Help needed - Where to get a IBM AT "foot"/"switch" ?

idollar · 22 Nov 2014, 08:44

Hello,

I have received an awesome IBM AT Model F keyboard. Model number 6450200.
it looks really nice. The logo was still covered with the protective plastic !

I followed the standard procedure to dismantle and clean. An to my surprise one of the bucklingspring foot was broken.
I am trying to fix it with epoxy glue. I had to carefully cut a plastic bit which is gluing right now. I am not sure how this will work. So my question is: Where can I get an IBM AT Model AT bucklingspring foot ?

I attach a picture of the repair process

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I am adding some more other pictures for those with interest:

Spoiler:

Many thanks in advance.

i$

Muirium · 22 Nov 2014, 11:49

Where's your flipper broken? Here's one I found snapped in a Kishsaver:

Tricky thing to fix, I think. So I asked around and got some spares.

andrewjoy · 22 Nov 2014, 12:11

i have a few spares if you need one

idollar · 22 Nov 2014, 15:24

@Muirium - THANKS !

The one that I have broken is like the one on the right of your picture
I attach two more pictures with what I am trying to do. Better light and better lens may help

I missed the broken bit, so I had to cut a piece of plastic to make it. I am already assuming that it will not work.

@andrewjoy - THANKS !

It would be great if you could sell & send me one. I will send you a PM

Thanks !

i$

Muirium · 22 Nov 2014, 15:27

Yeah, looks snapped in just the same place, doesn't it? Must be a weak spot.

My picture is a Model M and a (broken) Model F spring side by side. If you saw the smaller ones inside your F, you'd be in trouble!

idollar · 22 Nov 2014, 15:41

I just test it, without mounting back the keyboard, after 20 hours waiting for the glue to dry.
It does not work. I guess that it is mission impossible to get it fix. I was very careful with my repair, but it was not sufficient.