Okay, let’s talk about this f2-60 case I got my hands on. It feels like ages ago now, but I remember the whole process pretty clearly.
Getting the Thing
First off, getting this case wasn’t exactly a walk in the park. You know how these things go, limited runs and all that. I managed to snag a spot, paid up, and then the waiting game began. Seemed like forever, checking for updates every other day. When that shipping notification finally hit my inbox, felt like Christmas came early. The box arrived, pretty hefty actually. Unboxing it was nice, everything packed neat and tidy. No fancy frills, just the parts, well protected.
Looking it Over & Planning
Pulled all the pieces out. The main aluminum parts felt solid. Like, really solid. Good weight to them. Checked the finish, looked pretty clean, no major dings or scratches, which was a relief. You always worry about that with metal cases coming from far away. It came with the top and bottom case pieces, a plate (I went for aluminum, kept it simple), the PCB, some screws, and the little rubber gasket strips. Standard stuff, but felt like good quality.
Before putting anything together, I had to figure out the guts. I decided to use:
- Some tactile switches I had lying around, lubed ’em up myself.
- Durock V2 stabilizers, did the usual prep work on those too – lubing, clipping if needed.
- A simple set of keycaps I liked the look of.
Nothing too crazy, just wanted a nice, reliable build for daily typing.
Putting it All Together
Alright, assembly time. Started with the stabilizers. Popped those onto the PCB first. Always gotta make sure they’re clipped in right and feel smooth, hate rattly stabs. Then I put the PCB onto the plate, started pushing the switches through the plate into the hotswap sockets on the PCB. Took a while, making sure every pin was straight and went in properly. Bent pins are the worst.
Next up was the gasket situation. Stuck those little rubber strips onto the plate edges, top and bottom. This part was a bit fiddly, gotta get them aligned just right. Then, carefully placed the whole plate/PCB assembly into the bottom case piece. It just kinda rests in there on the bottom gaskets.
Put the top case piece on. It fit snugly over the plate assembly, sandwiching it between the top and bottom gaskets. Flipped it over carefully and put in the screws from the bottom. Tightened them up bit by bit, going in a criss-cross pattern like you do with wheels on a car, trying to get even pressure. Didn’t overtighten, just snug.
The Final Result & Thoughts
Last step, slapped the keycaps on. Plugged it in. Success! All the keys registered when I tested them. Phew.
Typing on it felt… good. Really good, actually. The gasket mount gives it a slightly softer feel, not harsh like some older integrated plate designs. It sounds nice too, pretty thocky but not obnoxiously loud, partly thanks to the solid case and the lubed switches. The weight keeps it planted on the desk, no sliding around.
So yeah, that was my journey with the f2-60. Took some waiting, a bit of careful assembly work, especially with the gaskets, but overall, a smooth process. It’s a fantastic feeling case to type on day-to-day. Simple, heavy, feels premium. Definitely happy I went through the trouble to get it built up.
