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Published: 2009-09-18 20:49:49 +0000 UTC; Views: 13321; Favourites: 366; Downloads: 0
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So this is Mechanical Memory key Number 6. It's taken approx 10hours mainly due to the detail (In my opinion this is the most detailed key I've done so far!) & having to strip down so many ancient pocket watches - I think I probably used parts from around 5 different pocket watches (from relatively new ones to watches over 100 years old).The key is made out of Ebony - the wood is beautiful but so damn hard - Its like carving stone! . it has approximately 27 Ruby's which look great when the key catches the light, & when the Keys plugged into a USB, it glows green from underneath the gears. I'm really quite chuffed with this key as it turned out great.
Just to clarify, the gears themselves do not move, but the light gives the appearance of movement. I'm hoping that in the future I will get the gears to move, but currently its not possible. I hope you like it!
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Amazing work!!!!!! I do appreciate itοΌοΌοΌοΌοΌοΌsoοΌοΌοΌimpressiveοΌοΌοΌοΌ
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I wonder, does one get to kind of pick or guide how the end result of these could look like (where the cogs are, the general shape of wood around the usb) or what they are made of (wood, I mean)?
Gawds, you have a good camera to take photos like that! XP (mainly that middle one 
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it's unreal cool thing!!!
I WHANT IT TO MY BIRTHDAY))))
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What memory stick did you use exactly? Just wondering...
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I tend to use Kingston memory as a rule (although I think its Toshiba that manufacture the memory itself) as its incredibly reliable, fast in both read & write times & seems to always be considerably smaller than other sticks of the same capacity. I have however used Sandisk, Dane-Elec (once again - very fast) & Corsair sticks. Hope that helps - is there any particular reason that you ask?
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Man... This is making me want to take off the casing on my USB to make a casing like that!
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Your keys a a brilliant work of mechanical art. Keep up the good work!
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NIce! I've seen this thing were there was a beetle exoskeleton, and someone had stuck cogs and wheels and stuff in side so that it looked mechanical (and it cost over a 1ooo $): this kind of reminds me of that. Just without the beetle.
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Amazing, you got something going on, beside tons of talent, I really see a lot of potential and possibilities on this, I guess you leave it up to everyone's imagination ^^
Great craftsmanship, no words can describe how great your work is ^^
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Do you make these gears by yourself? i'm a art student looking for small gears for a jewlery project and am not sure where to start... i've taken apart wind up clocks, looked for free music boxes online... and planned several trips to the mall to get sprocket gears, but none are as small as the ones you have here. Any tips? thanks so much for reading! i love your art!
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Like it? ... if I had money I'd buy it and wear it ...and use it as a usb key too.
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oh my god all your little clockwork designs are gorgeous * n *
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wow, that's fabulous. like jewelery and art and technology combined.
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I would pay it just so I can have it *A* AWESOME!!
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whoa, that's so COOL *___________*
really awesome job **
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Hey man, I saw one of your keys being Featured at the bottom of the page, and I thought
"Hey, that's pretty damn cool. I'll have to look at his stuff."
And I must say I am COMPLETELY amazed with your craftsmanship. I checked out your online store, and I was sad to see that it is out of stock.
How much do these flash drives sell for? I will most definitely buy one once I can afford to pay for all the hard work and beautiful materials you put into it.
Can't wait to see more!
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Wow; I must say that this is exquisite. From the list of materials though, this must cost untold amounts!
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Wow, this one is gorgeous. Totally love it. Do you ever sell these at all? Just curious. 
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Is there any chance you could make those USBs purchasable?? I would love to have one of those!
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I want one so bad! Do you have an Etsy or anything?
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Your attention to detail has definitely paid off, the bold edges and corners absolutely pop. Originality at it's best.
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that rocks! love the ornateness of the piece.
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Even without movement, it's an amazing concept, and you execute it brilliantly. I think I'd wear it as a necklace more than I would use it for its actual purpose.
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