less the same thing. Continue and thanks !

[@evildhex]

Wish I had the tools to make my own wrist rest. This is better than the ones being sold online.

[@avinashT350]

Beautiful piece of wood work that is! And yes that loud clicky keyboard sounds fun too. 😀

[@CanCraneDoIt]

So satisfying

[@MajikManX]

Nice job, looks really good.

[@thatonedamnguy9524]

Ay this was very helpful for making my own wood wrist rest, thank you !

[@CanCraneDoIt]

Thanks, I’m glad to hear that!

[@prottentogo]

that's a real nice peace of wood

[@Starboy-op7ue]

So well made and well demonstrated, I even felt the kind of passion while watching it being made

[@CanCraneDoIt]

Thank you!

[@FishdaTV]

This looks really nice and slick! 👽👌 Thank you for the idea.

[@CanCraneDoIt]

Thank you!

[@savasyn]

Nice piece! Great to see the Bosch still in service, too. Really glad it found such an excellent home. No blade guard, or even a riving knife though?? Be careful!

[@RetroPlus]

I am going to make one of these out of oak, super nice work

[@rafael.medeiros.moreira]

Muito bonito, parabens!!!

[@heldertavares6636]

Great work, will make one similar to my keyboard, thank you for the inspiration.

[@CanCraneDoIt]

Let me know how yours turns out!

[@shadowracer1259]

Great quality vid!

[@CanCraneDoIt]

Thank you

[@arihzaibrahimmusa]

absolutely nice video, and how you make that wrist rest, really like it!

[@Unjustified_Bot]

The video was very engaging. You interacted with the camera and gave links to everything. I'm not into woodworking at this time, but it has sparked my interests with watching this video. Thanks. You earned a sub.

[@CanCraneDoIt]

Thank you for your kind words

[@Goodvibesgallery]

That came out spectacular! Super satisfying watching all the TLC you put into it. It also let me know beyond the shadow of a doubt that I cannot make this, as 120 grit is my version of "fine" sandpaper 😂

[@CanCraneDoIt]

Thanks! 😂 I don’t wanna know about your TP usage then :)

[@Goodvibesgallery]

@@CanCraneDoIt That all depends on the time of year and how dry the foliage is 😂

[@tarkismetkaya2529]

İt is very nice 👍

[@acrock21]

i hate how so many companies are not including palmrests with their keyboard design these days... such as logitech.i use my keyboard in my lap due to my set up and an attached palm rest is absolutely essential.

[@zwxyer]

If anyone in the mechkey enthusiast community wants a wrist rest, they usually have a favourite they will use, and don't appreciate the extra cost a extra wrist wrest attaches. Also they buy various keebs so it's not really practical to get a seperate wrist rest for every keyboard. Also that wrist rest might not be best quality or material preference. Like imagine you had to buy mouse keyboard combo everytime, you wouldn't want that.

[@acrock21]

@@zwxyer what i have is the logi k800 lesser of a wrest rest and more of a built in extension of the keyboard which acts like a wrest rest… never the less they dont have options for them anymore… its becoming more like an extinct dinosaur… it makes it easier to carry your keyboard (which i do A LOT) without unwanted mashing of buttons. Either way when i upgrade to my next board i guess ill have to build some hokey looking base and screw my 200 dollar keyboard to it… ffs I would keep my k800 but i need a board that will connect to 3 devices and i would like faster charging, more battery life… The other side to my complaint is that these companys are getting so damn cheap with everything even their charging cables are so freaking short they are almost useless… logi in particular use to be so generous in sending an extra extension… dead are the days of customer care.

[@pedrocunha6680]

Really nice, a good improvement would be do a groove for the rubber.

[@nefitru]

I need this for my K4. wish I had the tools and space to make it myself.

[@lautarovasta1583]

very nice , for the mouse did you make one ?

[@Dani-qj1zc]

Thank you so much! this helped me a lot, new sub and like

[@CanCraneDoIt]

Thanks!!

[@soulspirit8687]

This wrist wrest is too good for this keyboard tbh

[@CanCraneDoIt]

😂 Thank you

[@jupamoers]

The music reminds me of Wakanda :D

[@HattoSora]

"omg so smooth" Not me after shaving my you-know-whats

[@hairtoss7975]

It added extra thocc, nice job.

[@pdimor]

A million times better than what Keychron will sell you. I have one of their wrist rests, and it's not awful, but it is also warped and not worth $35

[@Kyle-sn9lf]

I second this.

[@yidezhu293]

NNNice, I just bought the same keyboard and plan on DIY a wrist rest, hopefully my local hardware store can cut wood pieces for me

[@CanCraneDoIt]

Great idea! They definitely should be able to! Hope it turns out well for you!

[@samuelmiddendorf7902]

Super cool. I plan on doing the same thing, if I wanted to paint a quick little pattern on it, at which point would I do that? I’m assuming I would probably do it right before I apply the lacquer...? Thanks.

[@CanCraneDoIt]

Thanks! Yeah I would do that after the majority of the sanding before the finish and a light sand after the finish to smooth everything over

[@samuelmiddendorf7902]

@@CanCraneDoIt thanks !!

[@HeadshotChen]

Great video bud! Don't have any shellac on hand, do you think polyurethane will work well? Another question, it's been a few months so how's the finish now?

[@CanCraneDoIt]

Thanks! Yeah I think you could use some spray poly, or regular poly if you like, I have seen people use spray poly the same as shellac with some light coats that dry pretty fast. The finish is holding up really well, there is one small spot that maybe didn't get as much finish as the rest that could be touched up

[@TheHotrod03]

nice video, but that sound/music gets really old FAST. I ended up skipping portions just because it was getting rather annoying. Nice wrist rest though. I will be making one soon.

[@NimnoXVideos]

As someone who has a commercial product and looking to refinish, hows the shellac held up long term over usage?

[@CanCraneDoIt]

It could use a little touch up now about two years in mainly worn near where my left wrist rests

[@natphil8377]

the keeb sounds so hollow, ear-gratingly loud like a typewriter, and high pitched/pingy. also, the 1800 layout is too cramped i personally could never

[@Phil_Goodman]

this is nice compared to those 20 dollar walnut ones you find on etsy

[@nanthiny8634]

First get a proper keyboard, a custom one that is >< . That aside that's one hell of a wrist rest, nicely done !

[@bhgemini]

How did the shellac hold up these past 2 years?

[@CanCraneDoIt]

It’s getting to the point where I think it could use a light sanding and a fresh coat, most of it has held up well but there is getting to be a bit of a dried out feeling under one of the wrists

[@timminsarmwrestlingconnect]

Did the shellac hold up?

[@CanCraneDoIt]

2 years later now. It’s getting to the point where I think it could use a light sanding and a fresh coat, most of it has held up well but there is getting to be a bit of a dried out feeling under one of the wrists

[@captaininja6818]

Are wooden wrist rest comfortable after long periods of time?

[@CanCraneDoIt]

I am a year and 6 months into using it now, and with heavy use being my day job is on the computer all day and its been wearing with me nicely and haven't had any discomfort the only thing I have been doing it trying it with different keyboards. I think I might in another 6 months give it a light sand and maybe a fresh coat of finish

[@Dinkin_Flicka]

Some say, to this day he's still sanding that wrist rest.

[@CanCraneDoIt]

😂

[@mxhika6172]

What wood is it

[@CanCraneDoIt]

This was a piece of walnut I had laying around

[@LetFreedomSPK]

make a wooden wrist rest for using mouse. I have nice piece of walnut that i want to turn into it but dont know how to go about it.

[@CanCraneDoIt]

Oh that’s an interesting idea! I don’t think a rest would work for the vertical type mouse that I use but def would for a regular I think

[@LetFreedomSPK]

@@CanCraneDoIt Well I finally made my own and finished it with Danish oil, considering adding a light poly finish with a cloth. Can I get and update on the Shellac? Have you noticed any wear, patina, or discoloration?

[@CanCraneDoIt]

@@LetFreedomSPK I should maybe post an update good idea. I think after a year of wfh use there is some slight wear in the areas where my palms wrest the most could use a light refinish

[@rafael.medeiros.moreira]

Linda a cor

[@est495]

1200 grit? And I thought 180 fine.

[@spectralvoodoo5233]

30 bucks for a bit of wood? Wow

[@anonymouse9593]

most people just use one sand paper that is for wood and this guy use 100s of sandpaper of different grit.

[@zinrau3267]

Crane did it

[@CanCraneDoIt]

:)

[@Dhampirekar98k]

Sell me one please