deskthority

It may not be the exact model, but here's one that JP! linked to in November: https://www.ebay.com/itm/0837L-06C20-6V-0-3A-2mm-0-2kg-First-Stroke-Push-Solenoid-Electromagnet-with-Base/271967978003?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Source thread: https://deskthority.net/phot...

I'm just curious... chinese solenoid? Well, that's the term the seller used where I bought it from. I didn't use the keyboard much, only to discover I have too much stuff and some of it needs to go (sorry hypkx). Here's the solenoid; photo_4.jpg Can you or someone else link me to more information a...

Don't expect too much from the unicomp apl keycapset. The original ibm set looks way better. The unicomp ones look kind of faded. Here's a good comparison in the last picture photos-f62/apl-unsaver-pictures-t8722.html

Iggy wrote: ↑ IBM Model F 3178
Chinese solenoid and xwhatsit installed.

Spoiler:

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I'm just curious... chinese solenoid?

I always wanted to try one of these. If I qualify, please also put me on the list.

you're a funny dude... Like I already told you, decide what you really want, prioritise, and then make decisions.

I can imagine all the mails to wodan... poor wodan

j0d1 wrote: ↑https://www.ebay.com/itm/332576449004

Wow, I bought a keyboard from that guy two weeks ago and it came without a cable... now I know why.

and those really don't look new

Don't rush into a purchase, if you're patient I'm sure you'll be able to find something. I personally wouldn't touch that M that you posted, it looks to be about at the point where it's not worth saving. you are right. I rushed all this. Maybe somebody in Europe will get a big ass haul of Fs and se...

Blaise170 wrote: ↑

Myoth wrote: ↑That's flipping nice !

Literally!

fixed it. no idea what happened. Uploaded it from the phone and it has the correct orientation there.

purdobol wrote: ↑for-sale-f55/deskthority-rabbit-hole-kit-t15396.html

this really is an awesome offer for new members!

Nice restoration!

Do you actually use it? Maybe even daily?

Any pics on desk?

A bolt-modded Model M will survive you. (and even if something fails, there have been so many produced, that you'll always find spare parts) So stop worrying and start your M hunt. I once found one in bulk trash. It was (is... lol) dirty as hell, looked like shit, got probably wet several times and ...

back to the roots. With a board like this my IBM journey began years ago

I hope I can resist...

my most awaited project. Really hope to see lot_lizard back soon

crappy pic of Unsaver on my desk. Now switching back to SSK.

Ordered one. Really looking forward to it.

Connecting a SSK via bluetooth to my iphone would be very interesting. I might be interested in one

Will there be a second round?

I was on the interest list, but seems I somehow missed the fun.

Or if somebody has a red or pebble one as leftover, please contact me

very interesting project. will totally order one or two

Reminds me that I still haven't assembled my kit from last time...

I love Model F restoration threads. Keep us updated!

Great news. Welcome back! Really looking forward to all this.

snoopy wrote: ↑I would buy two

two pebble

and if available an additional red one

I would buy two

seebart wrote: ↑More past events for you to drool over wobbled:

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group-buys-f50/ibm-ssk-t6601.html

ah this thread... good old times...

What's the fair price of a Kish, and where to get one? Well everyone that has them doesn't want to sell them, even those that own multiple of them. The funny thing is, if someone found a case full of F77's the people with multiple f62's would expect the f77 owner to sell a board to them even though...

Nice find! Thanks for the pics! Looking forward to more pics and progress.

Mr.Nobody wrote: ↑Congrats dude, nice keyboard, it's impossible to find a keyboard like this in China.

Iirc, these were all found in China (or was it HK?)

So maybe start digging around in recycling centers that get stuff from US.

What would be better about this material? Art foam at Michael's is made for scrapbooking and is acid-free, and you can do a 122 or 2 XT/ATs out of a $1 sheet. Personally, I like the firmness and texture of the closed-cell foam, even though IBM used open-cell foam originally. Admittedly, the firm cl...