deskthority

Hmm I don't know about the new model F, but on the originals you have to triple check if the grounding wire is properly attached. Try that.
I've never used mac, so can't help you with that!

Quedo Increible Chabon! La pintura por el momento se mantiene?

Seems like alps.tw Type OD1 right?

Baking soda with very little soapy water, do not dilute the baking soda. use it lightly and carefully. It's like a using a very very fine sandpaper. I've cleaned mine like that and works great! https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/IdJsNfDkjLTFkOryswiKT2Hxc1eDr_b7gM5i0ap1eM9v_Mn6_OZR-mnjKSHtO04fzM9zrtD...

You definitely want a dry lube - anything else will collect dust. That said, a thicker grease is good for stabilizers. Thanks! diddnt know that about the stabilizers! Yikes really? I tried ptfe powder and will never do it again. It ruined the feel on my switches. I swear by 1514 VPF oil Thats what ...

~ Lubing ALPS Help ~ Hello everyone!! Okey here is the thing, i'm restoring some orange alps and some cream damped alps, both are like 6.5/10. Some keys bind but most don't bind at all. The keyboard are quite dirty, they certainly need a thorough cleaning. After reading and reading and reading ther...

davkol wrote: ↑

13 Aug 2020, 20:52

Maltron in the UK, currently £82 and ending in a moment

oh boy

Can you led mod an alps SKCM switch?

Is there a topic for bad deals?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-IBM-Mode ... Swdb1fKaoM

Me want

https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-F-Keyboard-84-Key-100-working-great-condition-vintage-computer-M-/124274600517 Is there something I'm missing here? I am surprised as well... :mrgreen: well..... :roll: :? https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-MODEL-F-3178-BUCKLING-SPRING-KEYBOARD/164235482970?hash=item263...

That's a well build desk.

JP! wrote: ↑

19 Jun 2020, 15:49

Can we call this the "Old Beamspring Photo Thread" or something like that? I really think we need a central place to post old beamspring pictures like this one.

Sure thing!

Wish we work like this in our office

Yes

what a beaute!

rubber dome but nice

wadeak78 wrote: ↑

02 Mar 2020, 09:40

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1979-Wang-2200 ... Sw3SdeDNVf

What is this thing?

literally in the description.

make your own!

is that the numpad next to the unsaaver in this photo?

PlacaFromHell wrote: ↑

01 Feb 2020, 02:06

Hail Carlos Saul Menem.

jajaja que hijo de puta, vamos a la estratosfera juntos

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=16425.0 ?

Browns are scratchy reds.

Change my mind.

Im restoring an AT right now, i'll be using a 2mm thick foam. I'll tell you what i found when i assembly it back together. Did you clean the pads with some IPA??

$15,01

Thanks for all the replies! really appreciate it! Hopefully one day I could own one myself, until that day, a man can only dream. Have a great week everyone!

Dear lucky users of beamsprings I have a few questions for you. What's your honest opinion on that switch? What do you love? what do you hate? What will you change? Do you think that there's gonna be a modern reissue of beamspring boards? just like the model F ones. Have a great day! :mrgreen: