Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We made a wood mechanical keyboard inspired by Scrabble pieces! Go to buyraycon.com/evanandkatelyn for 15% off your order! Brought to you by Raycon. Check out the tools we used below! ๐
๐ Other sponsors:
Glowforge: get up to $500 off a Glowforge laser cutter here glowforge.com/evanandkatelyn # glowforgepartner
Stepcraft: check out our Stepcraft CNC here stepcraft.us/shop/stepcraft-m-1000-cnc-system-203546
Files for the keyboard if youโre interested:
For Patreon members: patreon.com/posts/keyboard-files-72069072
For YouTube members: youtube.com/post/UgkxqD982nAJEKdEZ0uWNH7ngKydaKTMT97b
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TOOLS & MATERIALS (affiliate & sponsor links)
Glowforge laser cutter glowforge.com/evanandkatelyn (sponsor)
Stepcraft CNC stepcraft.us/shop/stepcraft-m-1000-cnc-system-203546 (sponsor)
Thick draftboard shop.glowforge.com/products/draftboard?variant=39434532126818
Keyboard kit amzn.to/3yJ1KoQ
Keyboard plate amzn.to/3oJldQt
Maple veneer amzn.to/3Jl0zzN
Walnut Veneer amzn.to/3Q70MZE
Purple heart veneer amzn.to/3OLYY79
Veneer variety pack 1 amzn.to/3Sh43am
Veneer variety pack 2 (where the pink was) amzn.to/3BuWlUc
Paper transfer tape (to protect against burn marks on top) amzn.to/3JhovEf
3m adhesive backing (to add adhesive backing to veneers that donโt have it) amzn.to/3Jh6iXm
Key switches stupidbulletstech.com/products/gazzew-boba-u4-silent-tactile-white-top-with-slot
Hot swap mechanical keyboard kit amzn.to/3QbeI4z
Positioning board plate amzn.to/3Sd1dU2
Wood finish amzn.to/3zrThG2
Heat set inserts amzn.to/3zNjsbA
Clear 3D printing filament amzn.to/3cQeq4W
Spray finish (for keys) amzn.to/3Bttyzk
Wood finish (used on the case) amzn.to/3BsJbHt
CNC router bit amzn.to/3cWqDVB
Prusa mini 3D printer prusa3d.com/product/original-prusa-mini-semi-assembled-3d-printer-8
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๐ฝ Reddit reddit.com/r/EvanandKatelyn
๐ฅ FILMING GEAR (affiliate)
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๐ผ MUSIC
Deuces, Investigations, Hep Cats, Gymnopedie, Nano Hoedown, Impromptu in Quarter by Kevin MacLeod
Additional music from the YouTube Audio Library
Retro Party by Rafael Krux
Jailbreak, Smooth Criminal, by John Bartman Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 License
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
We made a wood mechanical keyboard inspired by Scrabble pieces! Go to buyraycon.com/evanandkatelyn for 15% off your order! Brought to you by Raycon. Check out the tools we used below! ๐
๐ Other sponsors:
Glowforge: get up to $500 off a Glowforge laser cutter here glowforge.com/evanandkatelyn # glowforgepartner
Stepcraft: check out our Stepcraft CNC here stepcraft.us/shop/stepcraft-m-1000-cnc-system-203546
Files for the keyboard if youโre interested:
For Patreon members: patreon.com/posts/keyboard-files-72069072
For YouTube members: youtube.com/post/UgkxqD982nAJEKdEZ0uWNH7ngKydaKTMT97b
Not a Patron yet? Join here: patreon.com/evanandkatelyn
Not a YouTube Member? Join here: youtube.com/evanandkatelyn/join
TOOLS & MATERIALS (affiliate & sponsor links)
Glowforge laser cutter glowforge.com/evanandkatelyn (sponsor)
Stepcraft CNC stepcraft.us/shop/stepcraft-m-1000-cnc-system-203546 (sponsor)
Thick draftboard shop.glowforge.com/products/draftboard?variant=39434532126818
Keyboard kit amzn.to/3yJ1KoQ
Keyboard plate amzn.to/3oJldQt
Maple veneer amzn.to/3Jl0zzN
Walnut Veneer amzn.to/3Q70MZE
Purple heart veneer amzn.to/3OLYY79
Veneer variety pack 1 amzn.to/3Sh43am
Veneer variety pack 2 (where the pink was) amzn.to/3BuWlUc
Paper transfer tape (to protect against burn marks on top) amzn.to/3JhovEf
3m adhesive backing (to add adhesive backing to veneers that donโt have it) amzn.to/3Jh6iXm
Key switches stupidbulletstech.com/products/gazzew-boba-u4-silent-tactile-white-top-with-slot
Hot swap mechanical keyboard kit amzn.to/3QbeI4z
Positioning board plate amzn.to/3Sd1dU2
Wood finish amzn.to/3zrThG2
Heat set inserts amzn.to/3zNjsbA
Clear 3D printing filament amzn.to/3cQeq4W
Spray finish (for keys) amzn.to/3Bttyzk
Wood finish (used on the case) amzn.to/3BsJbHt
CNC router bit amzn.to/3cWqDVB
Prusa mini 3D printer prusa3d.com/product/original-prusa-mini-semi-assembled-3d-printer-8
๐ Our favorite tools/materials on our Amazon page: amazon.com/shop/evanandkatelyn
๐ ๏ธ All our favorite tools: evanandkatelyn.com/tools
Want more E&K videos? We have more channels:
๐ฎ Gaming: youtube.com/evanandkatelyngaming
๐๏ธ Podcast: youtube.com/evanandkatelynpodcast
๐ฎ Gaming Uncut: bit.ly/ekuncut
๐ซ E&K 2: youtube.com/evanandkatelyn2
๐ซ E&K Uncut: youtube.com/channel/UCdq4aWLdfL6BSkkMjkxuAlw
๐บ Twitch live streams twitch.tv/evanandkatelyn
โ Clips youtube.com/c/EvanandKatelynClips
SOCIAL/SUPPORT LINKS
๐ต Patrons can watch our Aftershow here patreon.com/evanandkatelyn
๐ Merch shopevanandkatelyn.com
๐ธ Instagram & ๐ฃ Twitter: @evanandkatelyn
๐ฌ Discord discord.gg/evanandkatelyn
๐ฝ Reddit reddit.com/r/EvanandKatelyn
๐ฅ FILMING GEAR (affiliate)
bit.ly/eandkfilminggear
๐ผ MUSIC
Deuces, Investigations, Hep Cats, Gymnopedie, Nano Hoedown, Impromptu in Quarter by Kevin MacLeod
Additional music from the YouTube Audio Library
Retro Party by Rafael Krux
Jailbreak, Smooth Criminal, by John Bartman Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 License
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.






![BUY vs DIY - Recreating This Viral โCat Ballโ
For this Buy vs DIY we tried making this viral cat ball product! Thanks to our sponsor Squarespace, go to https://www.squarespace.com/evanandkatelyn for 10% off your first purchase. Check out the tools we used below! ๐
๐ Other sponsors:
Rockler: want the largest selection of woodworking tools? Rockler has you covered. Check out what we used in todayโs video below and browse their selection here: https://bit.ly/EK-Rockler
Want behind-the-scenes content? Check out the Aftershow for:
โข More thoughts on laser cutter vs doing things by hand
โข What it was like doing woodworking again
โข Why we did cardboard instead of twine
โข Eggs vs circles
โข What could we have done to get Joobie to like it?
โข How does this compare to other cat projects?
Patron members watch it here: (link coming soon)
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TOOLS & MATERIALS (affiliate & sponsor links)
Rockler taper jig https://www.rockler.com/taper-straight-line-jig
Rockler small parts holder https://www.rockler.com/rockler-small-piece-holder
Rockler glue brush https://www.rockler.com/shop?w=glue+brush
Rockler glue brush PLUS tray https://www.rockler.com/rockler-3-piece-silicone-glue-application-kit
Wood glue https://www.rockler.com/titebondreg-original-glue-optional-sizes
Sawstop table saw https://www.rockler.com/shop?w=sawstop
Rockler router table https://www.rockler.com/rockler-cast-iron-router-table-with-promax-fence-rock-steady-stand-dust-bucket-kit-and-pro-lift-bdl
Electric scissors https://amzn.to/3BCwatx
The store bought cat ball scratcher https://amzn.to/3Ah1qxA
Circle cutter 1 https://amzn.to/3InMT7Z
Circle cutter 2 https://amzn.to/455SFoi
Brass screws https://amzn.to/3BG7zUK
Hot glue gun https://amzn.to/45ekDOD
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Want more E&K videos? We have more channels:
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๐๏ธ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/evanandkatelynpodcast
๐ฎ Gaming Uncut: http://bit.ly/ekuncut
๐ซ E&K 2: https://www.youtube.com/evanandkatelyn2
๐ซ E&K Uncut: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdq4aWLdfL6BSkkMjkxuAlw
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SOCIAL/SUPPORT LINKS
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๐ฝ Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/EvanandKatelyn
๐ฅ FILMING GEAR (affiliate)
http://bit.ly/eandkfilminggear
๐ผ MUSIC
Deuces, Divertissement, by Kevin MacLeod
Retro Party, by Rafael Krux is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.
Absolution, Pizzicato Minuet, Well This is Awkward, Cold and Frightened
by Steven OBrien
Jailbreak Whispers, Cheeky Buggers, Fatherly Funkitude, Kiddie Thief, Bad Sexy Dad Vibes, Smooth Criminal, by John Bartman Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 License
A Brazilian Lover, Bossa of Brazil Shores by MusicLFiles License (CC BY 4.0)
Whats Going On Here by Horst Hoffman
Habanera originally composed by George Bizet
Music: Inevitable Collision [Original] by German Tretyakov
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
0:00 Intro (to stretching)
1:17 Gameplan!
4:03 Evan goes engineering mode
5:03 Cardboard as a cat ball?
6:48 27 cuts later
8:02 49 cuts later
8:30 Thereโs another snagโฆ
10:28 73 cuts later
11:20 Shoving the pipe in there
12:20 A miscalculated โeggโ
13:06 Evan, the lollipop protector
14:08 Joob, the suppurrvisor test
15:30 Making the legs
17:24 oh yeah Its all coming together
18:15 The โBuyโ
19:15 Joobie tests
23:10 Joobie likesโฆ trash?
24:00 Why did we do this :D
24:10 The verdict BUY vs DIY - Recreating This Viral โCat Ballโ](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/l0BRfWCxTzY/mqdefault.jpg)



