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- 10 Jan 2022, 17:46
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Best lube for SMK Second Gen switches?
- Replies: 21
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Re: Best lube for SMK Second Gen switches?
This is pretty comprehensive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4pzSZbGMfo
- 08 Jan 2022, 20:34
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Best lube for SMK Second Gen switches?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 17726
Re: Best lube for SMK Second Gen switches?
How well do you think it'd do for the SMKs, though? I'm not sure how different the plastics are, there's not much documentation about these switches.
- 25 Dec 2021, 06:58
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Strange, oily smell from rubber (?) sheet inside a Model M
- Replies: 22
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Re: Strange, oily smell from rubber (?) sheet inside a Model M
A picture would certainly be helpful. I doubt it's much of a problem, but visuals would definitely help determine what's up with it.
- 25 Dec 2021, 06:38
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Best lube for SMK Second Gen switches?
- Replies: 21
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Re: Best lube for SMK Second Gen switches?
I lubed a set of SMKs a while back with Finish Line dry PTFE spray. I just sprayed a bit in a baggie, mixed the stems around, and let them fully dry for a few days on a paper towel. Overall they're nice and smooth and handle off center presses great but they became extremely tactile for some ...
- 22 Dec 2021, 05:51
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Best lube for SMK Second Gen switches?
- Replies: 21
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Best lube for SMK Second Gen switches?
I've got a Monterey K104 with blue SMKs, and while they're wonderful and by far my favorite switches, they feel a bit scratchy. It's not terribly noticeable typing at speed, but I think they could definitely stand to be smoother. What's the best lube for these guys? Do they take well to Krytox or ...