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back2root — 32GB HMS Victory USB Key
Published: 2012-03-01 13:18:03 +0000 UTC; Views: 7466; Favourites: 108; Downloads: 0
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This is a particularly special key, it is my first USB key made from historic wood.I hand carved the chassis out of oak taken from the HMS Victory ship. I have integrated a high quality 32GB USB stick. It features a unique mechanical movement created from individual watch parts salvaged from irreparable movements. A red LED light has been incorporated to the design, which flashes when in use. A brass face plate has been added to surround the USB connector. The key comes complete with a lid hand carved to represent the bow of the ship.
The keys comes in custom packaging with a paper provenance as proof of authenticity as shown in the bottom photo. I also will be including an oxidized iron nail I removed from the original wood which is featured in the top photo next to the USB key.
This item will soon be available for purchase.
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Comments: 31
if you reserve this for me i will mail you a human thumb (0)_(0) *slicing noise*
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im watching you /:[ i will not have another piece be stolen er bought out from under me again
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This is amazing!! and Your whole gallery is out of this world!! O_O XD LOL
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Yet another great piece made with precise & delicate detail, I would be honored to buy this piece &/or another piece to call my own
Keep up the good work & I look forward to owning 1, maybe more someday
-RB
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That is very very cool. My brother is a serious naval history buff, Especially for things of the Royal Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy. If these aren't too far out of my price range, I may have to buy him one for next Christmas.
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Hands dow my favorite one of yours yet. As always the design is great, but the history that goes along with it makes it that much more awesome. Nicely done.
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Where and how did you end up getting that particular piece of wood to do that with?
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Do the gears and little parts move?
I've always wondered that about your fancy USB sticks.
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Hi there, thanks for your interest. Up to now, all of the gears on my items have been static/cosmetic. However, I'm working on three new designs that will have many moving parts. You can expect to start seeing them within the next three months!
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Oooo, intrigued! This is very cool, you have a little piece of history there.
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Thanks Gillian. Your support, as always is very welcome!
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Gorgeous! And i love the way you've incorporated 'history' to the piece!
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Thank you! I think history & provenance adds so much value to items - it makes them far more special.
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Remember Trafalgar..!!!
One of your finest pieces, I do think.
Probably gonna be one of your most expensive as well.
Betting it will be worth every penny.
Excellent.
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Thanks man - I'm really pleased with how it turned out!
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Damn, you sell them too fast. By the time I see this, it's already sold, 5th time now. Can you do "special order"?
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Hey there, I haven't listed this one on Etsy yet as I haven't finished the packaging! I'll probably Upload it at the weekend. If you send me your email address I can add you to my mailing list - I always send out a mail a couple of hours before listing! Best of luck!
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Right on, cool. I'll personal message you my email address. I've been trying to get one for 6 month or more now. Thanks.
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This is a very, very special piece. You make incredible things, my friend, good work. (:
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Thanks man! I actually felt quite a lot of pressure with this piece, knowing how rare & special the wood is, but I'm delighted with how it worked out... Thanks so much for your kind words!
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