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by thechemtrailkid
20 Sep 2021, 22:17
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: What happens when your "White Whale" disappoints?
Replies: 66
Views: 28737

Re: What happens when your "White Whale" disappoints?

I started my fascination with keyboards with modern, custom MX compatible builds. I loved the variety of designs, colors, the attention to detail, and the time I myself would invest in the project; it's my major hobby after all. I have a handful of boards; ranging from $100 to $1,000. I remember whe...
by thechemtrailkid
14 Sep 2021, 09:02
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps Lubricant FOUND!
Replies: 695
Views: 282973

Re: Alps Lubricant FOUND!

Has anyone had any success with waxes other than paraffin? For some reason I am having trouble getting an even coating. Sounds like you're adding too much wax. Has anyone had any success with waxes other than paraffin? For some reason I am having trouble getting an even coating. Might have too hard...
by thechemtrailkid
14 Sep 2021, 08:58
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps Lubricant FOUND!
Replies: 695
Views: 282973

Re: Alps Lubricant FOUND!

SK-8K wrote:
13 Sep 2021, 05:59
What would happen if you combined a lubricant with the wax (like PTFE) would it make it "slipperier"?
I think that paraffin wax plus PTFE powder is commonly used for pike chains so it doesn't sound like a bad idea.
by thechemtrailkid
14 Sep 2021, 01:04
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps Lubricant FOUND!
Replies: 695
Views: 282973

Re: Alps Lubricant FOUND!

Has anyone had any success with waxes other than paraffin? For some reason I am having trouble getting an even coating.
by thechemtrailkid
30 Aug 2021, 02:02
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps Lubricant FOUND!
Replies: 695
Views: 282973

Re: Alps Lubricant FOUND!

Cool, thank you very much for your info guys. So boiling the housings is fine but there's concern about the wax interfering with the switch plates? I will give this a shot next week. I might mess around with the application of the wax on the slider. I was thinking that melting some and brushing it o...
by thechemtrailkid
29 Aug 2021, 18:55
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps Lubricant FOUND!
Replies: 695
Views: 282973

Re: Alps Lubricant FOUND!

I have an ADB with oranges in so-so condition so the wax method is pretty appealing to me. It seems that the stems can take the heat no problem but is there much data on treatment for the upper housings? You would obviously want to remove any dirt and it seems like waxing them would be beneficial wa...

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