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by adamcobabe
02 Apr 2023, 21:18
Forum: Group buys
Topic: [IC] FSSK Metal Plate | Completed
Replies: 108
Views: 140523

Re: [IC] FSSK Metal Plate | Manufacturing Complete

How did you bend the plates, taylorswiftttttt? Did you discover a specific bend radius?
by adamcobabe
10 Jan 2023, 13:10
Forum: Group buys
Topic: [IC] FSSK Metal Plate | Completed
Replies: 108
Views: 140523

Re: [IC] FSSK Metal Plate | Plates & Foam Ordered

Seems like I'm way to late to get in on this. Is that true? Took a break from DT at the wrong time, I guess. :(
by adamcobabe
29 Jun 2022, 22:16
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: [Custom]IBM Model F122 BattleshipX has sank!!
Replies: 10
Views: 2424

Re: F122 BattleshipX Set sail!!!

Excited. I don't know if one more color option is a possibility? User tron did a bunch of color matching for an IBM 3278 in this thread. I think the best match was Prismatic Powders Internal White River.
by adamcobabe
04 May 2022, 00:33
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Why has nobody tried to make a custom case for model f's and beamsprings? (other than that one thread)
Replies: 6
Views: 1654

Re: Why has nobody tried to make a custom case for model f's and beamsprings? (other than that one thread)

Do you really not have a guess or two as to why? Ask Ellipse. You could give it a try yourself and discover some reasons. Maybe you're a talented engineer/designer with bottomless pockets and free time. That'll help... :D :roll: ...because it's expensive and hard and Model F and Beamspring cases are...
by adamcobabe
02 Mar 2022, 16:10
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Custom Vintage keyboard METAL shell
Replies: 99
Views: 16769

Re: Custom Vintage keyboard METAL shell

I'm interested. Want to see some prototypes first, though. I'll admit I'm not super excited about making everything "wider" but I'll try to stay open minded. :) My beamspring cases are in pretty good nick, but I definitely have an F122 that needs a new shell.
by adamcobabe
10 Jan 2022, 20:27
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] [UK-EU] SGI Bigfoot
Replies: 21
Views: 9280

Re: [WTB] [UK-EU] SGI Bigfoot

I've got this one. https://imgur.com/a/FZ7mjO3 I'm in London.
by adamcobabe
11 Oct 2021, 12:01
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [Closed] Beamspring APL Keycaps!!!!!
Replies: 25
Views: 9702

Re: [WTB] Beamspring APL Keycaps

I think eBay is probably the best option. I found a beamspring with a set on eBay before covid kicked off. I was checking multiple times a day at that time though. It wasn't cheap. Good luck. They are some of the best looking caps ever, IMHO.
by adamcobabe
19 May 2021, 23:44
Forum: For sale
Topic: [FREE] Lasercut Model F AT foams
Replies: 17
Views: 3404

Re: [FREE] Lasercut Model F AT foams

I'd love one. I have an AT in pieces at the moment. Just have to resurface the plate ...and find foam. :)
by adamcobabe
13 Apr 2021, 18:04
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Whats your tipps on cleaning a metal beam spring case?
Replies: 9
Views: 1613

Re: Whats your tipps on cleaning a metal beam spring case?

Some mild soap and warm water goes a long way. I would avoid any oily products to protect metal. Maybe the tiniest bit on the springs. Just keep it dry in storage. Also a lot of the restoration guides use rust remover products liberally. They're fine on most parts, but I would avoid them on the zinc...
by adamcobabe
29 Mar 2021, 03:21
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] NOS SMK 2nd Gen MX Mount Clicky or Linear
Replies: 5
Views: 1213

Re: [WTB] NOS SMK 2nd Gen MX Mount Clicky or Linear

I bought some of the clicky white switches recently on AliExpress. I was going to send you the link, but I think maybe I bought the last of them?! They didn't send a complete order, so I asked for a bit of a refund for the missing switches. Not a good sign. There are some linears still, but they're ...
by adamcobabe
14 Jan 2021, 17:54
Forum: For sale
Topic: Trade
Replies: 8
Views: 2002

Re: [WTS] IBM 3277 MS-SW Mint Condition

Are the red and blue keycaps original?
by adamcobabe
29 Dec 2020, 18:22
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: What are your keyboard projects for 2021?
Replies: 68
Views: 13847

Re: What are your keyboard projects for 2021?

I'd also like to put together a sandblaster station. That'd help on so many levels of keyboarding: bad metal cases, bad mounting plates, de-shiny keys ... Shine on SP SA style caps is great IMHO, on everything else modern it looks bad. I wonder if Signature Plastics would make some SA sets with hig...
by adamcobabe
27 Dec 2020, 20:08
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: What are your keyboard projects for 2021?
Replies: 68
Views: 13847

Re: What are your keyboard projects for 2021?

I have an IBM 3278, a Model F AT and a Model F122 all in pieces. All three have plates in need some love. I want to get the Beamspring plate redone with new zinc plating. Was close to having it done before the pandemic kicked off, but haven't touched it since. It's not really a do-at-home kind of a ...
by adamcobabe
27 Nov 2020, 14:02
Forum: Want to trade
Topic: [WTT] [US-FL] [H] IBM 3278 tripleshot APL keycaps [W] IBM offers
Replies: 4
Views: 4939

Re: [WTT] [US-FL] [H] IBM 3278 tripleshot APL keycaps [W] IBM offers

Do you have a picture that is more color accurate? I have similar set as well that has a couple more yellowed caps. I think APL triple shots are more susceptible to plastic yellowing than standard beamspring caps.
by adamcobabe
18 Nov 2020, 14:01
Forum: Group buys
Topic: Round 5 and Round 6 kits for sale!
Replies: 15480
Views: 4312066

Re: Round 5 and Round 6 kits for sale!

The only option you have left is to convince someone to sell you one of their sets. The group buys are long gone, same with the extras. The person behind the group buys, 7bit, hasn't responded to anyone on Deskthority for a long time, maybe 2 years now I think. Full sets, when they do show up, usual...
by adamcobabe
26 Sep 2020, 19:46
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] ANY KEYBOARD WITH SKCM WHITE/BLUE/MONTEREY BLUE ALPS/SMK
Replies: 4
Views: 1017

Re: [WTB] ANY KEYBOARD WITH SKCM WHITE/BLUE/MONTEREY BLUE ALPS/SMK

I've got a Focus FK-2001 with white Alps in good condition that I'll be selling. It's one of the better layouts for a vintage Alps board in my opinion. Can take some pictures if you're interested.
by adamcobabe
03 Aug 2020, 10:59
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Beamspring keycap yellowing
Replies: 7
Views: 1959

Re: Beamspring keycap yellowing

I'd say go for it. Don't use the gel peroxide, though. Just submerge it in 10% liquid hydrogen peroxide and expose to UV light for a few hours. Should be fine.
by adamcobabe
14 Jul 2020, 13:00
Forum: Reviews
Topic: SGI "Granite" 9500900 review (Alps SKCM White Dampened)
Replies: 5
Views: 3189

Re: SGI "Granite" 9500900 review (Alps SKCM White Dampened)

Although that off-white coloured space bar, would OCD me to death. Would most probably spray it with a plastic paint coating, so as to make it successfully merge with all the PBT coloured key-caps. The space bars on my two were bothering me as well. I was able to retrobrite them in 10% hydrogen per...
by adamcobabe
13 Jul 2020, 12:31
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: WTB - Beamspring Keycaps
Replies: 4
Views: 2031

Re: WTB - Beamspring Keycaps

I don't want to dash your hopes, but I doubt there are many keycap sets sans keyboard floating around. I could be wrong, but the price would probably be exorbitant if they do exist. Good luck. Edit: I remembered this post showing that Alps SKCC mount caps work well. Might be easier to collect an SKC...
by adamcobabe
09 Jun 2020, 19:46
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] Old keyboards for harvesting
Replies: 7
Views: 2745

Re: [WTB] Old keyboards for harvesting

In this group, that's like saying, "I recently bought a scalpel and looking for kidneys to harvest." ;)
by adamcobabe
08 Jun 2020, 14:15
Forum: Workshop
Topic: READY - $10 - DIY Through Hole Universal Model F and Beamspring Controller
Replies: 100
Views: 35497

Re: READY - Cheap DIY Through Hole Universal Model F and Beamspring Controller

Very cool. So are you going to adjust the design to not use the SMD resistors and fit the bent through hole ones better too? Why were the footprints so small in this design?
by adamcobabe
24 Apr 2020, 22:44
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] IBM 3278
Replies: 4
Views: 1573

Re: [WTB] IBM 3278 or other beamspring

Yeah, I like the restoration part too. :)
by adamcobabe
24 Apr 2020, 18:19
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] IBM 3278
Replies: 4
Views: 1573

Re: [WTB] IBM 3278 or other beamspring

Hey, man. Sub-$1000 shipped is unrealistic, unless the condition is poor. If you want one in good condition you're probably gonna have to pay more. The other option is to wait and gamble on eBay. I may have one for sale soon, but it's fully restored and working well. That will add to the price as re...
by adamcobabe
14 Apr 2020, 11:41
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: Xwhatsit for Beamspring - any available?
Replies: 9
Views: 3171

Re: Xwhatsit for Beamspring - any available?

Orihalcon restocked some Beamspring controllers. They seem to be flying off the shelf, though, so act fast. :)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/274334782948
by adamcobabe
03 Apr 2020, 12:19
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: WTB - IBM SSK
Replies: 19
Views: 4581

Re: WTB - IBM SSK

I have an extra SSK with Displaywrite keycaps that has been bold modded. I'll be selling it soon. Not sure I can let it go for less than $200, though. Let me know if you are interested.
by adamcobabe
14 Mar 2020, 23:03
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] SGI Granite Bigfoot keyboard
Replies: 3
Views: 987

Re: [WTB] SGI Granite Bigfoot keyboard

Sent a PM.
by adamcobabe
12 Mar 2020, 18:31
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Looking for a very specific setup
Replies: 11
Views: 3966

Re: Looking for a very specific setup

debo wrote:
12 Mar 2020, 16:25
Thanks a lot for all the info, also, now I hate a little bit... Rama's products are insane, love them, but expensive and also super sold out :D
They'll be back again soon enough. I'd also check out the ASK55 if you're an Apple user.
by adamcobabe
12 Mar 2020, 15:21
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Looking for a very specific setup
Replies: 11
Views: 3966

Re: Looking for a very specific setup

Hey adamcobabe, thanks a lot for your reply and whoopsie... I didn't realise it was specific for vintage keyboard, I thought it was a covering all spectrums... do you know of any forum who might be more focused to modern keyboard by any chance? If the rules allow sharing of course. Thanks a lot. Do...
by adamcobabe
12 Mar 2020, 14:02
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Looking for a very specific setup
Replies: 11
Views: 3966

Re: Looking for a very specific setup

DIY, man. Hotswap, aluminium, 65% with Mac theme caps = custom. I'd look at Rama's M65-B with Oblique caps. Would be super expensive, but his boards are engineered very well. That said, this forum is mostly focused on vintage keyboards. You could try a vintage Mac keyboard like the Apple M0116. ;) h...

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