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Hope the 5251 variant could do some help.

Seems you have got a good enough result, nice.

Nice job, I have seen some similar projects but none could make it as perfect as this one.

Best of best so far.

C0BBB33D-7AB3-4839-AA18-C9E723D21AC4.jpeg What I got after Vapor-Rust using, its really like magic, thanks guys. Looking good, might try it myself at some point (when I can afford the stuff!) This is what left after the rust removed. :lol: :lol: :lol: 2AE7FEE4-A4BA-4495-83C9-0757314C40BA.jpeg

depletedvespene wrote: ↑

04 Mar 2019, 13:25

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04 Mar 2019, 13:22

depletedvespene wrote: ↑

01 Mar 2019, 15:21

In.. the... ATTIC?!?!?!?!?!?

yes... I hope it's still there. Have to dig around a bit to find it

You need to... find it?!?!?!?!?!

I gueess that means a lot.

What I got after Vapor-Rust using, its really like magic, thanks guys.

Always like to see such kinda threads, nice job.

Managed to get another F XT from the same seller. Jesus. Fucking. Christ. It might be even more rustier than the first. The top of the barrel plate has thick corrosion and the back plate is bent. If he gets any more I'm definitely asking for a lower price... Imao, really need post some pics to show...

Seems this is a fascinating work full of patience and tricks, I also need some restoration to do for my coming beam, hope this's the best reference so far. Thanks. I think finding a close matching stock powder color/texture would help a lot of people looking to match the originals. Stock colors are...

Seems this is a fascinating work full of patience and tricks, I also need some restoration to do for my coming beam, hope this's the best reference so far. Thanks.

I played around with the firmware and patched it with the debounce filter that was provided by joc some months back (attached the original zip file). xwhatsit_model_f_firmware_update_0.9.1.zip I made some modifications to the Makefile and compiled the firmware for the Rev4 of the Beamspring keyboar...

Thanks, Bass.

In the last month I replaced my AT's controller with xwhatsit. When I was testing the keys, a weird bug shows if I press the keys quickly, some other keys triggered also. I checkesd the PCB and grounding wire carefully, no problems found. I guess maybe the xwhatsit itself got some problem that havn'...

I guess I can't resist any keyboard with 122-keys, but considering the shipping cost expecially where Im living, I better walk away.

Good luck, all guys.

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I'm sure the post above will save you a lot of time if the restoration will go further.

As a follow-up, I report that I contacted local authorities and I also the actual owners of the place: there is no interest in letting anyone enter the site. It's all polluted with asbestos and other chemical agents, nor the place is safe to walk in from the general local building safety rules. I'v...

Oh, its you.

The board is in my watching list for some days, hope ending with a nice price.

If I remember correctly, it's the very thread that brought me to the IBM Model M/F world. Thanks.

I dont know if I have the luck to find another until 2021 if I make the decision to find an unsaver TODAY, sadly.

You must have prepared lot of bucks given the rarity of the so special model.

Shit man. This is a project here. I would say try and find a product called Evapo-Rust. I use it all the time on springs, screws, etc. It works like magic (chelation) and isn't harmful to metal like acids and you won't have an issue with flash rust after derusting. Acids tend to take good metal alo...

I also face the intractable problem of the rusty springs, no helpful solution after searching whole forum.

Tried vinegar and WD40 also, still like shit.
If you have good idea finally, really really appreciate it.

Nice beam spring in good condition, congrates.

But 1250usd becomes 1600usd, 350$ for shippng? Can't imagine that even.

Hi, Wodan, no idea if you would still reply the thread 3ys later, I'm interested in the foam cut part of the whole project. Is it hard or any diffculty I will face if I decide to take same way with a laser engraving machine to make the foam in my near beamspring restoration? Will cost lot of time t...

Wingklip wrote: ↑

19 Feb 2019, 14:05

1450 for a beamspring when I bought 1 2 years ago for 600.......................

Fuarrrrrrrrrrrrrrr these are exponential rises man. Strong sales!

Time flies, price grows.

Rare selectric caps compatible for beam springs. Hey sorry, never received any notifications for the responses so I thought that no one responded to the thread. Yes the selectric I caps are fully compatible on any beamspring board. If you need other info or whatever just hit me up! I like them, but...

I have kept the board for some months, its in very good condition when I got it, but still confused about what it is.
its green alps switch if caps removed.

Hello, all. I received some pics yesterday from one of frineds who is also buckling spring fan just like me. As never seen the board especially with square black IBM label, so I guess better post here to share the pics. 466e8e6f492fab50f39cfa28cacfa85.jpg And the back label printing the date of 20OC...

Hi, Wodan, no idea if you would still reply the thread 3ys later, I'm interested in the foam cut part of the whole project. Is it hard or any diffculty I will face if I decide to take same way with a laser engraving machine to make the foam in my near beamspring restoration? Will cost lot of time to...

wow, a good chance to get a beamspring.