Making of a CW Morse Code Straight Key "The Titan"

[@AnthonyJones-vk6xq]

Outstanding..........really a piece of art !

[@Cardassiaprime]

That Sir was the most interesting craftsmanship video I have ever seen, and thus appreciate the work involved.well done.

[@kellyklaask7su990]

Thank you for those kind comments!

[@ZIGGIETHEGREATEST]

I ordered a Titan Jr. Recently and cannot wait to get my hands on it. I looked at many straight keys over time and kept coming back to this page. Superb work and worth the wait!! De Dave K3FT

[@kellyklaask7su990]

Thanks Dave! After I finish the one I’m working on now, yours is next! 73.

[@rockywr]

I was a military telegraphist but never became a 'ham' however, I do like the look of this key and wondered about the tension compared with the older keys in the 70's. One I hated was where a huge block of metal with a morse key was attached to our legs in the back of a land-rover using old valve HF transmitters.

[@thequarantinecatholic]

I received mine so quickly after placing the order and it is just beautiful !!!

[@paulhastings3109]

Outstanding craftsmanship

[@bobkins270]

Very beautiful and excellent craftsmanship!

[@kellyklaask7su990]

Thank you very much!

[@martyyoung598]

I’m not a machinist and always wondered how knurling a screw head was done. Now I know, thanks! Nice work.

[@kellyklaask7su990]

Thank you sir!

[@m.a.4542]

You made the machine come to speak! Charming work, congratulations! I visited your site and was impressed by the other woodworking projects you have done as well! Your club and fellows are very lucky to have you! 73... TA2NUH

[@kellyklaask7su990]

Thank you very much!

[@m.a.4542]

@@kellyklaask7su990 Using magnets is also a very good idea. I saw the video you demonstrated how they work. Keeping the second magnet hidden under the surface definetely looks more classy. Thumbs up!

[@giulioscaroni663]

Fantastic job, Maestro Kelly. Many thanks, much much to learn. 73 de IK2DED

[@RobMacKendrick]

Key and video both exquisite worksmanship. There's something incredibly restful in watching that key slowly come together to that music.

[@kellyklaask7su990]

Thank you sir for your kind comments!

[@adammiller6451]

Great workmanship!

[@Laikeen]

Very fine job, best 73 from F5HUP

[@carter7349]

You sir are a master lathesman. Awesome product.

[@kellyklaask7su990]

Thank you very much!

[@giriphotog]

Beautiful. Words Can't express how talented u r.

[@kellyklaask7su990]

Thank you very much!

[@Chris_KS5KY]

Very beautiful work, makes me wanna get proficient in CW even more. I'm trying not to get sucked into collecting keys but your work is a must have for sure. Btw, that song is stuck in my head now. 73, KS5KY

[@closeoutsaleusa5322]

I own two of Kelly's keys. They're not only works of art, but they have great balance and feel. de KE7LOY

[@micjam1986]

big thumbs up for your beautiful work.. great video!!

[@kellyklaask7su990]

Thank you very much!

[@josephg.izaguirre776]

Truly craftsmanship! Club is indeed lucky to have you! Mentor others!

[@wolfmonk9d]

That's definitely nice to have a proper machine park. To some extent, I even envy you since I have neither one nor place for it. 73 de R2ATO

[@wolfgangpalme3709]

impressive video, the problem for the common" homebrewer is that what R2ATO is saying.

[@SeaJay_Oceans]

Wallnut wood? That's the nicest - deep rich colors and excellent grain.

[@kellyklaask7su990]

Thank you. The wood is actually padauk.

[@jerryuhte1284]

Congrats very nice !

[@ZURAWEL1]

Good afternoon! I'm Radio Amateur PY1MAA. I live in Brazil. I will be visiting my daughters next week in Los Angeles. I would be flattered to have one. I would like to buy your beautiful telegraphy key. How much does it cost to ship one to LOs Angeles? Grateful.

[@AverageRetiredGeek]

Great looking key and a nice video.

[@kellyklaask7su990]

Thank you sir!

[@patton28277]

You're a talented guy. 73's KC4TP

[@kellyklaask7su990]

Thank you sir!

[@t123ooth]

WoW~!

[@union310]

Is that just regular Super glue holding your magnet in?

[@kellyklaask7su990]

Early on that's what I used but now I use red Loc-Tite.

[@pitpuppies]

nice work

[@Varianna12]

This by far my favorite You Tube video. Fantastic.

[@kellyklaask7su990]

Thank you very much!

[@Varianna12]

You're welcome! Ordered my Titan key this AM. 73!!! K4TIN

[@alewank1]

A delicate piece of art!73s de LW8DRU!

[@kellyklaask7su990]

Thank you!

[@BrightBlueJim]

"20 hours of work" My first thought was, OMG, how much are you charging for these?! But the price isn't bad at all. Clearly a labor of love.

[@kellyklaask7su990]

Thank you. Yea, I'm certainly not getting rich on these. I'm in it mostly for the entertainment value! :)

[@LaurentF4FSG]

Wonderful ! ! !

[@glynhicks]

Do you have any dimensions for this key please

[@kellyklaask7su990]

9 1/2"L x 3"W x 2 3/4"H. Thanks!

[@davidvail6738]

impressive 73's KC7RZS

[@intersolutionsco.8629]

Kelly this is beautiful key. One day i will get one for myself, but for God sake - move your wet sander away from these recipticals!!! ;-) de W9POL

[@kellyklaask7su990]

LOL! Those receptacles make for a "shocking" experience!

[@intersolutionsco.8629]

Hi hi... good job Kelly! 73's

[@davidvail6738]

or add GFCI to your circuit and have exterior gang boxes with covers

[@micwell2247]

you used your rapid traverse !!!!

[@snakeman2506]

this is a bloody awesome project, im just getting going with ham and cw but i hope i can do something like this one day. 73 vk3frjh

[@kellyklaask7su990]

Thank you for your kind comment!

[@williamtustin4490]

I don't own a machine shop

[@kellyklaask7su990]

Neither do I.

[@48kornbinder19]

Wow, that's very impressive. de NF7T......

[@kellyklaask7su990]

Thank you Jake! 73 K7SU

[@ik8isg]

Bravissimo! 73 de ik8isg Raf 😊

[@kellyklaask7su990]

La ringrazio molto sir 73 K7SU

[@ricardoaltamiranoduarte4348]

WELCOME TO PERU SR. I CAN BUY..!!????

[@kellyklaask7su990]

Let me check to see what shipping will be to Peru. Thanks!

[@kellyklaask7su990]

Looks like around $70 to ship from US to Peru.

[@closeoutsaleusa5322]

Great video Kelly. I love the keys you've built for me... de: KE7LOY